Leaders in the Middle East IT security space gathered last night for the inaugural Security Advisor Middle East Awards.
Alleged NSA hackers release stolen files to the black market
According to recent reports, hackers likely gave away hundreds of thousands of dollars in potential sales in the black market when they leaked valuable cyberweapons that were allegedly stolen from the US National Security Agency.
Kaspersky Lab, VMware collaborate to enhance data centre security
Kaspersky Lab has announced it has extended the company’s collaboration with VMware to help enhance security capabilities of today’s software-defined data centres.
UAE industrial sector falls victim to cyber attack
Kaspersky Lab has discovered a new wave of targeted attacks against the industrial and engineering sectors in multiple countries around the world, including the UAE.
Access denied
Recognising the potential harm of a host of threats brought on by employee naivety, Bahri & Mazroei Trading Company’s IT manager Madhusuthan opted for a fresh security solution to tackle social media overuse and abuse.
All set for IoT
Drue Reeves, Managing Vice President and distinguished analyst, Gartner, shares his insights on how enterprises can prepare for the inevitable Internet of Things.
Banque Saudi Fransi partners with Kaspersky Lab
Banque Saudi Fransi has partnered with Kaspersky Lab to provide better protection to their online and mobile banking users and to raise the level of security awareness among its clients.
A10 Networks and Cylance join forces
A10 Networks and Cylance have announced a technical partnership to “enhance cybersecurity” for individual endpoints and users from the data centre to the cloud, by incorporating advanced threat protection for encrypted traffic.
Sophos announces beta release of endpoint technology
Sophos has announced the availability of a beta programme for Sophos Intercept – its next generation of advanced endpoint protection in the company’s broad portfolio of security solutions.
Cisco releases 2016 midyear cybersecurity report
Cisco highlighted in its 2016 Midyear Cybersecurity Report (MCR) that organisations are unprepared for future strains of more sophisticated ransomware.
BlackBerry unveils DTEK50 Android smartphone
BlackBerry Limited has announced the release of DTEK50, its latest smartphone powered by Android, following the Priv.
BlackBerry unveils the DTEK50
BlackBerry Limited has announced the release of DTEK50, its latest smartphone powered by Android, following the Priv.
Sophos introduces new data encryption solution
Sophos has announced the Sophos SafeGuard Encryption 8, a new synchronised encryption solution that protects data against theft from malware, attackers or accidental leaks.
Exclusive Networks partners with SentinelOne
SentinelOne has announced its expansion into Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) through a strategic partnership with distributor Exclusive Networks.
Carbon Black buys Confer for next-gen anti-virus
Carbon Black has announced that it acquired Confer to boost its protection for network endpoints using a behavioural form of antivirus combined with cloud analysis of threats rather than traditional signature-based software.
Device advice
Mobile is the new endpoint in IT. Getting the job done using mobile devices as you move around has brought in its wake many benefits and improved productivity to organisations in the Middle East. Here is how to protect mobile devices and data.
Accenture releases ‘The state of cybersecurity and digital trust’ report
A recent study by Accenture and HfS, underscored that insider data theft and malware attacks top the list of the most significant concerns for enterprise security executives.
StarLink, Cylance sign distribution deal
StarLink has inked a distribution contract with Cylance, a cybersecurity company specialising in the use of artificial intelligence in preventing advanced persistent threats and malware.
F5 Networks reveals results of recent Infosec survey
F5 Networks has announced the findings of a survey into current concerns in the security community, conducted at the recently held Infosecurity Europe 2016 show in London.
Trend Micro helps customers fend off ransomware attacks
Recognising the growth and impact of ransomware, Trend Micro, has taken new approaches to helping customers defend against ransomware with new offerings.