ISSUE # 384
CNME August 2024
OSSAMA EL SAMADONI, GENERAL MANAGER – GBM DUBAI, TELLS CNME HOW THE TECHNOLOGY LEADER HAS BUILT AN ‘ENGAGEMENT FRAMEWORK’ INSTEAD …
Mobile Ecosystem Forum
Claire Maslen, Programme Director for Commerce and Payments, at Mobile Ecosystem Forum, believes that digital wallets need to leverage the capabilities provided by AI and become more intelligent.
VFS Global
Rocío Ávila, Data Protection Officer at VFS Global, stresses the need for organizations to have an agile privacy framework to manage ever evolving data protection procedures.
HP Poly
Bob Aoun, Director of Sales at HP Poly, believes that AI can firmly reimagine and redefine the way we work.
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 22722SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
MENA Fintech Association announces new leadership for Digital Assets Working Group
0 16The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA), the leading not-for-profit organization and among the top four fintech bodies globally, committed to fostering …
Flytxt inks strategic AI collaborations to drive co-innovation and value creation
0 31Dubai —Flytxt, a pioneer in Agentic AI solutions for subscription businesses, announced a major initiative to expand its market footprint …
SANS Institute to host two cybersecurity training events in May
0 14SANS Abu Dhabi May 2025 and Dubai May 2025 to bring in-person and virtual events with hands-on courses and exclusive Community Night sessions.
ZENDATA partners with Reboot to empower Bahraini developers
0 15ZENDATA Cybersecurity Partners with Reboot Coding Institute to Empower Bahraini Developers and Strengthen Regional Cybersecurity Excellence.
European AI Continent agenda gains momentum at GITEX Europe
0 18GITEX EUROPE x Ai Everything gears up for Berlin debut as influential leaders and policymakers preview bold cross-border tech partnerships, capital access, and AI economy acceleration.
Hitachi Vantara leads the charge in AI-powered, sustainable IT infrastructure
0 142From redefining hybrid cloud strategies to pioneering agentic AI and carbon-conscious data centres, Hitachi Vantara is shaping the future of enterprise IT across the Middle East and Pakistan.
Relive all the excitement from the Infosec and Cybersecurity Congress 2025
0 186Our recent Infosec and Cybersecurity Congress, in collaboration with ISACA UAE, saw industry leaders, experts, and security professionals gain practical insights into today’s digital threats.
Qlik accelerates the move to Cloud
0 46Complimentary migration tool available through Qlik and certified partners—accelerating cloud adoption and modernising analytics environments.
SANS Institute unveils key strategies for securing AI technologies in 2025
0 46Rob Lee, Chief of Research and Head of Faculty at SANS Institute, explores the rising AI-driven threats organisations must prepare for and the crucial security controls needed to adopt AI technologies securely. He also highlights SANS' initiatives to guide businesses in navigating the AI security landscape.
Seclore showcases data-centric security innovations at GISEC Global 2025
0 53Justin Endres, Chief Revenue Officer at Seclore, discusses the company’s strategic presence at GISEC 2025, unveiling cutting-edge AI-driven data protection solutions and highlighting the shift to data-centric security to address rising cyber threats in the Middle East.
Cyble’s AI-driven cybersecurity vision takes centre stage at GISEC Global 2025
0 54Mandar Patil, Founding Member and SVP of Global Sales and Customer Success at Cyble, unveils the company’s cutting-edge AI-powered platform at GISEC 2025, addressing rising cyber threats in the Middle East. From proactive threat intelligence to unified visibility, Cyble is empowering enterprises, governments, and the cybersecurity community to build a safer digital world.
Finesse bolsters cybersecurity with AI-powered SOC and advanced penetration testing
0 49Pradeep Krishnan Nair, Vice President - IT Security, Finesse and Walid Faour, Senior Security Consultant, Finesse unveil how their 24/7 AI-driven SOC and comprehensive VPT services, including IoT, API, and ATM penetration testing, empower clients to secure their digital investments and thrive in the AI era.
OPSWAT highlights critical infrastructure cybersecurity and AI-driven protection at GISEC 2025
0 99Saif AlRefai, Solutions Engineering Manager at OPSWAT, discusses cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies, the role of AI in defending against cyber threats, and the UAE’s proactive stance on securing critical infrastructure sectors such as energy, oil, gas, and government at GISEC 2025. AlRefai elaborates on OPSWAT’s zero-trust approach and the integration of AI in OT and IT security to combat the evolving threat landscape.
OPSWAT CEO showcases AI-Powered cybersecurity solutions at GISEC 2025
0 58OPSWAT CEO Benny Czarny discusses the company’s strategic priorities, AI-driven cybersecurity solutions, and a unique training academy focused on protecting critical infrastructure, showcasing their robust platform through live attack simulations.
Redington and DigiGlass showcase Cybersecurity Solutions at GISEC Global 2025
0 53Redington and DigiGlass Democratises Cutting-Edge Cybersecurity Solutions at GISEC Global 2025.
80% of cyberattacks in the Middle East lead to confidential data breaches
0 66The UAE and Saudi Arabia are the most frequently mentioned countries in the region on the dark web.
Inception and CPX partner to advance AI-Driven Cybersecurity
0 56Inception, a G42 company and CPX Partner to Advance AI-Driven Cybersecurity and Product Innovation.
“Together with our partners, we aim to democratize cybersecurity and make it accessible, scalable, and effective across the region”
0 64Sayantan Dev, President, MEA, Redington, spoke with CPI Media at GISEC 2025 about security predictions for the coming year and how they are leveraging new technologies to support proactive threat detection.
Tackling cyber complexity: Green Circle’s AI innovations shine at GISEC Global 2025
0 56Mohammad Alkhudari, Founder and CEO of Green Circle, shares groundbreaking insights at GISEC Global 2025, announcing the region's first AI Cybersecurity Research Centre and showcasing innovative AI-driven solutions to tackle rising complexities and threats in the Middle East and beyond.
Fortinet strengthens AI-powered cybersecurity vision at GISEC Global 2025
0 115In an exclusive conversation with CPI Media Group, Alain Penel, Vice President for the Middle East, Türkiye, and CIS at Fortinet, shares insights into the company's regional strategies, collaboration initiatives, and long-term vision for cybersecurity in 2025 and beyond.
“Our platform reduces costs, mitigates risks and increase revenues – and that’s ultimately what customers want.” – William O’Neill, ServiceNow
0 84CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to William O’Neill, Area VP for the UAE and GCC at ServiceNow, during Knowledge 25 …
“The path to Agentic AI heaven can be hellish, but our Workflow Data Fabric is the solution” – Gaurav Rewari, ServiceNow
0 88Gaurav Rewari, SVP and GM of Data Analytics at ServiceNow, has highlighted how their Workflow Data Fabric can help enterprises …
Huawei Cloud Showcases AI-Native Security Solutions at GISEC 2025
0 110Huawei Cloud Showcases Comprehensive AI-Native Security Solutions at GISEC Global 2025, Reaffirming Commitment to Cybersecurity Excellence.
Fortinet leads the charge in AI-enabled security against evolving cyber threats
0 85Tony Zabaneh, Director of Systems Engineering for the South Middle East, shares insights on Fortinet’s AI-driven solutions, SASE, Zero Trust Access, and strategies to combat machine-powered cyber threats in the Middle East.
Check our spectacular Infosec & Cybersecurity Congress 2025
0 347Under the banner of 'Securing the Intelligent Age' the event focused on delving deep into the evolving cybersecurity landscape, providing industry leaders, experts, and security professionals with practical insights to navigate today’s digital threats.
Cisco and Comstor executives discuss support for SMBs
0 162Wael Waheed, SMB territory business Manager, Cisco, KSA and Sherif Azzam, Business Unit Manager, Comstor, KSA, delve into the technological value of small businesses and the support Comstor is providing to help these partners grow faster.
Redington Showcases Cloud and Cybersecurity Innovations at GISEC Global 2025
0 90Nehal Sharma, Vice President of the Cloud Solutions Group at Redington, discusses the company’s pivotal role in the cybersecurity ecosystem and how its cloud and security offerings are transforming businesses across the Middle East and Africa at GISEC Global 2025.
AI-driven security takes center stage at GISEC 2025 with Huawei
0 71Sultan Mahmood, Chief Security and Privacy Officer at Huawei Gulf North, discusses the rising sophistication of cyber threats and the role of AI-driven solutions in securing the digital landscape. At GISEC 2025, he emphasises the importance of collaboration and Huawei's commitment to enhancing cyber resilience through unified security approaches for businesses and governments.
“Cybersecurity must evolve from reactive to proactive” – Richard Wu, Huawei
0 165Richard Wu, President of Security Product Domain, Data Communication Product Line, Huawei, delivered key insights into the evolving threat landscape and Huawei's innovative solutions.