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“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. 0 2806
Access denied
Recognising the potential harm of a host of threats brought on by employee naivety, Bahri & Mazroei Trading Company’s IT manager Madhusuthan opted for a fresh security solution to tackle social media overuse and abuse.
Cisco unveils new data centre technology
Cisco has announced data centre technology innovations in three key areas: networking, hyperconverged infrastructure, and hybrid cloud orchestration, which aim to enable application-centric hybrid cloud deployments.
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.
Be smart
In a constantly evolving digital world, technology has impacted every aspect of life may it be for socialising, working or other regular day-to-day activities. The digital age has also transformed the way many industries operate and education is no exception.
Cisco report highlights digital opportunities for retail banking
Cisco has announced a new research titled Roadmap to Digital Value in the Retail Banking Industry, which revealed that retail banks have the potential to realise $405.3 Billion from 2015 to 2017 as the Digital Value at Stake (VaS).
Cisco, KSA sign MoU to accelerate country digitisation
Cisco has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Ministry of Commerce and Investment that sets a roadmap for an accelerated pace of digital transformation in the Kingdom.
Fast Lane recognised as Cisco’s ‘Learning Partner of the year’
Fast Lane has announced that it was recognised as ‘Learning Partner of the year’ at the recently held Cisco UAE Partner Summit 2016.
Koenig to conduct CCISO training programme in the UAE
Koenig Solutions has been awarded the exclusive rights to conduct the Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) programme in the UAE.
Under siege
There has been a dramatic increase in cyberattacks on critical infrastructure but regional organisations remain unprepared.