Impact of AI and machine learning on cybersecurity
Why healthcare firms need a cybersecurity health check
Over the last few years, the healthcare industry has become a prime target of cyber-attacks. While most healthcare organisations are committed to patient privacy no matter what it takes, some are still behind in terms of cybersecurity adoption and advancement.
Global cybersecurity leaders converge in Dubai
Gulf Information Security Expo and Conference (GISEC) and Internet of Things Expo (IoTX) – under the Future Technology Week open in Dubai.
The pressure for cybersecurity is more critical than ever: GBM’s Nofal
Hani Nofal, VP, Intelligent Network Solutions, Security and Mobility, discusses how having the right intelligence enable organisations make effective decisions for responding to cyber incidents or attempts to attacks.
InfoWatch to unveil cybersecurity training centre for Middle East
InfoWatch Group will unveil its international digital technology and cybersecurity training centre in the Middle East for local government officials and business executives, as well as students from field-specific universities as part of the firm’s participation at Gulf Information Security Expo and Conference (GISEC).
Gearing up for the next wave of cybersecurity challenges
Every technological wave brings with it a plethora of vulnerabilities. With the cybersecurity landscape constantly changing, how can today’s organisations prepare for the threats ahead?
Saudi Arabia spotlights cybersecurity education with new deal
Saudi Arabia has reportedly signed a strategic partnership with US education-focused technology firm, Coursera.
UAE’s Etisalat, global telcos form cybersecurity alliance
Etisalat have signed the agreement with Singtel, SoftBank and Telefónica have signed an agreement to offer enterprises a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity services.
New cybersecurity hub to enhance threat intelligence expertise in Middle East
The Cyber Hub will harness Thales’s local expertise and use established world-class methodologies as well as cyber training, simulation and threat intelligence.
“Technology is a double-edged sword,” says cybersecurity expert
Transparency and Regulations will reduce the risk of data leaks and inspire confidence in future technologies, says cybersecurity experts
Infoblox addresses DNS cybersecurity blind spot
Infoblox has announced significant enhancements to its ActiveTrust Cloud offering that now leverages advanced analytics to expand detection of potential zero day threats and prevent the loss of data, adds the ability to distribute threat intelligence to other security products in the network and ensures that content on the network conforms to corporate policies.
Saudi crown prince talks cybersecurity with Google execs
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman met with Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, and CEO Sundar Pichai on Thursday, concluding his three week whirlwind tour of visiting US tech titans.
Global experts to highlight MEA’s $34B cybersecurity market
With cybersecurity spending rising sharply across the globe and cities becoming ever more connected with the adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT), organisations in both public and private sectors are recognising the increasing importance of cybersecurity.
Imperva signs up Redington to deliver cybersecurity solutions
Redington Gulf has signed a distribution agreement with Imperva, a cybersecurity solutions provider that offers solutions to protect data and …
GCC firms still have critical gaps in cybersecurity: study
Four in five large GCC enterprises still rely solely on usernames and passwords for authentication to corporate networks, according to Microsoft’s Digital Transformation survey.
InfoWatch, Ajman discuss cybersecurity education
InfoWatch Group President Natalya Kaspersky has met with government officials of Ajman, to discuss the fostering of skilled IT specialists …
How driverless cars will bring a new cybersecurity challenge
It has long been a favourite scene in films and television dramas: a driver desperately stamping on the pedals in …
Why we need more women in cybersecurity
Women continue to be underrepresented in the cybersecurity workforce, which leads to missed opportunities for today’s organisations to acquire the best information security talents. But what is holding the security industry back from attracting more women in the field?
Oman IT authority boosts cybersecurity readiness in oil and gas sector
The Information Technology Authority (ITA), represented by the Arab Regional Cybersecurity Centre of ITU has signed a partnership agreement with the Oman Oil Company (OOC) to provide the company and its subsidiaries with cybersecurity services.
Humans are still the weakest cybersecurity link, say Middle East CISOs
During an in-depth roundtable discussion prior to the inaugural CISO30 Awards and Forum, security heads from a variety of both public and private entities from across industries gathered to highlight the pressing challenges they’re seeing in the threat landscape today.