Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity news, data protection updates, cloud security trends, and digital threat intelligence for businesses and organizations in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.
THALES INTRODUCES READY TO FLY – A PORTFOLIO OF SOLUTIONS FOR A SAFER & HEALTHIER TRAVEL JOURNEY
After introducing its strategy for a low carbon future enabling a 10% reduction of aircraft CO2 emissions by 2023, Thales is supporting its global airline customers with advanced technologies to restore confidence in air travel by enhancing the health safety and wellness of passengers. These affordable solutions can be quickly deployed to meet the immediate needs of […]
ID – 50 cents, credit card – 6 USD, reputation – free? How much personal data costs online and how it enables doxing
3 December 2020 With offline and digital strands of our lives now completely intertwined, online actions directly influence the physical realm. One of the most affected areas in this regard is communication and personal information sharing, as any user’s details may be used against them. Kaspersky researchers dug into two major consequences of willingly and […]
The standoff over Huawei’s CFO in Canada Court hits the 2-year mark.
The case which brought tension between the US, Canada, and China comes along with the US ban on Huawei, which affects global technology and harmful to globalization Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou extradition hearings continue this week in Vancouver. The last round of the case hearing sessions in the Supreme Court of British Columbia started in October and […]
Refinitiv And Saudi Central Bank Inaugurates 12th round the Compliance and Anti Money Laundry Seminar in Saudi Arabia.
SAUDI ARABIA – Refinitiv and The Saudi Central Bank inaugurated today the 12th edition of the Compliance and Anti Money Laundry Seminar in Saudi Arabia. His Excellency Dr. Ahmed bin Abdul Karim Al-Kholifey, Governor, Saudi Central Bank, and Chairman of the Anti-Money Laundering Permanent Committee, delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony highlighting the emergence […]
VMware’s SaaS and Subscription Revenue Spikes by 44% to $676 Million in October 2020
SaaS and subscription revenue of VMware surpassed its on-premises license revenue for the first time in its Q3 fiscal year 2021 which ended in October 2020. According to the research data analyzed and published by Comprar Acciones, VMware’s SaaS and subscription revenue totaled $676 million. That translated to an increase of 44% year-over-year (YoY) and accounted […]
Financial threats in 2021: cryptocurrency transit, web skimmers move to the server-side and extortion plague
In 2021, many financial cybercriminals are likely to target Bitcoin more often, while other cybercriminals will switch to transit cryptocurrencies when demanding payment from victims for enhanced privacy. On top of that, extortion practices will become even more widespread, be it as part of DDoS or ransomware attacks, with the operators of the latter consolidating […]
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Cofense Launches New Community Resource Center to Enhance Customer Experience
Features include a completely redesigned interface, smarter search capabilities and integrated support ticketing LEESBURG, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)– Cofense®, the global leader in intelligent phishing defense solutions, today introduced the new Cofense Resource Center. Formerly known as Community, Cofense has completely transformed their centralized resource hub exclusively for customers with a new interface, an integration with Zendesk ticketing, and new […]
Bottom-up innovation is near the bottom of modern corporate values
Even though a majority (88%) agree that successful organizations encourage innovation at every level and within every team, this does not always translate into tangible strategy 30 November 2020 As many as 88% of innovation leaders agree that successful organizations encourage innovation at every level and within every team. However, only 16% of companies include ‘empowering individuals’ as an […]
Cisco Outlines 4 Cybersecurity Trends In the Next Normal
KSA, Riyadh, 30 November 2020: Cisco has released its predictions for what 2021 will hold for the privacy and cybersecurity landscapes. As companies look to transition to a new normal in 2021, the pandemic has put Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) front and center of their organisations’ path forward. Business continuity, collaboration business and digitalisation plans that may or may not have […]
Entersekt and Cellulant Partner to Deliver Safer Mobile Banking Solutions
Pan-African fintech giant already working on deployments with institutional customers CAPE TOWN, South Africa–(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)– Entersekt, a leader in device identity and omnichannel authentication, has announced a partnership with Cellulant, Africa’s leading financial technology company. The partnership will further enhance Cellulant’s cybersecurity by proactively securing its digital banking channels and guarding against digital banking and […]
The road to 100G in Enterprise Data Centres
By Arafat Yousef, Managing Director – Middle East & Africa, Nexans Data Network Solutions Enterprise Data Centres need to prepare for the next technology evolution to accommodate the incessant increase of data generation. 100G is set to become the next speed for the core or spine network. Different variants of protocols for 100G Ethernet are now […]
Kaspersky and the Coalition Against Stalkerware: One year on in the fight for digital privacy
26 November 2020 To mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Kaspersky has introduced a special stalkerware and spyware detection tool – 12 months on from the foundation of the Coalition Against Stalkerware. Stalkerware enables someone to secretly spy on another person’s private life via a smart device and is often used to facilitate violence […]
Notes from The Field. A Scan a Day Keeps the Exploits at Bay
Over 1020 new security vulnerabilities have been published since the start of November. This means that this month alone, there are now over 1020 new ways for an attacker to compromise an environment. This number is growing by the day, and only includes the number of actually identified vulnerabilities. There are, of course, many more that lie dormant […]
Huawei and Arthur D. Little report defines best digital policies for Middle East countries
Unveiled at ’Accelerating a Sustainable Digital Economy’ summit, the study aims to support government and regulators to maximize value from ongoing national digitization Riyadh, 26 November, 2020: Launched at the ‘Accelerating a Sustainable Digital Economy’ summit held this week by SAMENA Council, a new report from Huawei and Arthur D. Little focusses on recommended policy […]
Dubai Civil Defense partners with du to become first military entity in the UAE to be blockchain-powered and accelerate digital transformation
Dubai, UAE, 25th November, 2020: du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has announced a significant strategic partnership with Dubai Civil Defense to automate business processes, data exchange and full payments settlement in addition of the integration with unified business registry network for all free zones in the UAE. The collaborative partnership will see the two parties take […]
Kaspersky ICS CERT becomes new member of the global Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST)
25 November 2020 After rigorous assessment, Kaspersky’s Industrial Systems Emergency Response Team (ICS CERT) has officially joined FIRST– the global Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams – the leading international technology group of 540 government and private accredited CERTs (Computer Security Incident Response Teams). Within membership in the Forum, Kaspersky will share its expertise and cooperate with the wider […]
Advanced Technology Research Council Announces ‘ASPIRE’ – to Drive the Creation of Future Transformative Technologies
• ASPIRE frames problem statements with cross-sector industry stakeholders, universities and research institutes • Serves as a technology programme manager for R&D projects and designs with international competitions Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates-Wednesday 25 November 2020 [ AETOS Wire ] The newly established Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) has today announced its plans to drive the […]
HUAWEI CLOUD Injects New Motivation for Intelligent Transformation in the Middle East
HUAWEI CLOUD to invest 14.5 million USD in the next three years to cultivate more than 1,000 consulting partners and 500 technical partners. Middle East, November 25, 2020: At the HUAWEI CLOUD SUMMIT MIDDLE EAST 2020 held online today, Huawei executives shed light on the company’s CLOUD strategy, the value of data released in the digital […]
The Dawn of the New Internet Era: More Speed, More Devices, but Infrastructure is Lagging Behind
Increased use of internet services, broader application of IoT devices, and COVID-related shift to remote work are just a few factors, accelerating the transition to the new era of the Internet. However, the current network architecture is falling behind the imposed expectations to support new-age integrations, leaving to wonder if the gap will close up […]
Cisco Research: UAE and KSA’s CIOs Identify New Strategies to Navigate Changing World
Findings Reveal Investments in Security Optimization and Cloud Management as Top Priorities, Supported by Commitment to Empower Teams and Create a More Inclusive Future KSA, Riyadh – 25 November 2020: Cisco’s inaugural CIO Perspectives survey has identified the strategic priorities for 1,300 decisionmakers globally, across markets including the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi […]
Be extra vigilant for Black Friday shopping this year
24 November 2020 Despite the negative impact the hard lockdown has had on the global economy, the annual Black Friday retail sales tradition is expected to remain popular this year. Instead of limiting sales specials for just one day, many stores have taken to doing Black Friday for the entire month of November. But where […]
Facilio and Belimo Join Forces to Advance IoT-driven Connected Building Environments
The joint solution unlocks real-time operational data, improves asset life cycles, and drives new levels of efficiency. Dubai, UAE, 24th November 2020: Facilio, a leading AI-driven property operations & maintenance (O&M) platform, and Belimo, aglobal market leader in HVAC field devices, announced a strategic collaboration to enhance the buildings industry by delivering connected and sustainable environments. Addressing […]