ISSUE # 90
Security Advisor ME December 2024
EXPLORING CORO’S PROACTIVE CYBERSECURITY SOLUTIONS IN THE DYNAMIC DIGITAL LANDSCAPE OF THE MIDDLE EAST, WITH INSIGHTS FROM PIERS MORGAN. SENIOR …
SentinelOne
SentinelOne charts strategic path for 2025 with enhanced cybersecurity initiatives
CISCO
Lothar Renner, Managing Director, Security Sales and Engineering at Cisco EMEA speaks on the important role the Cisco Networking Academy will play in addressing the glaring skills gap globally – and the role of Gen AI in the cybersecurity landscape.
OPSWAT
10 Cybersecurity trends that the critical infrastructure sector should keep an eye on in 2025
What’s Inside

Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 22915SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
Cynalytica pioneers cybersecurity solutions for critical infrastructure protection
0 16 The company’s groundbreaking platform provides passive, real-time monitoring for industrial control systems, addressing deep-rooted cybersecurity blind spots in critical infrastructure. …
IBM partners with University of Sharjah on new app designed to promote sustainable agriculture
0 32The University of Sharjah has partnered with IBM on a new mobile application called My FarmWell, which is designed to …
Tenable appoints Eric Doerr as Chief Product Officer
0 28Doerr brings nearly three decades of experience building and scaling security products at some of the world’s most respected technology companies, including Microsoft and, most recently, Google Cloud.
BeamSec launches MailX at GISEC 2025
0 32Real-Time Awareness Meets Real-Time Defence: Inside BeamSec’s Dual AI Launch.
How Immersive Environments are Changing Hospitality, Retail, and Public Spaces
0 27Bahir Omar, Founder & MD Virtuwall explores how projection technology, digital art, and interactive media are reshaping hotels, malls, and public areas to enhance engagement and storytelling.
Qlik launches new Open Lakehouse
0 47The fully managed Apache Iceberg solution delivers real-time scale, 5x faster queries, and cross-engine access — with up to 50% lower costs.
Empowering HR for global growth on International HR Day
0 47HR professionals lead the charge in fostering innovation, growth, and inclusivity, driving organisational success in a rapidly evolving world. Human …
“You need the right data to get the outcomes you want, AI is not magic, it’s maths.” – Dave Wright, ServiceNow
0 126CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Dave Wright, Chief Innovation Officer at ServiceNow, during Knowledge 25 in Las Vegas, to …
Qualys selects Teksalah to join mROC Partner Alliance
0 72Launch of inaugural mROC Alliance Partners marks key milestone in advancing Qualys’ global ROC ecosystem – making cyber risk management scalable, measurable, and business-aligned.
NTT DATA Unveils Smart AI AgentTM Ecosystem
0 75NTT DATA Unveils Smart AI AgentTM Ecosystem, Revolutionising Industry Solutions with Intelligent Automation and Strategic Alliances.
President Trump brokers deal with UAE to build largest AI campus outside of the United States
0 146US President Donald Trump has brokered a deal that will see the creation of the largest AI campus outside of …
CrowdStrike highlights AI innovations shaping cyber defence at GISEC 2025
0 185Yassin Watlal, Head of System Engineering and Solutions Architect META at CrowdStrike, shares key takeaways from GISEC 2025, shedding light …
Qualcomm and e& collaborate on Edge AI technologies to drive transformation in UAE
0 167Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and e& today announced a strategic collaboration to help drive technological development and commercialization across a broad …
AI takes centre stage at Customer Experience Live Show Middle East 2025
0 189Customer Experience Live Intelligence Report 2025 reveals 89% of organisations are investing in AI-powered experiences and predictive analytics as companies move from reactive service to intelligent, adaptive engagement.
Cisco expands partnership with Saudi Arabia
0 439Cisco to partner with Saudi Arabia’s new HUMAIN AI enterprise to power AI infrastructure and ecosystem growth.
Vertiv to supply Polar’s data centre in Norway
0 134Vertiv to Deliver AI-Ready Infrastructure Solutions for Polar’s Cutting-Edge Data Centre in Norway.
Proofpoint signs agreement to acquire HornetSecurity
0 160Strategic acquisition marks significant milestone in advancing Proofpoint’s mission to deliver human-centric security solutions to businesses of all sizes across the globe.
ManageEngine unveils AI-powered unified cybersecurity solutions at GISEC Global 2025
0 157Empowering Middle East organisations with integrated, proactive cybersecurity.
AWS, e&, and UAE Cybersecurity Council launch the ‘UAE Sovereign Launchpad’
0 727Partnership offers sovereign-by-design cloud and AI solutions endorsed by the UAE Cybersecurity Council Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, …
“In an industry where everyone agrees that survival depends on technology, the time to act is now.” – Maggie Slowik, IFS
0 198Maggie Slowik and Andrew Burton, Global Industry Directors at IFS, have co-authored a compelling op-ed that examines why enterprises need …
“Endava plays a critical role in helping organisations realise the full potential of Agentspace.” – Andrew Rossiter, Endava
0 208Endava, the technology-driven business transformation group whose AI-native approach combines cutting-edge technology with deep industry expertise, has announced it is …
Qlik announces new embedded AI features
0 209Discovery agent, advanced forecasting, data preparation, and writeback — all in one platform, built to close the gap between insight and impact.
Kaspersky’s Cyber Immunity protects critical infrastructure, shapes the future of security
0 199Toufic Derbass, Managing Director for the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa at Kaspersky, sheds light on the challenges of securing …
Bybit surpasses 70 million users
0 219Bybit Hits 70M Users as It Accelerates Institutional Adoption and Global Compliance.
Tenable champions proactive cybersecurity with business-aligned exposure management
0 211Bernard Montel, EMEA Technical Director and Security Strategist at Tenable, outlines how exposure management, AI, and unified data are transforming cyber defence strategies in the Middle East.
Nozomi Networks enhances critical infrastructure security amid evolving cyber threats
0 200Anton Shipulin, Industrial Cybersecurity Evangelist at Nozomi Networks, discusses the company's approach to safeguarding critical infrastructure and addressing the rise of AI-driven cyber risks.
“We are committed to supporting G42’s transformative vision for AI.” – Chuck Robbins, Cisco
0 219G42 has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cisco, the global leader in networking and security, …
SentinelOne’s AI-driven solutions transform cybersecurity operations at GISEC 2025
0 216Meriam ElOuazzani discusses how Singularity Hyperautomation, AI SIEM, and Purple AI are revolutionising SecOps, enhancing threat detection, and addressing Middle …
NVIDIA announces landmark partnership that will see them power the AI Factories of the Future
0 255NVIDIA have announced a landmark and strategic partnership with HUMAIN, the new full AI value chain subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s …