While DNS infrastructure is inherently a vulnerable component for organisations, effective internal DNS security solutions can turn it into a great asset for securing an organisation’s networks and data.
The challenge of securing IoT
IoT security challenges include weak authentication and authorisation protocols, insecure software, firmware with hard-coded back doors, poorly designed connectivity and communications, and little to no configurability.
FireEye announces enhancements to Endpoint Security solution
FireEye has announced a number of enhancements to its endpoint security solution designed to offer “unparalleled protection” from threats missed by legacy and next-generation endpoint solutions.
Tried and tested
Cyril Voisin, Executive Security Advisor, Enterprise Cybersecurity Group, Microsoft MEA and Paula Januszkiewicz, CEO and Security Consultant, CQURE, sat down with Security Advisor ME and discussed how conducting vulnerability scans can help organisations defend against the increasing number of data breaches in today’s digital world.
Sophos named as ‘leader’ in Gartner’s EPP Magic Quadrant
Sophos has announced that Gartner once again positioned Sophos as a ‘leader’ in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP).
SANS hosts training to address cybersecurity skills shortage
SANS Institute, the global leader in information security training, intends to address the lack of qualified technical resources in the Middle East through its ‘most hands-on course ever’ in Abu Dhabi from the 25th to 30th March, 2017.
Cisco report: Classic attack vectors re-emerge
According to the Cisco 2017 Annual Cybersecurity Report (ACR), the security gaps in today’s organisations have led to a resurgence of “classic” attack vectors, such as adware and email spam, the latter at levels not seen since 2010.
DarkMatter, Radbound University conduct research on cryptography
DarkMatter has announced a joint research project with Radboud University to focus on protocol-based side channel attack analysis and countermeasures.
Sophos introduces ‘Phish Threat’ attack simulator
Sophos has launched Sophos Phish Threat, an advanced phishing attack simulator and training solution that is fully integrated with the company’s cloud-based security management platform, Sophos Central.
Cybersecurity market outlook from RSA
Azeem Aleem, Director, Advanced Cyber Defence Practice EMEA, RSA, talks about the trends that will shape the cybersecurity landscape this year.
Autonomous driving headed for a pile-up
Harshul Joshi, Senior Vice President of Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance, DarkMatter, gives his take on the potential risks brought by one of today’s most promising technologies – driverless cars.
Symantec uncovers international cyber fraud gang
Symantec has revealed the findings of a decade-long research campaign that helped unearth an international cybercriminal gang dubbed “Bayrob.”
Infoblox announces new technology partner programme
Infoblox has announced the Infoblox Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) Program, which is aimed at creating an ecosystem of technology partnerships to optimise network automation and better defend against cyber threats.
ESET registers high score in AV-Comparatives business solution test
ESET Endpoint Security has announced that it registered a perfect score in the latest comparative test of business security solutions conducted by AV-Comparatives and MRG Effitas.
Malwarebytes introduces new computer security solution
Malwarebytes, the advanced malware prevention and remediation solution company, has announced the release of Malwarebytes 3.0, its next generation antivirus replacement.
McAfee Labs releases threat predictions for 2017
Intel Security has released its McAfee Labs 2017 Threats Predictions Report, which identifies 14 threat trends to watch in 2017.
FireEye launches Helix
FireEye has introduced Helix, a platform that unifies network, endpoint and third-party product visibility with the FireEye iSIGHT Intelligence and Mandiant expertise.
Fortinet predicts tipping point for cybersecurity
Fortinet has unveiled six predictions from the FortiGuard Labs threat research team about the threat landscape for 2017.
Report reveals IoT increases threats to organisations
Digital Shadows a recent report which revealed that revenue generating websites are a threat to media businesses’ bottom line and are increasing with malvertising, extortion, propaganda, account take over and data leakage.
SentinelOne, Exclusive Networks to host end-user event in Bahrain
SentinelOne has announced that it will be hosting an end-user event for the first time in Bahrain with Exclusive Networks and First Defense.