FireEye’s Dynamic Threat Intelligence (DTI) identified emails containing malicious attachments being sent to multiple banks in the region.
Getting a grip on cloud security
Cloud use continues to grow rapidly in the enterprise and has unquestionably become a part of mainstream IT – so much so that many organisations now claim to have a “cloud-first” strategy.
IBM announces ‘Watson for Cyber Security’
IBM Security has announced ‘Watson for Cyber Security,’ a new cloud-based version of the company’s cognitive technology trained on the language of security as part of a year-long research project.
Building a secure DNS architecture for NFV
Dilip Pillaipakkamnatt, Vice President, Service Provider Business, Infoblox, discusses the need for an intelligent securIty approach when it comes to virtualised environments.
Infoblox, Fortinet to jointly host security seminar
Infoblox and Fortinet have announced that a security seminar entitled ‘Together We Protect’ at the Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 30th May, which the two companies will jointly host.
The importance of security intelligence
The cybersecurity industry has come a long way from the time when anti-virus and firewall systems used to be the main tools for preventing and resolving data threats. Firosh Ummer, Managing Director, Paladion EMEA, explains why security intelligence is important.
Get your head in the cloud
If you want to tell someone to be more realistic you might say: “Get your head out of the clouds.” But in fact, you have to do the exact opposite if you’re an IT security professional charged with managing security in today’s increasingly cloud-based world.
IDC ranks Dell as leader in delivering secure thin client solutions
Dell has announced that the latest IDC figures recognised them as the leading supplier of zero clients and ThinOS solutions in 2015.
Intel Security report reveals need to improve cloud security
Intel Security has recently released ‘Blue Skies Ahead? The State of Cloud Adoption,’ a global report advocating the need for technology vendors to help businesses, governments and consumers understand the implications surrounding the growing adoption of the cloud.
Security made simple
Harish Chib, VP-MEA, Sophos, tells us why synchronised security, which enables endpoints and network security components to directly share information, will revolutionise threat detection.
Gemalto’s mobile security solution achieves ANSSI certification
Gemalto has announced that its mobile security solution, Ezio Mobile Software Development Kit (SDK), has achieved security certification from ANSSI (Agence Nationale de la Sécurité des Systèmes d’Information) governmental agency for network and information security.
Symantec reveals big shift in UAE cybercrime
According to Symantec’s Internet Security Threat Report (ISTR), Volume 21, cybercriminals are now adopting corporate best practices and establishing professional businesses in order to increase the efficiency of their attacks against enterprises and consumers.
Hybrid ops
Hybrid cloud implementations are becoming standard for companies building next-generation cloud applications. Here are three key questions that need to be considered to be able to run and manage database operations that support both environments.
BYOD is here to stay
Your employees are undoubtedly bringing their own devices to work, whether or not you have a BYOD policy in place. Rhonda Chicone, Faculty Member, Kaplan School of Business and Information Technology, explains why you should start settling on a BYOD policy now.
Evolving rules of security
Harish Chib, Vice President Middle East and Africa, Sophos, shares insights on the way channel business in network and IT security is set to develop in the era of third platform technologies.
Future perfect
John McCarthy, who coined the term, defined Artificial Intelligence as ‘the science and engineering of making intelligent machines.’ Recently, intelligent machines – their creators, specifically – have taken leaps and bounds when it comes to meeting humans as equals in terms of processing power and the ability to make informed decisions.
ESET ME, Axiom partner to drive mobile protection awareness
IT security player, ESET, has partnered with Axiom Telecom, the regional mobile reseller, to increase awareness on the vital need for mobile protection in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Infoblox releases DNS Threat Index
Infoblox has announced the Infoblox DNS Threat Index, which measures the creation of malicious Domain Name System (DNS) infrastructure, unexpectedly rebounded to near record levels in the fourth quarter of 2015.
Security the Internet of Things
Gartner researchers predict that by 2020 we will have 25 billion connected devices. However, numerous devices still lack the fundamental security safeguards. How can you secure connected devices before it’s too late?
New opportunities
As a first-time participant at GISEC, AccessData aims to use the event as a platform to showcase its key capabilities in the security space and connect with potential customers.