Help AG is set to host its flagship Security Spotlight Forum in Dubai and Abu Dhabi on the 25th and 26th of June respectively under the theme ‘AI and Machine Learning in Cyber Security’.
Cyber scams targeting WhatsApp users increase in Kuwait
According to a source at the Electronic and Cyber Crime Combatting Department (ECCCD), affiliated to the Criminal Investigation Department, the majority of scammers who target users in Kuwait are from abroad.
Cybersecurity risks threaten $9.6 billion blockchain market
Blockchain technology market is expected to reach $9.6 billion by 2024, however, cybersecurity company McAfee sees a big potential for cybersecurity risks that could threaten the technology’s rapid growth.
Mimecast promotes cyber resilience in Europe
Mimecast Limited has announced that its German data centres are open for business.
GBM’s Nofal on why GCC firms should move away from siloed cybersecurity
Gulf Business Machines’ VP for Intelligent Network Solutions, Security and Mobility Hani Nofal discusses why organisations need to rethink their cybersecurity strategies and shift their investments to more proactive tools and measures.
Why cybersecurity and IT resilience are vital for transport systems
When we settle back in our seat on a train to read a book, gaze at the view outside or …
Hybrid warfare has altered the security landscape: cybersecurity experts
The blurring of lines between the different modes of warfare and weaponisation of non-military means undermine the foundation of the state is one of the most significant security challenges today, experts said.
Bulwark Technologies raises awareness on cyber resilience
The event, which was held in partnership with email and data security company, Mimecast, and reseller Virus Rescuers, provided insights into how Mimecast services can help better protect Microsoft Office 365 users from vulnerabilities and how a strategy around cyber resilience for email can strength the enterprise around email-borne attacks.
How to win the cybersecurity ‘game’
Cybersecurity defenses are under unprecedented levels of attack. From old malware foes and newer types, such as ransomware, to sophisticated advanced threats and state-sponsored cyberattacks, breaches are, sadly, now an everyday reality.
Why strategic partnerships are instrumental in being cyber-resilient
Abhijit Mahadik, director, Infra and Cyber Security, Raqmiyat, on why being cyber-resilient is not only about having latest security technologies …
Why healthcare firms need a cybersecurity health check
Over the last few years, the healthcare industry has become a prime target of cyber-attacks. While most healthcare organisations are committed to patient privacy no matter what it takes, some are still behind in terms of cybersecurity adoption and advancement.
Raqmiyat’s Mahadik on why strategic partnerships are vital to becoming cyber-resilient
Abhijit Mahadik, director, Infra and Cyber Security, Raqmiyat, on why being cyber-resilient is not only about having latest security technologies but also about strategic partnerships and enablement.
The pressure for cybersecurity is more critical than ever: GBM’s Nofal
Hani Nofal, VP, Intelligent Network Solutions, Security and Mobility, discusses how having the right intelligence enable organisations make effective decisions for responding to cyber incidents or attempts to attacks.
Gearing up for the next wave of cybersecurity challenges
Every technological wave brings with it a plethora of vulnerabilities. With the cybersecurity landscape constantly changing, how can today’s organisations prepare for the threats ahead?
New cyberespionage campaign targets MENA firms: report
Kaspersky Lab experts have uncovered a new cyberespionage campaign “Operation Parliament” that is targeting high profile organisations from around the world with a focus on the Middle East and North Africa.
Russian hackers could launch a global cyber-attack: US and UK officials
Russian hackers are reportedly targeting millions of devices around the world to spy, steal information and build networks in preparation for future cyber-attacks, the US and UK have revealed.
New cybersecurity hub to enhance threat intelligence expertise in Middle East
The Cyber Hub will harness Thales’s local expertise and use established world-class methodologies as well as cyber training, simulation and threat intelligence.
“Technology is a double-edged sword,” says cybersecurity expert
Transparency and Regulations will reduce the risk of data leaks and inspire confidence in future technologies, says cybersecurity experts
Infoblox addresses DNS cybersecurity blind spot
Infoblox has announced significant enhancements to its ActiveTrust Cloud offering that now leverages advanced analytics to expand detection of potential zero day threats and prevent the loss of data, adds the ability to distribute threat intelligence to other security products in the network and ensures that content on the network conforms to corporate policies.
EMEA firms take almost six months to detect a cyber-attack: report
FireEye has announced the release of its annual M-Trends report, which found that attackers were present in EMEA organisations’ networks a median of 175 days before being detected in 2017.