Cloud security vendor Qualys has unveiled TotalCloud 2.0. This significant upgrade to Qualys’ AI-powered cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) delivers a single prioritized view of cloud risk and is the first to extend its protection to SaaS applications. The shift toward multi-cloud and SaaS environments presents organizations with the opportunity for innovation and agility but also […]
According to a new forecast from Gartner, the end-user spending on security and risk management (SRM) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is forecast to total $3.3 billion in 2024, an increase of 12.1% from 2023.
Emily Hancock, Data Privacy Officer at Cloudflare explains that while creating any data security plan organisations must focus on data privacy to safeguard the personal data of their customers and employees
LogRhythm has expanded its partnership with e-finance, a subsidiary of e-finance Investment Group to deliver secure digital transformation in Egypt. The strategic expansion of the partnership sees the integration of LogRhythm into e-finance’s cloud computing platform. e-finance’s customers across critical industries including fintech, government, and healthcare gain access to LogRhythm SIEM to uncover threats, mitigate […]
In a strategic move to embrace cutting-edge technological solutions, Egypt’s Misr Italia Properties (MIP) is collaborating with cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. The cooperation aims to fortify the cybersecurity infrastructure within MIP, ensuring the resilience of its information network and protecting customer and employee data against potential cyber threats or unauthorized access. Under the terms of this […]
Netskope has announced the promotion of Raphaël Bousquet to Executive Vice President, Worldwide Sales, leading all aspects of the company’s global sales and channel strategy. Bousquet succeeds Chris Andrews, who will retire from Netskope this year as part of a planned leadership transition. A networking and security industry veteran and highly-regarded sales leader, Bousquet has successfully led […]
Sophos has announced that it is a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security for Midsize Businesses 2024 Vendor Assessment, which evaluates the solutions and business strategies of 16 modern endpoint security (MES) vendors. Sophos Endpoint defends more than 300,000 organisations worldwide against advanced attacks with anti-ransomware, anti-exploitation, behavioural analysis, and other technologies […]
A the premier application security and delivery conference AppWorld, F5 announced new capabilities that reduce the complexity of protecting and powering the exploding number of applications and APIs at the heart of modern digital experiences. As AI accelerates the growth of applications and the APIs that connect them, F5 is bringing API code testing and […]
Trend Micro Incorporated has been recognised in the 2023 Gartner’s Magic Quadrant report for Trend Vision One in Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP). This marks the 18th consecutive recognition for Trend Micro by Gartner, showcasing a remarkable track record since its initial acknowledgment in 2002. The Gartner Magic Quadrant research methodology places technology providers into four categories—Leaders, Visionaries, Niche Players, […]
After an encouraging decline in 2022, the ransomware landscape saw a major escalation in the frequency, scope, and volume of attacks, resulting in victims paying out over US$1.1 billion in cryptocurrencies to cyber criminals last year. The findings, which are part of Chainalysis’ upcoming 2024 Crypto Crime Report, also highlighted that ‘big game hunting’ — […]
