OPSWAT has announced that it is launching a $10 million scholarship program to offer essential CIP training courses. This initiative is designed to address the increasing demand for certified cybersecurity professionals, particularly within critical infrastructure industries. ICS2 estimates in its 2023 Cybersecurity Workforce Study that 4 million cybersecurity professionals are needed globally, marking a significant […]
AFRIPOL has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Group-IB, a global cybersecurity leader headquartered in Singapore, at AFRIPOL’s headquarters in Algiers. The MoU was signed by Mr Jalel Chelba, Ag Executive Director of AFRIPOL, and Mr Dmitry Volkov, CEO and founder of Group-IB. The MoU fosters collaboration between Group-IB and AFRIPOL committed to fighting […]
Cisco Talos Intelligence Group has released its annual report, titled ‘Cisco Talos: Year in Review 2023’. The report highlights the most common attacks, targets, and other significant trends across the threat landscape in 2023. The findings show that suspicious network traffic captured by Cisco Security products revealed sharp increases in activity often corresponded with major […]
Kaspersky experts discussed the evolution of the cyberthreat landscape in the region during its 9th annual Cyber Security Weekend – META 2024, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The focal point of the discussions was the security of emerging technology trends such as AI, that are influencing the scale of modern threats. In parallel, threats targeting […]
Motorola Solutions has acquired Silent Sentinel, a provider of specialised, long-range cameras based in Ware, United Kingdom. Designed to operate in the harshest conditions, Silent Sentinel’s rugged, thermal cameras offer clear visibility in the complex and extreme environments associated with military, aviation, maritime and critical infrastructure. Equipped with highly accurate detection capabilities, Silent Sentinel’s cameras […]
Fortinet has recently announced the launch of a new compact and ruggedized appliance explicitly built to deliver enhanced secure networking capabilities and 5G connectivity to operational technology (OT) environments. Backed by the latest, fifth-generation Fortinet Security Processing Unit (SP5), the “FortiGate Rugged 70G with 5G Dual Modem provides unparalleled networking performance, cutting-edge FortiGuard AI-Powered Security […]
Brivo, a global leader of cloud-based access control and smart building technologies, has announced the results of its research into integrated physical security in building design by Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) practitioners. The report finds that despite an increased commitment to “security-by-design” principles, the industry is still spending significant time and money post-build to […]
Tech First Gulf (TFG), a prominent value-added distributor in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, has announced a distribution partnership with Invicti Security, a global leader in web application and API security testing. As Africa undergoes a digital transformation, adopts new technologies, and experiences rapid economic growth, the region faces an unprecedented surge in […]
Axis Communications has introduced a marine-grade, stainless steel camera offering powerful performance in harsh environments. Certified for use in food processing facilities, it delivers excellent image quality and forensic details in brilliant 4K resolution. Enclosed in an electropolished stainless steel (SS 316L) casing, AXIS P3268-SLVE can withstand the corrosive effects of seawater (DVN certified) and […]
Phil Muncaster, guest writer at ESET talks about the heavy workloads and the spectre of personal liability for incidents that take a toll on security leaders, so much so that many of them look for the exits. What does this mean for corporate cyber-defenses?
