The Saudi Federation for Cyber Security and Draper University have reportedly signed a Memorandum of Understanding, according to The Saudi Press Agency on Wednesday.
Proofpoint, Exclusive Networks strengthen advanced protection offerings
As the value-added distributor for next-generation cybersecurity company Proofpoint in the region, Exclusive Networks is gearing up to complement the …
Healthcare a prime target for cybercriminals: report
McAfee released its McAfee Labs Threats Report: March 2018, examining the growth and trends of new malware, ransomware, and other threats in Q4 2017.
Cambridge Analytica chief brags about role in Trump’s win in secret footage
The suspended chief executive of Cambridge Analytica said in a secretly recorded video broadcast on that his UK-based political consultancy’s online campaign has indeed influenced the 2016 US elections.
StarLink opens Innovation Centre in Dubai
Regional value-added distributor StarLink has announced the launch of its innovation centre in Dubai. According to the firm, it is …
Hackers tried to trigger petrochemical plant blast in Saudi Arabia: report
Cyber-attackers tried to trigger a deadly explosion at a petrochemical plant in Saudi Arabia in August, The New York Times reported.
Shariah-compliant investment note for cybersecurity firms launches in UAE
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has recently announced a 100 percent capital-protected, Sharia’a-compliant equities basket note which captures the growth potential of companies operating in the cybersecurity sector.
Nuvias to double up expansion plans
Alasdair Kilgour, vice president Middle East and Africa, Nuvias, reiterates how employees are the weakest link in an organisation’s security …
Abu Dhabi event to help security professionals skill-up in ICS defence
SANS Institute has recently announced ‘SANS Abu Dhabi 2018,’ a series of training courses focused on helping regional cyber security professionals skill-up in digital forensics, intrusion detection, and the defence of Industrial Control Systems (ICS).
New malware targets victims via routers: report
A new malware that attacks and infects victims through compromised routers and can run in kernel mode, giving it complete control over victim devices has been uncovered in the Middle East and Africa region.