Zain Group’s fully owned global services subsidiary, Mada Communications, has announced that it will be rolling out a next-generation, cloud-ready DDoS mitigation technology in partnership with application security experts F5 Networks.
Higher education CIOs expect digital to transform business models: Gartner
Higher education CIOs recognise that key organisational priorities are enrollment and student success, according to a survey from Gartner, Inc.
eHDF strengthens MSS portfolio with new offerings
eHosting DataFort (eHDF) has expanded its Managed Security Services (MSS) portfolio with advanced services that include SIEM, Real Time Threat …
Down the rabbit hole: Beware of Bad Rabbit ransomware
The ransomware prompts users to download an Adobe Flash update when visiting an infected website instead of attacking a weakness in the computer’s security.
Greenbug espionage group targets UAE
Recently, DarkMatter’s Security Operations Centre (SOC) and DarkMatter Labs detected and responded to an attack on some of its clients …
Blockchain, AI and machine learning to reshape digital businesses in 2018
Blockchain, together with artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, and virtual and augmented reality, have the potential to deliver disruptive outcomes and reshape digital business in 2018, according to predictions by Dimension Data.
Why companies need to keep insider threats in check
While most businesses are focused on preventing and mitigating external threats, there is often a greater danger their security teams need to worry about closer to home – insider threats.
North Korea behind WannaCry attack: UK minister
The British government has admitted that it is “as sure as possible” that North Korea carried out the “WannaCry” malware …
Arab World Online 2017 report released
The Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) has released a report titled The Arab World Online 2017 today (Wednesday, …
CPT announces Gold partnership status with Cisco
Computer & Power Technology (CPT) UAE, part of MDS UAE Group, has achieved Gold channel partnership status with Cisco, highlighting …
Attivo Networks secures $21 million in latest funding round
The funding round was led by Trident Capital Cybersecurity with participation from existing investors Bain Capital Ventures and Omidyar Technology Ventures.
SANS Institute opens registrations for ‘SANS Gulf Region 2017’
SANS Institute has announced that its cybersecurity training event in the Middle East, taking place in Dubai from the 4th to the 16th of November.
ESET introduces Chrome Cleanup
ESET, a global cybersecurity company, has launched Chrome Cleanup, a new scanner and cleaner for Google Chrome designed to help users browse the web ‘safely and without interruption.’
Gemalto on partner programme updates
Gemalto’s Sebastian Pavie, regional director, META, Enterprise and Cybersecurity and Colleen McMillan, VP, Global Channel Sales Strategy and Programmes, share …
Mashreq Bank, Microsoft extend partnership to drive digital transformation
Building on Mashreq’s current digital strategy, the bank will harness the power of Microsoft Dynamics 365 as its commerce platform, to “empower its employees and engage customers more effectively.”
Kaspersky Lab uncovers new zero day exploit
Kaspersky Lab’s advanced exploit prevention system has identified a new Adobe Flash zero day exploit, used in an attack on 10 October by a threat actor known as Black Oasis.
DIFC Courts CEO Mark Beer: legal industry desperately needs IT transformation
“Does society want people to feel confident in solving their problems in a court?” DIFC Courts CEO Mark Beer OBE …
Cisco demos ‘Network of the Future’, IoT and AI innovations
Cisco, during its participation at the recently held GITEX Technology Week 2017, showcased some of its latest innovations and solutions for the digital era.
Barracuda Networks: Email the biggest enterprise vulnerability
Email security specialist Barracuda Networks has warned against the dangers the enterprise faces as a result of slack security around employee communication.
StarLink launches SCADA portfolio with Nozomi Networks
Regional distributor StarLink has announced the signing of a distribution partnership with Nozomi Networks for the Middle East, Turkey and …