Dell SonicWALL has announced the technology preview of Cloud Global Management System (GMS) during the annual PEAK16 conference in Las Vegas.
Juniper Networks to showcase data centre and security offerings
In line with GITEX Technology Week’s theme of ‘re-imagining realities,’ Juniper will demonstrate how organisations in the region can transform network infrastructure with the help of its innovative product portfolios across security, data centers and cloud solutions.
Does DevOps hurt or help security?
There is a firmly held concern in security circles that the automation associated with DevOps moves too swiftly, that security teams and their tests can’t keep up and security falls to the wayside.
Paladion: Security threat from ransomware on the rise in 2016
Paladion has revealed that the fastest-growing area of cybercrime has developed into a $1 billion-a-year industry complete with customer care departments set up to secure payments from victims of ransomware attacks.
Sophos to highlight ‘Synchronised Security’ vision at GITEX 2016
Sophos has announced its participation in GITEX Technology Week 2016 where it plans to highlight its vision of ‘Synchronised Security’, showcase its extensive portfolio of endpoint, network and encryption security solutions, and hold product demonstrations.
Kaspersky Lab release report on IT security talent shortage
According to a recent report from Kaspersky Lab, large businesses that struggle to attract sufficiently skilled IT security experts end up paying up to three times more to recover from a cybersecurity incident.
Trend Micro enhances security software
Trend Micro Incorporated has reaffirmed its commitment to providing security and peace-of-mind to its customers with the release of Trend Micro Security for 2017. The new range of software has expanded capabilities that safeguard users from ransomware, malicious threats, identity theft and new malware varieties by providing reliable protection against 250 million threats a day.
Working together to improve cybersecurity
Security Advisor Middle East hosted an in-depth roundtable discussion in partnership with BAE Systems, which centred on the ways CISOs can work together to tailor their security efforts to mitigate the effects of data breaches.
Cisco to take part at ‘US-UAE Cybersecurity Forum’
Cisco has announced its participation at the US-UAE Cybersecurity Forum, which will be held in Dubai on 7th September 2016 at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel.
Cloud Security Alliance CEO on managing cloud security
Jim Reavis, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at the Cloud Security Alliance, shares how the organisation promotes the use of security assurance best practices in cloud computing, as well as cloud computing education.
Security Advisor ME celebrates leadership in IT security
Leaders in the Middle East IT security space gathered last night for the inaugural Security Advisor Middle East Awards.
Improving network security
In May this year, we posted results of our ‘network protection survey’, which looked – among other things – at best practices in companies that were highly successful at network security.
Kaspersky Lab, VMware collaborate to enhance data centre security
Kaspersky Lab has announced it has extended the company’s collaboration with VMware to help enhance security capabilities of today’s software-defined data centres.
Fortinet expands security fabric with FortiGate 60E series
Fortinet has announced the expansion of its security fabric with the introduction of its third-generation FortiASIC SOC3 system-on-a-chip architecture. Fortinet’s …
Information security spending to reach $81.6 billion
Worldwide spending on information security products and services will reach $81.6 billion in 2016, an increase of 7.9 percent over 2015, according to the latest forecast from Gartner.
Student-run cyber security games expand to NYU Abu Dhabi
The world’s largest student-run cyber security event, founded 13 years ago by the New York University Tandon School of Engineering, will expand this year to NYU Abu Dhabi and the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur.
Global study reveals shortage of cybersecurity talent
Intel Security, in partnership with the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), recently released ‘Hacking the Skills Shortage’, a report outlining the talent shortage crisis impacting the cybersecurity industry across both companies and nations.
Cisco releases 2016 midyear cybersecurity report
Cisco highlighted in its 2016 Midyear Cybersecurity Report (MCR) that organisations are unprepared for future strains of more sophisticated ransomware.
The importance of cyber hygiene to your security programme
In a complex security landscape, it is critical to be proactive, vigilant and protected against cyber threats. Hadi Jaafarawi, Managing Director, Qualys Middle East, discusses how practicing good cyber hygiene can help organisations attain the levels of security that they need.
Mimecast shares insights on how to stay on top of email security
Email security is still a struggle for many companies, with spam and phishing showing no signs of going away. Brandon Bekker, MD, Mimecast MEA, tells us how to stay one step ahead of the bad guys.