A majority targeted cyber-attacks are successful because of human error, according to the latest study by cybersecurity and compliance company Proofpoint.
How to enable cyber resilience within digital organisations
No organisation functions in a zero-risk environment and organisations need to implement strong risk assessment and continuity planning, explains Yasser Zeineldin, CEO, eHosting DataFort.
SANS Gulf Region cybersecurity training event to take place in Dubai
SANS Institute’s Gulf Region is returning to Dubai in November, which the organisation touted as its biggest iteration to date.
FVC to deliver Virsec cybersecurity solutions in Middle East
FVC has signed a strategic partnership with Virsec, a cybersecurity company delivering a new approach to protect organisations against advanced cyber-attacks.
Organisations seek rapid and proactive cyber defences: McAfee
McAfee has announced its MVISION Insights to help organisations move to an action-oriented, proactive security posture.
Help AG inks new partnership to deliver ‘people-centric’ cybersecurity
Help AG and Proofpoint have entered into partnership to deliver people-centric cybersecurity solutions covering key user-focused threat vectors including email, social media and mobile devices.
Help AG accelerates AI-powered cybersecurity with new partnership
Help AG will bring to market Exabeam’s security information and event management (SIEM) and user and entity behaviour analytics (UEBA) solutions.
New ransomware grows 118% as cybercriminals adopt fresh tactics: report
Global cybersecurity firm McAfee has recently released a new industry report examining cybercriminal activity and the evolution of cyber threats in Q1 2019.
Human error a big risk to industrial cybersecurity: Kaspersky
Despite automation, the human factor can still put industrial processes at risk: employee errors or unintentional actions were behind 52 percent of incidents affecting operational technology and industrial control system (OT/ICS) networks.
Abu Dhabi to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities with new initiative
The Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (ADDA) has held the Cyber Defense Challenge, in partnership with the leading cyber security solutions company Trend Micro.
Help AG enables firms to address cyber threats with new MDR offering
To empower Middle East businesses to mitigate the financial and reputational impact of cyber-attacks, Help AG, regional cybersecurity solutions, services …
How AI adds new horizons to cybersecurity
Paul O’Brien, Director of AI, Service, Security and Operations Lab Applied Research, BT Technology and Professor Nader Azarmi, Emirates ICT Innovation Centre (EBTIC) director and head of BT Global Research Centres discuss how advancements in AI spells the future of security in the Middle East.
IT managers struggling to keep up with growing cyber threats: Sophos
One in five IT managers surveyed didn’t know how they were breached, and the diversity of attack methods means no one defensive strategy is a silver bullet, according to a recent report by Sophos.
Evolve 2019: How strong is your cybersecurity strategy?
Despite the global rise in Ransomware and malware, a recent report showed that 91 percent of assessed UAE-based organizations had …
Emirates NBD teams up with Dubai Police to raise cybersecurity awareness
Emirates NBD has announced a joint initiative with Dubai Police – the launch of a UAE-wide #secureyouraccount campaign, aimed at raising public awareness and education on cybersecurity.
Saudi Arabia cybersecurity market to reach $5.5 billion in four years
Saudi Arabia’s cybersecurity market will grow to $5.5 billion by 2023, according to a recent industry report.
Help AG strengthens abilities in AI-powered cybersecurity
Help AG has announced a partnership with Vectra as part of its move towards strengthening its capabilities in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for cybersecurity.
Impersonation attacks on the rise in the UAE: Mimecast
UAE impersonation attacks increased by 75 percent, with 77 percent of those organisations impacted by impersonation attacks having experienced a direct loss, according to Mimecast’s third-annual State of Email Security report.
Huawei Middle East on delivering true cybersecurity in the age of 5G
Huawei Middle East’s president Charles Yang gives his take on building safer networks and securing the path to an intelligent world.
Cyber Resilient Group’s Kapil Matta on enabling security transformation
Security consulting firm Cyber Resilient Group’s founder Kapil Matta shares insights into the biggest security threats organisations will face in 2019 and beyond, and how they can help organisations stay resilient.