ISSUE # 89
Security Advisor ME November 2024
DISCOVER HOW THE MIDDLE EAST IS SETTING NEW STANDARDS IN CYBERSECURITY, OUTPACING GLOBAL TRENDS AND SAFEGUARDING DIGITAL FRONTIERS.
OPSWAT
OPSWAT Announced GITEX Global 2024 Pation Under Theme of ‘Future Forward Critical Infrastructure Protection’
Vectra AI
Vectra AI:Tackling identity breaches and adopting cloud security innovation
Securityscorecard
Middle Eastern firms surpass European counterparts in cybersecurity, says report by Securityscorecard.
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 24899SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
Adaptiv Networks partners with Sariya IT to expand IT networking solutions across GCC
0 13Strategic distribution agreement brings network connectivity and cybersecurity solutions to GCC. Adaptiv Networks, a leader in the software-defined WAN industry …
Lahint advances its AI-powered GovTech Automation Program to early 2026
0 14Lahint Accelerates AI-Powered GovTech Automation Program to 2026, Secures National Accreditations and Global Standards.
SANS report outlines how humans are still the main attack vector for cyberattackers
0 13SANS report finds humans still the main attack vector as 80% of organisations flag social engineering as their number one risk.
Telefonica Germany to invest in a GenAI model
0 30Telefonica Germany considers an AI operational boost.
Ericsson makes a case for 5G Digital Transformation
0 26Ericsson discusses the potential of vertical 5G.
Anthropic claims its tech has been “weaponised” by hackers
0 28AI firm claims its technology is being weaponised by hackers.
Apple cautions against mobile sector reforms
0 21Apple cautions UK over potential competition clampdown.
Gewan Holding and IOPn forge alliance to drive UAE’s sovereign AI, blockchain future
0 145Abu Dhabi — The UAE-based Gewan Holding, part of Abu Dhabi’s multi-vertical industry conglomerate, NG9 Holding, today announced a landmark …
New Samsung tablet to support both productivity and creativity
0 159Samsung showcases Galaxy Tab S10 Lite.
DeepSeek’s chip supplier sees revenue surge
0 131DeepSeek chip supplier Cambricon reports substantial profit jumps.
Apple strikes deal with audio streaming platform
0 115Apple focuses on push to deepen its audio offerings.
RetailGPT is democratising digital marketplaces and enabling smaller players to compete with industry giants
0 153CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down with Sadique Ahmed, CEO of Pathfinder and Founder of RetailGPT, to find out how …
Tenable named a leader in the IDC MarketScape 2025
0 146Tenable Named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Exposure Management 2025 Vendor Assessment.
Axis Communications highlights the success of its multi-layered security approach with Moro Hub
0 190Axis Communications, a global leader in security and surveillance solutions, has spotlighted its partnership with Moro Hub—Dubai’s premier digital infrastructure …
AT&T acquires U.S. satellite service provider assets
0 177AT&T acquires the assets of EchoStar for $23 billion.
Trump believes other countries are targeting U.S. Tech Companies
0 194Trump threatens retaliation on countries targeting US tech.
Emirati women mark 50 years of progress by powering the UAE’s digital-first future
0 325On Emirati Women’s Day, Tahawultech marks five decades of achievements as women shape the UAE’s digital future through education, entrepreneurship, …
ASUS ExpertBook B3 Series sets a new standard for AI-powered business laptops
0 228Dubai — The ASUS ExpertBook B3 series is an all-new lineup of AI-powered laptops that offers extensive customisation to empower …
Global study shows that AI adoption is driving smarter and more resilient supply chains
0 207AI is no longer experimental, but rather reshaping how supply chain businesses are prioritising operational, staffing, and data-centric investments, according …
Trend Micro launches ‘Cybertron’ the first specialised LLM for the cybersecurity industry
0 216Trend Micro Incorporated has launched a breakthrough model that aims to change the way enterprises approach cyber risk. Designed to …
Anthropic opens up a fresh round of funding to support AI ambitions
0 232Anthropic seeks fresh round of funding, up to $10 Billion.
“Today’s networks must do more than connect – they must understand, adapt and act.” Rami Rahim, HPE Networking
0 214HPE has announced major innovations to its HPE Juniper Networking portfolio, advancing its AI-native Mist platform to deliver agentic AIOps …
Australia records increase in scam-based financial losses
0 220Australia highlights sharp increase in scam losses.
TikTok looks to replace content moderation jobs with AI
0 251TikTok puts hundreds of content moderator jobs at risk in the UK.
SCOPE Middle East and inPiazza announce a strategic partnership
0 193SCOPE Middle East and inPiazza announce a strategic partnership to expand into the MEA Region.