Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), in partnership with the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), has developed the Digital Silk Road project.
Data breaches could cost Middle East firms up to $1 million: study
According to new research from Kaspersky Lab, safeguarding data is continuing to present new challenges for businesses, with the most expensive cybersecurity incidents over the last 12 months related to data protection.
Trend Micro instrumental in Scan4You conviction
Trend Micro has announced details of its close cooperation with the FBI to identify, arrest and bring to trial the individuals linked to the infamous Counter Antivirus (CAV) service Scan4You.
Saudi Arabia warns citizens against WhatsApp scams
Saudi Arabia’s Communications and Information Technology Commission has warned users of the popular messaging platform WhatsApp to be wary of hackers sending malicious messages through the app.
Microsoft, Google disclose new chip flaws
Cybersecurity researchers have reportedly found a new security flaw that affects a wide variety of modern computing chips and is related to the Spectre and Meltdown chip flaws that emerged in January.
Abu Dhabi airport reduces waiting times with smart IoT tech
Dubai Technology Partners (DTP), a regional systems integrator for the aviation industry, announced that it has joined forces with Xovis, a provider of people flow monitoring solutions, to help improve operations at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).
How to win the cybersecurity ‘game’
Cybersecurity defenses are under unprecedented levels of attack. From old malware foes and newer types, such as ransomware, to sophisticated advanced threats and state-sponsored cyberattacks, breaches are, sadly, now an everyday reality.
The big picture: why cloud systems need a security boost
The cloud is getting bigger and bigger, as a glance at the revenue figures for some of the biggest providers demonstrates vividly.
How Thales Cyber Hub will create a collaborative ecosystem
Gary Miller, vice president, Cyber Security, Middle East, Thales, on strengthening its recently announced Cyber Hub in Dubai. Regional organisations …
Social engineering: Don’t be the weakest link
Technology is not enough to keep an organisation cyber secure. Business leaders should also consider the human element as even the most tech-savvy professional can fall victim to a social engineering attack.