Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity news, data protection updates, cloud security trends, and digital threat intelligence for businesses and organizations in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.
HID Global Acquires Arjo Systems to Expand Its Government ID Business with Physical and Digital Identity Solutions
Today, HID Global, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, announced that it had acquired Arjo Systems SAS, a provider of physical and digital identity solutions for secure government ID applications. Arjo Systems gives HID Global broader capabilities to deploy electronic identification (eID) and ePassport solutions for government programs. “Our acquisition of Arjo Systems significantly […]
Frost & Sullivan Recognises Fortinet as 2017 UAE Network Security Company of the Year at the 2017 Frost & Sullivan Middle East Best Practices Awards
Fortinet – the global leader in high-performance cybersecurity solutions, today announced that it has received the 2017 UAE Network Security Company of the Year award from growth consulting firm Frost & Sullivan. Fortinet received the recognition after Frost & Sullivan evaluated the company’s focus on revenue growth, portfolio diversity, the technology roadmap and vision for […]
ISIT Offer Adaptive Security Solution as Long-Term Answer to Ransomware Like WannaCry and Petya
The latest ransomware attack known as “Petya” paralyzed many organizations in Europe and the US. This is the second worldwide ransomware attack in the past two months, and we believe these attacks will only increase in frequency and become more sophisticated. The continuous string of attacks means that we need to face the reality that […]
Trend Micro Launches New $100 Million Venture Fund
Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, today announced the launch of a corporate venture fund to explore emerging technology markets. With an initial investment of $100 million, this venture fund will allow Trend Micro to nurture a portfolio of startups that are incubating ideas and living at the […]
Leading UAE-based Cybersecurity Company Warns of Dangers of Petya Ransomware and Stresses the Importance of Network Security Assessments & Patching
Two months after one of the worst ransomware attack in history was conducted via WannaCry, a newer, more dangerous version is out in the wild. Security researchers have called it Petya, and it’s even more devastating than WannaCry.Petya has some of the same characteristics of WannaCry, including using the notorious EternalBlue exploit for Windows. The […]
Fortinet Expands Technology Alliance with Microsoft to Deliver Cloud Security at Scale for Global Enterprise Customers
Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT), the global leader in high-performance cybersecurity solutions, today announced an expanded technology alliance with Microsoft through its Fabric-Ready Partner Program and new integrations for cloud security services. Microsoft has joined the Fortinet Fabric-Ready Partner Program, further integrating Fortinet Security Fabric threat information, intrusion prevention, and management capabilities into Microsoft Azure Security Center […]
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Entrust Datacard Creates the Modern Authentication Solution with the Introduction of IntelliTrust Authentication Service
Entrust Datacard, a leading provider of trusted identity and secure transaction technology solutions, today announced the launch of IntelliTrust authentication service – its new authentication cloud service with Mobile Smart Credential technology. This powerful, advanced adaptive authentication solution leverages the low touch deployment aspects of the cloud with new levels of intelligent identity capabilities to […]
Blurry Box, the Unbreakable Software Protection Technology
Hundreds of participants from all corners of the globe have taken part in a hackers contest aimed at cracking a game protected with Blurry Box®, the pinnacle of encryption recently launched by Wibu-Systems. The outcome: No one could break the latest software protection technology introduced by the leading provider of secure license management in the […]
TP-link® Launches Deco M5, the First Complete and Secure Whole-Home Wi-Fi System in the Middle East
TP-Link Technologies Co Ltd, a global provider of SOHO, SMB networking products and wireless LAN solutions, has today announced the availability of Deco M5 Whole-Home Wi-Fi Systems. According to the vendor which manufactures a broad range of products targeted at the consumer, SOHO and SMB markets, including Wireless solutions, ADSL, Routers, Switches, IP Cameras, Powerline […]
Equinix Partners with Alibaba Cloud to Deliver Greater Cloud Connectivity
Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the global interconnection and data center company, today announced a collaboration with Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Alibaba Group, to provide enterprises with direct, scalable access to Alibaba Cloud via the Equinix Cloud Exchange™ in the company’s Hong Kong, Silicon Valley, Sydney, and Washington, D.C., International Business Exchange™ (IBX®) […]
Paladion Recognized as a Representative Vendor in Gartner’s 2017 Market Guide for Managed Detection and Response
Paladion—a global cyber defense company that provides managed detection and response services— today announced its placement in Gartner’s Market Guide for Managed Detection and Response as a representative vendor. Gartner identified Paladion as a representative vendor for its advanced threat detection and incident response capabilities using their proprietary security analytics and orchestration platform, which are […]
Trend Micro Wins VMware Global Partner Innovation Award
Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, today announced that they have been honored as the global winner of a VMware 2016 Global Partner Innovation Award in the Technical ISV category. Trend Micro was recognized at VMware Partner Leadership Summit 2017, held in Ranchos Palos Verdes, Calif. “I am […]
Hands Tied: Half of Organizations Say Cyber Attacks Are on the Rise, but Resource Constraints Persist
New and evolving threats combined with persistent resource challenges limit organizations’ abilities to defend against cyber intrusions, according to the second installment of ISACA’s 2017 State of Cyber Security Study. Eighty percent of the security leaders who participated in the survey believe it is likely their enterprise will experience a cyberattack this year, but many […]
Fortinet and SentinelOne Deliver a Joint Security Solution to Address Today’s Most Advanced Persistent Threats
Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT), the global leader in high-performance cybersecurity solutions, and SentinelOne, the company transforming endpoint protection, today announced a Fabric Ready partnership to deliver SentinelOne’s next-generation endpoint protection combined with the advanced defenses of the Fortinet Security Fabric. The Fortinet and SentinelOne integrated security solution delivers a comprehensive security architecture that spans networked, application, […]
Neustar Triples Global DDoS Defence Network Mitigation Capacity to More Than 4 Tbps Including EMEA and Singapore
Neustar, Inc. (NYSE: NSR), a trusted, neutral provider of real-time information services, today announced that it has tripled its global DDoS mitigation network capacity reaching 4 Tbps across EMEA and Singapore. This places the company within close reach of its goal of a 10 Tbps Global DDoS Defence Network, which will be the world’s largest, […]
Trend Micro Cements Commitment to Egyptian Market with Appointment of New Country Manager
Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, announced today the appointment of Miss. Noura Hassan as the country manager for Trend Micro Egypt with immediate effect. Noura Hassan joins Trend Micro at a time when cybersecurity is a major concern for IT managers and decision-makers in Egypt. Noura Hassan […]
Quisk Begins Deployment of Blockchain Technology
Quisk, Inc., headquartered in Silicon Valley and provider of a secure digitized cash payment network for banks and financial institutions around the world, announced today that it will begin incorporating Blockchain technology into its platform. This mirrors Smart Dubai Government’s efforts to deploy blockchain to create a paperless city by 2020. As Smart Dubai Government’s […]
Attivo Networks Urges Organizations to Adopt New Technology Designed to Derail Ransomware Attacks
Attivo Networks®, the award-winning leader in deception for cybersecurity defense, challenged not only healthcare but all industries to take immediate steps in the wake of Friday’s global ransomware attacks. “The recent massive cyberattack manifested a significant change in the cyber realm. It was indicative of cybercriminals crossing the lines of ethical boundaries at the expense of […]
Gartner Says Four Vectors Are Transforming the Security Software Market
The security software market is undergoing a dramatic transformation due to four key developments, according to Gartner, Inc. The use of advanced analytics, expanded ecosystems, adoption of software as a service (SaaS) and managed services, and the prospect of punitive regulations are causing enterprises to rethink their security and risk management software requirements and investments. […]
UAE-based Company Offers In-Depth Network Traffic Analysis To Discover Security Vulnerabilities That Can Threaten A Company’s IT Infrastructure
The WannaCry ransomware made it clear that detecting and patching vulnerabilities of IT systems and conducting thorough network assessments are vital to ensure a company’s data security. Unfortunately, IT departments and managers are routinely swamped with time-consuming tasks and chores, from backing up software to managing systems and applications to repairing computers and tending to […]
VMware to Deliver VMware Horizon Cloud on Microsoft Azure
VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW), a global leader in cloud infrastructure and business mobility, today announced it will deliver VMware Horizon® Cloud on Microsoft Azure. The integration helps customers accelerate the move to Windows 10 and brings VMware virtual desktops and applications to the increasing global presence of Azure in the enterprise – available in 38 […]
Trend Micro Appoints Global Knowledge to Provide Training to its Partners and Customers Across Middle East and Africa
Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704) a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, today announced it has appointed Global Knowledge, the world’s largest IT training company, to provide training to all its partners and customers across Middle East and Africa. These training programs and courses will be offered to industry professionals looking to maximizing their […]