Sophos has announced the findings of its report, Exposed: Cyberattacks on Cloud Honeypots, which revealed that cybercriminals attacked one of the cloud server honeypots in the study within 52 seconds of the honeypot going live in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Why conducting a cybersecurity due diligence is vital in M&A deals
As security increasingly becomes a boardroom issue, cyber risks should be a focal point in M&A talks. Industry experts share insights into why conducting a cybersecurity due diligence is necessary before signing on the dotted line.
Midis Group’s Husni Hammoud on accelerating cybersecurty innovation
Husni Hammoud, managing director for Middle East, CEE and Turkey at Midis Group has enjoyed a sharp trajectory of success in his career and has played a key role in successfully leading the business growth of multiple IT operations and cybersecurity vendors under the company’s portfolio.
UAE teams up with Microsoft to promote AI governance and ethics
The UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence Omar Sultan Al Olama has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft Gulf to enhance joint cooperation in the field of AI development, governance and ethics in the country.
Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365 Version 3 now available
Veeam Software has announced the new Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365 v3, offering organisations even faster backup, improved security, enhanced visibility and analytics.
UAE-based Etisalat to invest $1 billion in digital transformation
UAE-based Etisalat plans to invest $1 billion during 2019 in digital transformation, mobile and fibre networks, according to the firm’s CTO Hatem Bamatraf.
Yahoo offers $117 million as data breach settlement
Yahoo has reached a revised $117.5 million settlement with millions of people whose email addresses and other personal information were stolen in the largest data breach in history.
Alaris expands information capture ecosystem for SMEs
Alaris, a Kodak Alaris business, has unveiled its next generation of information capture solutions designed to easily and affordably digitise paper, automate business processes, and boost productivity at home and in the office.
Qualcomm brings AI expertise to data centres
Qualcomm has reportedly unveiled a new chip to accelerate its work around artificial intelligence technologies.
How university CISOs can keep cyber threats at bay
As digital environments become increasingly embedded in higher education institutions they become more susceptible to cyber-attacks. With elements such as open networks, large volumes of data and increasing endpoints, how can university CISOs keep cyber threats at bay?
Commvault, Jeddah University team up to support Saudi Vision 2030
Jeddah University and Commvault has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set the framework of bilateral cooperation between the two organisations in supporting scientific research, training and expertise exchanges in line with the goals of the ‘Saudi Vision 2030’ initiative.
EBTIC bootcamp fuels innovation and entrepreneurship among UAE youth
More than 40 students from across schools in the UAE participated in the fourth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Bootcamp organised by the Emirates ICT Innovation Center (EBTIC) and Khalifa University of Science and Technology, in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Education.
MENA enterprises face threats beyond traditional attacks: report
Organisations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region are facing immense challenges brought by evolving cyber threats that are moving beyond attacks such as phishing, denial-of-service, and credential compromise.
TahawulTech.com set to host second edition of Margin Builder Forum
TahawulTech.com and Reseller Middle East are proud to announced the second edition of the Margin Builder Forum.
IoT architect an emerging role in the digital era: Cradlepoint
Husni Hammoud, general manager, Cradlepoint, outlines the existing challenges for IoT adoption in the region and how the firm is spearheading this space.
Why vulnerability management and response are more than just checking patches
If enterprises do not have all these resources in-house, they can bring them in as a service from a suitable vulnerability management and response service provider.
UAE “high growth” businesses ready for AI adoption: Microsoft
UAE businesses show a significant lead in both maturity and proactiveness when it comes to the adoption of artificial intelligence solutions, according to a Microsoft report titled “AI Pulse.”
Adobe, ServiceNow partner to advance customer experience management
Adobe and ServiceNow have announced a partnership to empower brands with an industry-first solution for stitching together Adobe customer experience …
ManageEngine urges partners to skill up to succeed in the digital era
ManageEngine’s president Raj Sabhlok and regional director for sales Nirmal Manoharan, explain the importance of channel partners developing their skills …
“Azure helping developers to innovate”: Microsoft
James Dartnell spoke with Microsoft’s Omar Khan, general manager of Azure, at the cloud giant’s Ignite conference at Dubai World …