Opportunities are changing in the Middle East, particularly when it comes to telecoms. Operators are moving to reinvent their services to cater to the growing SMB market.
Kaspersky Lab reveals cyberattack on its corporate network
Earlier in 2015 during a test, a prototype of an anti-APT solution developed by Kaspersky Lab detected signs of a complex targeted attack on its corporate network.
Virtual dreams
Network Function Virtualisation has the potential to profoundly change the way networks are built out and managed. Service providers hope to benefit from NFV by reducing start-up costs and the costs associated with network operations – both CAPEX and OPEX.
How to rethink security to beat tomorrow’s threats
Johnny Karam, Regional Vice President, Middle East and Africa (MEA), Citrix, talks about the changing landscape of enterprise IT and the new models of security.
Large-scale attack hijacks routers through users’ browsers
Cybercriminals have developed a Web-based attack tool to hijack routers on a large scale when users visit compromised websites or …
EMEA’s finance sector hit by growing web fraud threats
According to a new survey commissioned by F5 Networks, financial services organisations across EMEA are increasingly exposed to and concerned about the rising menace of web fraud threats.
Strength in numbers
It can be painful for an organisation to admit that their systems have been breached by a cyber-criminal. However, as cyber-attacks become more aggressive, it is essential that data on cyber-criminality is shared and analysed. It may be that sharing this data, even among competitors, will be the key to protecting our most sensitive information.
Infoblox to showcase cloud innovations at GISEC 2015
Infoblox Inc., has announced its participation at Gulf Information Security Expo & Conference (GISEC) 2015.
Securing the IoT stakes
Philippe Roggeband, Business Development Manager, Cisco Security Architecture, discusses the need for thorough security measures when it comes to the Internet of Things.
’65 percent’ of malware campaign aimed at ME
Two new malware campaigns have been spotted in the Middle East, according to reports released this week, one targeting energy companies and the other going after political targets in Lebanon.
Palo Alto discovers widespread Android vulnerability
Palo Alto Networks has revealed details of a widespread vulnerability in Google’s Android mobile operating system that allows attackers to hijack the installation of a seemingly safe application – Android Package File (APK) – on user devices, replacing it with an app of the attacker’s choice.
Kaspersky: Cyber-espionage more sophisticated
State sponsored malware is becoming increasingly sophisticated according to a report released by security vendor, Kaspersky Labs. According to a company statement, this new trend was confirmed during analysis of the EquationDrug cyber-espionage platform, the main espionage platform developed by the Equation Group.
Snowden docs show CIA Apple hack attempts
Researchers sponsored by the U.S. government have reportedly tried to defeat the encryption and security of Apple devices for years.
Bit9 + Carbon Black signs Microsoft endpoint deal
Bit9 + Carbon Black has announced a partnership with Microsoft to integrate some of the company’s endpoint solutions.
‘Incredibly advanced’ hackers hit ME infrastructure
A cyber-espionage group with a toolset similar to ones used by U.S. intelligence agencies has infiltrated key institutions in countries including Iran and Russia.
Cyber subversives
Debating political issues, promoting free speech, and supporting human rights, the illegal cyber activities of hacktivists divide opinion. Are they criminals like any other, or are their cases of their work justifying their underhand means?
Dubious cause, dubious outcome
As Chief Information Security Officer of automated threat response firm CSG Invotas, Peter Clay always has his hands full. He tells CNME about his pain points, processes that can ease the burden on IT security, and the shortcomings that the industry faces.
Untapped info
In association with CNME, research firm Gartner and HP hosted a roundtable packed with IT decision-makers to discuss the prospects of Big Data solutions in the Middle East.
MIT Director: Dubai a global pacesetter
The Director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Centre for Digital Business today discussed the pervasive impact of the digital revolution on societies and economies across the world, highlighting Dubai as a leader in the field.
Profitable connections
Internet of Things unlocks huge opportunities for the regional channel partners. Reseller ME finds out how they can optimise this technology to remain profitable.