The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has launched the first financial regulator-led Cyber Threat Intelligence Platform in the region.
Oman, Technology
Oman thwarted over 800M cyber-attacks: ITA
Oman has reportedly warded off over 880 million cyber-attacks on government networks in 2017, three times more than 2016 when the country recorded 279 million such attacks.1 2086
F5 Networks to acquire Shape Security for $1B
F5 Networks and Shape Security announced a definitive agreement under which F5 will acquire all issued and outstanding shares of the privately held Shape for a …
Oil and Gas industry should prioritise cybersecurity: Trend Micro
Trend Micro Incorporated, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, has announced the findings of new research on the cyber risks …
GITEX 2019
Centrify to highlight how zero trust models can minimise the attack surface
At GITEX Technology Week 2019, Centrify will highlight the importance of Zero Trust and demonstrate how organisations can implement Zero Trust Privilege to minimise the attack surface.
Help AG enables firms to address cyber threats with new MDR offering
To empower Middle East businesses to mitigate the financial and reputational impact of cyber-attacks, Help AG, regional cybersecurity solutions, services …
MENA enterprises face threats beyond traditional attacks: report
Organisations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region are facing immense challenges brought by evolving cyber threats that are moving beyond attacks such as phishing, denial-of-service, and credential compromise.
Cyber-attackers can soon hack brains and manipulate memories, experts warn
In the future, cyber-attackers may be able to exploit memory implants to steal, spy on, alter or control human memories. …
Middle East energy firms a prime target for Iran-backed attacks
Intelligence-led security firm FireEye, has released information about a new cyber espionage operation primarily targeting Middle Eastern organisations in the energy sector.
Tata Communications strengthens cyber defence in Middle East
Tata Communications has unveiled an advanced cyber security response centre in Dubai.
US charges North Korean hacker for WannaCry cyberattacks
The US government has charged and sanctioned a North Korean man in the 2017 global WannaCry ransomware cyberattack and the …