ISSUE # 82
Security Advisor ME March 2024
MO MOBASSERI, CEO OF emt Distribution, DISCUSSES THE COMPANY’S FUTURE-FORWARD GROWTH TRAJECTORY AND INNOVATION-FIRST APPROACH.
SANS Institute
Ned Baltagi, Managing Director, META at SANS Institute, on how companies can effectively implement and maintain an in-depth defence strategy in the context of escalating cyberattacks.
A10 Networks
Terry Young, Director of Service Provider Product Marketing at A10 Networks, on why DNS exploits continue to be a top attack vector in 2024.
HID
HID report on how mobile IDs, MFA and Sustainability Emerge as Top Trends
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 26617SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
Qatar builds unified, AI-enabled digital ecosystem under NDS3, says PwC official
0 13PwC 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 11Registration 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 17The deal builds on Vodacom’s broader connectivity efforts across the continent.
Deutsche Telekom reports 6G network progress
0 17The 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 16He 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 21CNBC 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 31AI 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 29Riyadh— 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 30The 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.
Equate Group, Kyndryl renews partnership to boost global IT reliability, digital operations
0 32Kuwait 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 35Riyadh – 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 29New 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 88COO 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 100QuantumGate’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 91A 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 91Danielle 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 91General 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 106Riyadh 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 134Dmitry 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 137Mohammad Tahmaz, Country Sales Manager – KSA, discusses how real-time complete visibility with Zero Blind Spots, in corporate Networks are …
“We deliver the only networking infrastructure that can scale to AI’s exponential growth.” – Jeetu Patel, Cisco
0 970Following the launch of its AI-ready secure network architecture for enterprises, Cisco is introducing innovations to modernize campus, branch, and industrial networks for the …
“UAE shoppers are more decisive, and more willing to complete purchases on mobile than ever before.” Sue Azari, AppsFlyer
0 150AppsFlyer has today released its mobile app trends findings from its White Friday 2025 data pull for the United Arab …
Black Hat MEA becomes world’s largest cybersecurity gathering after surging 55%
0 75Riyadh — Black Hat MEA opened on Tuesday with a surge of energy as global CISOs, founders, policymakers and researchers …
Seclore strengthens commitment to Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation agenda
0 181From sovereign cloud to AI adoption, Justin Endres details how Seclore’s platform supports Vision 2030 priorities and elevates regional data …
Data-centric security takes centre stage in Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation
0 197Seclore’s Uraz Farukh explores how the Kingdom’s regulatory direction and AI adoption are shaping the future of compliance and cyber …
SentinelOne’s new regional headquarters in Riyadh to support digital transformation
0 165Riyadh — SentinelOne, the leader in AI-native cybersecurity, announced the establishment of its new regional headquarters in Riyadh. The opening represents a major turning point in the company’s expansion plan and …
Al Masaood Power accelerates Gulf’s shift toward cleaner and smarter energy system
0 179General Manager Rasso Jörg Bartenschlager discusses how hybrid systems, AI-driven innovation, and strategic partnerships are accelerating the region’s clean energy …
Nozomi Networks to showcase AI-powered OT/IoT security tools at Black Hat MEA
0 212Riyadh — Nozomi Networks, leader in OT, IoT security, announced its participation at Black Hat MEA 2025, taking place from December …
Cybersecurity leaders confront new risk realities as Black Hat returns to Riyadh
0 209Amid rising global cyber risk, the three-day event outlines the priorities shaping the next phase of digital security and resilience. …