A majority (89 percent) of Chief Information Security Officers (CISO) are regularly summoned by the board of directors to provide recommendations for the business, according to a recent study.
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Security Advisor ME recognises excellence in IT security
The second annual Security Advisor Middle East Awards saw prominent players in the information security industry, including private and public sector CISOs and CSOs, gather in the UAE to celebrate achievements from the regional IT security space.1 9568
Help AG to help Middle East firms rapidly identify security threats
Help AG has launched a new Incident Response and Forensics Service to further help Middle East enterprises enhance their resilience against advanced cyber threats.
SMB and enteprise IT security budgets decline: Kaspersky
Despite cybersecurity spending is growing year-on-year with almost nine percent growth in 2019, security budgets for SMBs and enterprise have fallen below the average spend.
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 …
Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit: cybersecurity threats and solutions
Tahawultech.com reports back from Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit, where Gartner experts and IT leaders shared the latest cybersecurity …
New ransomware grows 118% as cybercriminals adopt fresh tactics: report
Global cybersecurity firm McAfee has recently released a new industry report examining cybercriminal activity and the evolution of cyber threats in Q1 2019.
Human error a big risk to industrial cybersecurity: Kaspersky
Despite automation, the human factor can still put industrial processes at risk: employee errors or unintentional actions were behind 52 percent of incidents affecting operational technology and industrial control system (OT/ICS) networks.
emt Distribution expands Progress partnership to new regions
emt Distribution has announced expansion of its activities with Progress to the Turkey and Africa.
Bulwark Technologies to showcase IT security offerings at GITEX
UAE-based Bulwark Technologies has announced that it will be showcasing an array of internationally acclaimed products at GITEX Technology Week 2019.
Spire Solutions strengthens operations with key appointment
Regional value-added distributor Spire Solutions has appointed Avinash Advani as its new CEO.