Enterprise cloud computing firm Nutanix has appointed Sammy Zoghlami as senior vice president of sales for Europe, Middle East and …
UAE a global model for AI tech adoption: minister
The UAE is a global model in adopting AI in government work as well as in its future strategies, according to the nation’s Minister of State for AI Omar bin Sultan Al Olama.
“123456”: undisputed king as most-hacked password
An analysis of the 100,000 most-commonly re-occurring breached passwords confirms that ‘123456’ is the undisputed king of atrocious passwords.
DDoS: a weapon of mass disruption
Security correspondent Daniel Bardsley speaks to industry experts to discuss the current state of DDoS attacks and how organisations can steer clear.
Mimecast appoints Brandon Bekker to lead EMEA region
Email and data security company Mimecast Limited has announced the appointment of Brandon Bekker to senior vice president, Europe, Middle …
Ai Everything Summit: Dubai Police champions safer societies
Global tech supremos will make their way to Dubai to participate in the region’s first “Kaggle Days”, a two-day global competition that is organised by Google-owned Kaggle and LogicAI.
“The connected future depends on a robust infrastructure”: BICSI
One of the main highlights of the 2019 edition of BICSI Middle East and Africa Conference, taking place in Dubai, …
How university CISOs can keep cyber threats at bay
As digital environments become increasingly embedded in higher education institutions they become more susceptible to cyber-attacks. With elements such as open networks, large volumes of data and increasing endpoints, how can university CISOs keep cyber threats at bay?
Bad apps: how to steer clear of malicious mobile applications
Security correspondent Daniel Bardsley speaks to industry experts on how end-users can steer clear of malicious mobile applications.
Rapid response: protecting your brand against cyber incidents
Emirates NBD bank recently warned customers to beware of a phishing email that was doing the rounds entitled “VAT Refund …
Dubai RTA inks trio of deals to accelerate mobility innovation
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently accelerated its efforts to make an active contribution to the Dubai Future Accelerators strategy.
4C gears up for regional expansion
4C has announced significant growth, including increased headcount across key offices, expansion of its emerging practices, and new funding.
Building trust in the digital era
In a bid to ensure transparency and data integrity, Kaspersky Lab is moving a number of its core processes from Russia to a brand-new Transparency Centre. Based in Zurich, Switzerland, the new facility reflects the company’s determination to assure trustworthiness of its products, services and internal processes.
Why fileless malware attacks are the next big security worry
One factor in the growth of fileless attacks is the wider availability of hacker toolkits that facilitate their deployment.
Safe haven: building a secure and smart home
While connected devices can make daily household chores more convenient, it could also be a doorway for hackers.
Combatting bias: the reality behind ageism in the cybersecurity industry
Age discrimination is an issue that can be found across industries and the IT industry is no exception.
Dubai’s DFSA inks FinTech deal with Singapore authority
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have recently entered into an agreement that provides a framework for cooperation and referrals between the innovation teams of each authority.
Financial sector top target for phishing attacks: report
In the second quarter of 2018, Kaspersky Lab’s anti-phishing technologies prevented over 107 million attempts to visit phishing pages, of which 35.7 percent were related to financial services and targeting customers through fake banking or payment pages.
UAE innovation ambassadors receive hands-on experience from global universities
The Ministry of Education’s Ambassadors 2018 initiative has reported that over 300 students recently visited six elite universities as “Innovation Ambassadors.”
Global consumers believe AI needs restrictions: study
Consumers lack a full understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and are looking to businesses, government and academia for education, according to a recent report.