Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity news, data protection updates, cloud security trends, and digital threat intelligence for businesses and organizations in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.
Positive Technologies begins accepting applications for the Positive Hack Camp
The company invites future cybersecurity leaders to join the cybercamp before June 15 Positive Technologies announced the dates for the Positive Hack Camp, an international cybersecurity educational program for students and young cybersecurity enthusiasts at the Positive Hack Days cyberfestival. The camp will run from July 26 to August 10 in Moscow. Positive Hack Camp […]
Cisco Study: An Impressive 93% of Organizations in KSA Leverage AI in Strengthening Security Strategies, yet Cybersecurity Complexity and Skills Availability Remain a Challenge
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – May 26, 2025 — According to Cisco’s 2025 Cybersecurity Readiness Index, a total of 25% of organizations in Saudi Arabia have achieved the ‘Mature’ or ‘Progressive’ levels of readiness required to effectively withstand today’s cybersecurity threats. This represents an improvement from last year’s Index, however further efforts are required to address cybersecurity […]
Quantum Computing Investment Surges | Naoris Protocol
New research reveals quantum computing investment surges globally. 84% of IT Directors expect a huge impact soon. Discover Naoris Protocol’s findings. Read more! Title: Quantum Computing Investment Surges | Naoris Protocol Article:
CISO500 Leaders Certified by PwC & sirar
PwC Middle East and sirar by stc have celebrated a significant achievement with the successful certification of the first cohort of CISO500 leaders. This pivotal five-day intensive training program marks a major step in strengthening Saudi Arabia’s cybersecurity capabilities and developing top-tier executive cyber talent, aligning with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. The initiative underscores a […]
Group-IB Recognized as “Outstanding Partner” by UAE Cybersecurity Council at GISEC 2025
Group-IB has been recognized as an “Outstanding Partner” by the UAE Cybersecurity Council at GISEC 2025 for the second consecutive year, highlighting its cybersecurity leadership.
Deloitte Expands Alliance with Google Cloud in Middle East
Deloitte expands its alliance with Google Cloud in the Middle East to enhance cybersecurity and drive digital transformation across the region.
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Group-IB Reveals Top 10 Most Dangerous Cybercrime Groups for 2025
Group-IB has unveiled its list of the Top 10 Most Dangerous Cybercrime Groups for 2025, providing organizations with critical insights into the most active and sophisticated threat actors globally. The list is based on Group-IB’s High-Tech Crime Trends Report, helping businesses strengthen their cybersecurity defenses against evolving threats.
Commvault to Host SHIFT Cyber Resilience Roadshow in Istanbul
The event will convene Commvault experts, partners and customers to explore AI-driven cyber threats and strategies for continuous business in a cloud-first world Istanbul, Turkey – May 7, 2025: Commvault, a global leader in cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, is bringing its SHIFT Roadshow event to Istanbul, Turkey on May […]
Governments propel cybersecurity conversations on multi-layered defence strategies at GISEC Global in Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 8th May 2025: Governments and their roles in adopting a multi-layered approach to cybersecurity was at the top of the agenda on the second day of GISEC Global 2025, the world’s third-largest cybersecurity event, and biggest in the MENA region. Following a successful opening day on Tuesday, the Dubai World Trade […]
GBS Partners with Huawei Cloud to Expand Bespoke Cloud Offerings in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 8th May 2025: Gulf Business Solutions (GBS), a leading provider of technology solutions in Saudi Arabia, has announced a strategic partnership with Huawei Cloud, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing innovation strategy and commitment to meeting the Kingdom’s rising demand for advanced, tailored cloud services. This collaboration allows GBS to significantly […]
Kaspersky finds leaked Netflix, Roblox and Discord accounts registered on corporate emails
May 8, 2025 Employees may also use corporate emails to register for personal accounts on marketplaces and social media, increasing the risk of account theft and corporate security breaches, according to a study by Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence. Kaspersky shares these findings and suggests key cybersecurity practices to mitigate the risks of credential leaks. Kaspersky […]
Huawei Cloud Showcases Comprehensive AI-Native Security Solutions at GISEC Global 2025, Reaffirming Commitment to Cybersecurity Excellence
Dubai, UAE – May 6, 2025 – At GISEC Global 2025, Huawei Cloud unveiled its AI-native security portfolio to address the evolving cybersecurity landscape across the Middle East and Central Asia. As cyberattacks grow increasingly sophisticated, Huawei Cloud’s comprehensive security solutions offer enterprises unparalleled protection through advanced artificial intelligence capabilities. At a media briefing on […]
GISEC Global 2025 Launches OT Security Conference as Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure Surge 49%
New dedicated track at Middle East and Africa’s largest cybersecurity event tackles AI-driven industrial threats, Zero Trust adoption and the $44.9B OT security boom Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 8 May 2025: As operational technology (OT) cyberattacks skyrocketed 49% in 2024 – targeting power grids, oil & gas facilities, factories and transport systems – GISEC Global […]
Help AG report defines AI, quantum and resilience as the new cybersecurity frontiers for the GCC
Dubai, UAE / Riyadh, KSA – May 7th, 2025: Help AG, the cybersecurity arm of e& enterprise and the region’s leading Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP), unveiled its highly anticipated State of the Market Report 2025 on Day 1 of GISEC Global (May 6-8; Dubai World Trade Centre). The Help AG report explores how AI-driven […]
AI-Native Cloud Security: Huawei’s Groundbreaking Approach at GISEC 2025
At GISEC 2025, Huawei showcased its innovative approach to AI-native cloud security, led by Ashraf Khalil, Senior Solutions Architect of Cloud Security at Huawei Cloud Middle East & Central Asia. In a comprehensive presentation, Khalil highlighted Huawei’s multi-layered security architecture, designed to protect AI workloads, data, and algorithms, ensuring robust protection across the cloud ecosystem. In an exclusive interview with Zamil Safwan, Khalil further explained how Huawei’s AI-native security is tailored for organizations in the Middle East and Central Asia, offering unparalleled compliance and protection.
UAE Cybersecurity Leader CPX Acquires Pioneering Cyber-AI Firm spiderSilk
A strategic acquisition to further advance UAE’s cyber defense capabilities and its growing global cybersecurity footprint Abu Dhabi, UAE – 06 May 2025: CPX Holding, a leading provider of cutting-edge cyber and physical security solutions and services, today announced the acquisition of spiderSilk, a pioneering cyber-AI product company renowned for its proprietary AI-powered defensive technologies, […]
Huawei Showcases Unified AI-Powered Cybersecurity Strategy at GISEC 2025
At GISEC 2025 in Dubai, Huawei presented its unified, AI-driven cybersecurity framework, emphasizing multi-layered defense across cloud, network, and endpoints. The session featured insights from top executives on combating AI-driven threats, ransomware resilience, and collaboration with governments and enterprises. Zamil Safwan of Saudi ICT Shopper News posed a key question on Huawei’s local partnerships in Saudi Arabia, revealing new strategic cooperation in network security with Jurassik.
Commvault Awarded GovRAMP Authorization for Commvault Cloud
Becomes only cyber resilience vendor meeting GovRAMP Authorization at a High Impact Level, FedRAMP High Authorization, and FIPS 140-3 validation for public sector customers TINTON FALLS, NJ – APRIL 28, 2025 – Commvault, a leading provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, today announced that Commvault Cloud has achieved GovRAMP […]
IoTsens strengthens global leadership in smart cities with an award at AIM Congress in Abu Dhabi
April 24, 2025. – IoTsens has taken a major step forward in its international positioning through its participation in AIM Congress, one of the world’s most important investment and development events, held in Abu Dhabi, which brought together over 15,000 attendees from 181 countries. During the congress, the company showcased its latest technological solutions at […]
CPX returns to GISEC Global for third consecutive year, spotlighting UAE cyber leadership and international growth
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 24 April 2025: CPX Holding, a leading provider of cutting-edge cyber and physical security solutions and services, will participate at GISEC Global 2025 for the third consecutive year, marking its biggest presence yet at the region’s leading cybersecurity event. Taking place from 6–8 May 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, […]
COGNNA Unveils Nexus, Agentic AI Security Operations Platform
Breakthrough Release Delivers Intelligence-Led Agentic AI with Seamless Integrations for Optimized Security Automation Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 22, 2025 – COGNNA, a pioneering force in AI-driven cybersecurity, today launched COGNNA Nexus, a revolutionary Security Operations Center (SOC) platform designed to transform threat management. This significant release harnesses the power of advanced agentic AI to provide […]
Stronger together: Kaspersky gathers global partners to celebrate success and drive future growth
April 17, 2025 Kaspersky’s annual Global Partner Conference, held from April 9th to 12th in Istanbul, brought together over 100 valued Kaspersky partners from across the globe to celebrate innovation, exchange ideas, and recognize shared success within the partner ecosystem. Held with the participation of Kaspersky CEO, Eugene Kaspersky, and the company’s executive leadership team, […]