On 25th May the General Data Protection Regulation is set to kick in and while European businesses are the primary target of this new law, its impact will be felt by organisations in regions outside the EU bloc. Are Middle East firms ready for GDPR?
Why modern technology should be your most valued business partner
Mohammed Arif, Regional Director, Modern Workplace & Security, Microsoft Gulf highlights some of the things small businesses may want to consider to provide a competitive edge in a market rapidly embracing digital technology.
Realise your digital future
Samer Semaan, Value-Add Distribution Manager, UAE & Gulf, Dell EMC, shares the key elements necessary to achieve digital transformation within …
First AI-driven security operations centre opens in Dubai
Paladion has launched the first AI-driven SOC in the Middle East to protect enterprises in the region from next-generation threats.
Commvault flaunts hybrid backup, recovery potential
Backup, recovery and archive specialist Commvault today showcased the advantages of its HyperScale technology at its first Middle East Connections …
How AI can enhance network security
Dr. Ernesto Damiani explores leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance network security and ongoing work at Khalifa University to remove …
How blockchain can boost security in the IoT era
The Internet of Things (IoT) is among one of the most exciting developments in the technology industry. As the race to make the interconnected era a reality continue to gather pace, there is a criticial issue that organisations need to solve: security.
Dirty secrets of network firewalls uncovered
IT managers lack visibility to about 45 percent of their organisation’s network traffic, creating significant security challenges. In fact, nearly a quarter of them are blind to as much as 70 percent of their network traffic.
Ingram Micro to bring “human-centric security” solutions to the Middle East
Ingram Micro has announced it has signed a distribution agreement with global Cyber Security leader, Forcepoint.
Legacy email security systems are “failing,” reveals report
The latest report found more than 14,277,163 pieces of spam and 9,992 emails containing dangerous file types – all missed by the incumbent providers and delivered to users’ inboxes.
EU to force tech giants to hand over “terror” data
Technology companies could be ordered to release vital electronic data, such as emails and text messages, to law enforcement agencies in as little as six hours under proposed European Union law.
Five ways to check if your router is configured securely
Here are some security aspects users should look at in a home network ―particularly those related to the configuration of its Internet-connected router.
GCC firms struggling to meet GDPR deadline: report
With the deadline fast approaching, many GCC organisations are yet to begin the processes, risk lagging behind and facing penalties.
Global IT professionals lack security confidence: report
A new survey had revealed that less than half of all organisations were able to detect a major cybersecurity incident within one hour. Even more concerning, the study found that less than one-third said that even if they detected a major incident, they would be unable to contain it within an hour.
Taking control: Infoblox’s Ashraf Sheet on network connectivity and security
Ashraf Sheet, regional director, Middle East and Africa, Infoblox, discusses the importance of network visibility and control, and the future of connectivity.
“Don’t mess with our elections”: hackers warn Iran
The attack has disrupted data centres in Iran and has reportedly been launched in multiple countries as well. The hackers have left the image of a US flag on screens along with a warning: “Don’t mess with our elections”, the Iranian IT ministry said on Saturday.
Crypto miners turn their focus to VPNs, football streaming sites: research
According to Kaspersky Lab data, the most popular “legitimate miners” are football-related applications. Their main function is to broadcast football videos while discreetly mining crypto currencies. For this, developers used the Coinhive JavaScript miner.
Biometrics: a security bane or boon?
Biometric security, whether fingerprint, facial or iris recognition, is fast emerging as the preferred way to safeguard the data of companies and individuals from threat actors. However, while biometric identification may be less prone to theft and spoofing than passwords, it’s still vulnerable to hacking.
Ivanti announces Middle East expansion
Ivanti, the company that unifies IT to better manage and secure the digital workplace, has announced that it has further expanded into the Middle East, with its office in Dubai.
The dark recruiter
Ian Bancroft, vice president and general manager, EMEA, Secureworks, gives an overview of how threat actors operate. It’s no secret …