The Dubai Police has launched six new projects for the General Directorate of Smart Services aimed at achieving the future vision of the Government of Dubai.
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US firms “now see the need for the GDPR”: EU commissioner
New European Union data protection laws take effect on May 25 to protect users' online information, in what Brussels touts as a global benchmark after the Facebook scandal, AFP reported. 0 2595
GBM’s Hani Nofal: Getting security right
Hani Nofal, vice president, Intelligent Network Solutions, Security and Mobility, GBM, discusses why his company is perfectly positioned to tackle the cybersecurity challenges facing the regional enterprises.
Emirates begins investigation into online phishing scam
The airline said that it is aware of phishing attempts luring unsuspecting users to click on fraudulent items such as a survey, to potentially gain access to users’ smartphones and computers.
Prepare for the inevitable security incident
A serious security incident is a question of “when,” not “if”, says Rob McMillan, Research Director at Gartner. The 2014 cyber attack on …
CSO Perspectives conference to discuss future challenges
CPI Media Group’s Security Advisor ME magazine will hold its inaugural CSO Perspectives conference on 28th August 2017. To be …
Newly found vulnerability raises fears of another WannaCry
A newly discovered flaw in widely used networking software leaves tens of thousands of computers potentially vulnerable to an attack …
F5 Networks CEO acknowledges need for software focus
Newly-appointed F5 Networks CEO François Locoh-Donou has acknowledged the need for the company to shift its focus towards software products, …
The rise of the CISO
The CISO role is more varied and critical than ever before. It is no longer about just managing firewalls or patching systems, but rather a role that entails both technical and business skills.
Secure the apps, not the cloud
Mike Kail, chief innovation officer, Cybric, explains why the application stack is the new perimeter organisations need to protect.
Symantec: UAE still a major target for hackers
A recent report has revealed that despite seeing an improvement in the UAE’s internet security threat profile in 2016, the country is still a key target for hackers.