ISSUE # 6
60mins Day 3 – PM (2017)
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 26667SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
Over 90% of UAE and KSA organisations say becoming AI-native is essential for competition
0 10Endava reveals readiness gap as UAE and Saudi organisations head towards AI-native futures.
Dubai Customs partners with Binance to improve blockchain-driven customs services
0 11Dubai Customs partners with Binance to shape the future of blockchain-driven customs services.
Cisco advances its platform to simplify security for managed service providers
0 14Cisco simplifies security for managed service providers with security cloud control, accelerating hybrid mesh firewall deployments and profitable growth.
vCODES Software Solutions LLC appoints Padam Sundar Kafle as Chief Executive Officer
0 16With over 21 years of experience, more than 1,000 global awards, and a proven track record of driving over $200 million in cost optimisation, Padam brings exceptional leadership, innovation, and strategic insight to our organisation.
Half of 2025’s compromised passwords were already leaked
0 20All these findings highlight the critical vulnerability of password-based authentication when protocols for creation, management, and storage are not rigorously followed.
Confluent launches Confluent Private Cloud in Middle East region
0 20Confluent launches Confluent Private Cloud In Middle East, bringing cloud simplicity on-premises.
Businesses should beware ‘generic’ AI, says expert
0 66Kon noted each business and sector had specific needs and infrastructure in place, meaning the way AI will have to be deployed for each one was “very unique”.
Kyivstar’s Starlink service enjoys a successful launch
0 67The deployment shows mobile operators should not fear satellite connectivity.
Qatar builds unified, AI-enabled digital ecosystem under NDS3, says PwC official
0 141PwC Middle East outlines how cloud, AI, and sovereign infrastructure are reshaping national transformation and the future of citizen-centric services. …
Emerson Exchange 2026 in Dubai set to shape future of industrial automation
0 137Registration is open for the Emerson users conference that will highlight technologies and practices enhancing safety, sustainability, and production. Dubai …
Vodacom and Google Cloud look to revamp AI in Africa
0 139The deal builds on Vodacom’s broader connectivity efforts across the continent.
Deutsche Telekom reports 6G network progress
0 168The 6G-TakeOff project is a German government-backed initiative exploring how holistic 3D networks could enable the next-generation technology.
Veon advocates for universal AI access
0 135He endorsed the technology being included alongside electricity and water as a utility which should be available for all.
xAI looks to raise funding for LLM GPUs
0 159CNBC reported the deadline for the funding raise was 25 November with a closing date of 19 December.
From overload to efficiency – how AI transforms SOC operation
0 160AI and ML are used extensively across Kaspersky’s cybersecurity solutions, with ongoing development of these technologies being driven by one of Kaspersky five Expertise Centers.
Zscaler highlights advanced security solutions at Black Hat MEA 2025
0 170Riyadh— Zscaler, Inc., showcased its Zero Trust Exchange platform at Black Hat MEA 2025, demonstrating how Zero Trust Everywhere helps organisations modernise their security architectures and …
ATERMES and IEC collaborate to deploy AI-powered bird repelling system at Lahore Airport
0 133The SURICATE system, developed by ATERMES in France, brings together cutting-edge optronics, embedded AI, and edge computing to continuously monitor airfields, identify potential avian threats in real time, and automatically activate deterrence mechanisms.
Raqmiyat partners with Payomatix to accelerate secure digital payments
0 10This collaboration ensures exceptional agility for banks, fintechs and enterprises navigating regulatory challenges and rising customer expectations in a rapidly evolving payments landscape.
Equate Group, Kyndryl renews partnership to boost global IT reliability, digital operations
0 165Kuwait City — EQUATE Group, a global producer of petrochemicals and the world’s leading supplier of Ethylene Glycol, today announced the …
Splunk accelerates digital resilience for Agentic AI in Saudi with Google Cloud
0 200Riyadh – Cisco, the worldwide leader in networking and security, announced today the availability of Splunk Cloud Platform, its fully-managed data platform, on …
Coro 3.7 sharpens security focus with AI-powered insights
0 134New features enhance usability and strengthen security posture for lean IT teams and channel partners.
StarLink sharpens AI-first cybersecurity vision to power KSA’s next decade of growth
0 235COO Ahmed Diab outlines how deeper local investment, agentic automation, and vertical-ready solutions are positioning StarLink at the forefront of …
GCC enterprises boost security readiness for post-quantum future, says QuantumGate
0 248QuantumGate’s Eibrahym Sultan outlines how quantum threats, AI-driven attacks, and rising regulatory pressure are transforming cybersecurity strategies across the UAE …
Human error fuels breaches as only half of professionals receive cybersecurity training
0 195A recent Kaspersky survey in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region entitled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge and behavior”, found that just 48% of professionals in the United Arab Emirates received a training on …
AI observability, hybrid visibility and post-quantum readiness to drive 2026: Gigamon
0 194Danielle Kinsella, Senior Director – Sales Engineering, Gigamon, explains how Saudi enterprises are leapfrogging global markets through ground-up architectures, multi-cloud …
Saudi’s cybersecurity evolution accelerates with Kaspersky’s new academy and MoUs
0 220General Manager Mohamad Hashem outlines how Vision 2030, digital maturity, and AI adoption are reshaping security priorities for organisations nationwide. …
Black Hat MEA surges on day two with Capture the Flag taking centre stage
0 233Riyadh drives the global cybersecurity conversation with breakthrough exploits, hands-on simulations, and high-pressure intelligence at Black Hat MEA. Riyadh — …
Group-IB charts the frontier of cyber defence with latest innovations in Saudi Arabia
0 247Dmitry Volkov highlights how AI-driven threats, predictive security, and real-time fraud intelligence sharing are reshaping the Kingdom’s cybersecurity ecosystem. Saudi …
Forescout outlines OT-IT security priorities as Saudi boosts digital industrial growth
0 237Mohammad Tahmaz, Country Sales Manager – KSA, discusses how real-time complete visibility with Zero Blind Spots, in corporate Networks are …