Attacks against remote access protocols continue to rise over the past year, reaching 15.8 million in the UAE.
McAfee adds New Additions to its Security Innovation Alliance Program
McAfee Announces New Additions to its Security Innovation Alliance Program for Zero-Trust Network Access. ZTNA partners to integrate with McAfee Endpoint Security and Unified Cloud Edge to Secure Access to Private Apps.
To enable enterprises of all sizes you must be able to stay securely connected” – Computer Data Networks, Kuwait
CNME Editor Mark Forker secured an exclusive interview with Hanaa Al-Nashwan, Vice-President, Computer Data Networks, Kuwait, to learn how the IT leader has helped its customer become more resilient in the face of new threats that have emerged as a direct consequence of the global COVID-19 crisis.
Crossing the 10 Million Mark: DDoS Attacks in 2020
For the first time in history, we observed the annual number of DDoS attacks cross the 10 million threshold, with NETSCOUT’s ATLAS Security Engineering and Response Team (ASERT) observing 10,089,687 attacks over the course of the year.
Finger on the Pulse, Interview with Pulse Secure executive
CNME Editor Mark Forker managed to secure an exclusive interview with Abdul Rehman Tariq Butt, Regional Sales Director at Pulse Secure at GITEX Technology Week 2020, to find out about its recent acquisition by Ivanti, the capabilities of its end-to-end Zero Trust framework – and what ultimately differentiates the company from its market rivals.
WALLIX signs distribution partnership with SCOPE Middle East
SCOPE Middle East, a regional value-added distributor, has signed a distribution partnership with WALLIX, a European Leader in Privileged Access Management, publisher of cybersecurity software and expert in Identity and Access solutions.
Bahwan IT executive outlines important partnership with Cisco
CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to V Meikandmurthy, Senior Manager, Network & Cyber Security, Bahwan IT, to find out more about its key partnership with global technology giant Cisco.
Cisco’s 2021 Global Networking Trends Report
Dubai, UAE, 30 December 2020: Businesses around the world experienced unprecedented long-term disruption to their operations almost overnight due to …
Qualys offering free tools to reduce risk from breaches
Qualys offers free 60-day integrated Vulnerability Management, Detection and Response service to help organisations quickly assess devices impacted by SolarWinds Orion vulnerabilities, SUNBURST Trojan detections, and FireEye Red Team tools, and to remediate and track results via dynamic dashboards
Security Predictions and Trends to Watch for 2021
In 2020, organisations were challenged to accommodate mass remote workforces, while stopping pandemic-related threats and maintaining business continuity. As security teams plan for 2021, their strategies have to evolve in a shifting threat landscape. Below are our top security trends and predictions for the year ahead.
Attacks on remote desktop protocols grew by 177% in the UAE
The new stay at home way of living has resulted in organisations adjusting their corporate networks and led to the emergence of new threats, as well as the strengthening of existing ones. This does not necessarily mean that the total number of identified attacks grew in 2020, yet their redistribution is clear.
Cyber-attacks to become more targeted in 2021, says HP Inc.
Cybersecurity predictions for 2021 show the ripple effect of COVID-19 is likely to continue, leading to a rise in thread hijacking, whaling and human-operated ransomware.
SolarWinds Showcases Updates to Orion Platform at GITEX
IT management software provider equips technology professionals with the tools to help monitor, manage, and secure today’s complex IT environments.
Cybersecurity 2021: The New Year will bring new challenges
Security teams will need a new mindset in order to keep their systems, data and people safe, says Citrix’s CISO Fermin Serna.
Veeam: 3 steps to boost security for the hybrid business
Businesses across the Middle East are moving towards a hybrid working model – with some employees beginning to return to offices but a significant proportion still working remotely in some capacity.
ManageEngine: Proactive cyber defence, a key to national security
Digitisation and advancements in information and communication technology have revolutionised every aspect of modern life. While a connected digital ecosystem …
BeyondTrust achieves ISO 27001 certification and SOC 2 Type 1 compliance
The achievements reflect BeyondTrust’s commitment to ensuring customer data is safe from the most sophisticated methods of intrusion for its 3,000+ cloud customers
Work from Home cybersecurity challenges and best practices
Working from home comes with its own set of perks and serious challenges; however, cybersecurity challenges should not compromise the productivity of employees working from home.
How IT managed services empower businesses during uncertain times
Sunil Paul, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Finesse, on why more and more customers are counting on managed services providers to enable them to transition their workloads to digital environments securely during these difficult times.
Sophos deconstructs Dharma ransomware-as-a-service attacks
Sophos has published, “Color by Numbers: Inside a Dharma Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) Attack,” which provides the first in-depth look at an automated attack script and toolset created by the ransomware operators.