SANS Institute has identified a 30 percent increase in attacker interest in Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) servers during the month of March 2020.
A CISO’s guide to protecting the organisation during COVID-19
Ross McKerchar, CISO, Sophos, shares top tips on how IT and security leaders can mitigate the cyber risks brought by working remotely.
Organisations turn to UiPath’s RPA to respond to COVID-19
Organisations around the world are turning to automation to become faster and more agile in the face of increased demand …
How Riverbed accelerates productivity for the remote workforce
Moueen Zahreddine, regional director, MENA, Riverbed Technology, delves into how unreliable network latency can impact the business and how the company can help address this challenge.
Qualys offers free remote endpoint protection to secure remote workers
Qualys, Inc. has announced a cloud-based remote endpoint protection solution at no charge to its customers for 60 days that allows IT and security teams to protect the computers of remote employees.
Sentrybay and Raqmiyat on delivering secure work from home solutions
Marcus Whittington, Co-founder & COO, Sentrybay and Abhijit Mahadik, Director – Cybersecurity solutions, Raqmiyat, discuss the risks of enabling remote access from unmanaged devices and how Sentrybay’s solutions can help enterprises stay secure.
Four steps to ensure business continuity when employees are working remotely
To help businesses remain productive, support remote workers and protect against cyber-attacks, IT departments are focused on making sure that …
TP-Link Archer AX1100: a gamer’s best friend
Aimed at the gaming crowd, TP-Link’s new Archer AX1100 router touts an edgy design backed by support for the latest Wi-Fi 6 standard.
BeyondTrust supports enterprise amid coronavirus outbreak free secure remote access to enterprises
BeyondTrust is offering its Secure Remote Access solutions free for 90 days to help organisations support expanded remote workforces due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
ManageEngine launches privileged session management solution
ManageEngine, the IT management division of Zoho Corporation, has announced the launch of Access Manager Plus, a privileged session management solution for enterprises.
Hiperdist to distribute BullGuard solutions in MEA
Hiperdist has partnered with BullGuard, a cybersecurity firm with a dedicated focus on consumer and small office solutions, to distribute the vendor’s offerings in the Middle East and Africa region.
Fortinet named as Official Partner of Formula E’s BMW i Motorsport
Fortinet has joined BMW i Andretti Motorsport as the official partner for their Formula E team as part of Fortinet’s commitment to accelerate innovation, high performance and energy efficiency.
New free video calling service ToTok removed from Apple Store
A new free video calling service, ToTok, recently launched in the UAE, was removed from the Apple App Store causing …
Oil and Gas industry should prioritise cybersecurity: Trend Micro
Trend Micro Incorporated, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, has announced the findings of new research on the cyber risks …
How to stay cyber-safe this holiday season
With the holiday season upon us, it is important to maintain awareness of the many threats posed by cybercriminals, here are eight tips on how to stay protected while you are away on holiday.
Sophos uncovers new version of Snatch ransomware
Sophos has recently published an investigative report detailing the changing attack methods of Snatch ransomware, which was first seen in December 2018.
Abuse of personal information, sophisticated attacks to rise in 2020: Kaspersky
Kaspersky researchers have shared their vision on Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) in 2020, pointing out how the landscape of targeted attacks will change in the coming months.
UAE may soon lift ban on WhatsApp calls, says top cybersecurity executive
The UAE may soon lift its ban on WhatsApp calls, the executive director of the UAE’s National Electronic Security Authority, …
Back to basics: top five tips for boosting your security posture
Mahmoud Mounir, regional director, Secureworks MEA, shares insights into the fundamental cybersecurity aspects that organisations should keep in mind.
Chinese smart home solutions firm exposes 2 billion user logs
A Chinese smart home solutions provider has been leaking billions of logs from devices managed via the company’s cloud platform, exposing a range of sensitive information about their users, according to recent report by ESET.