According to a recent survey by Kaspersky, over 60% of local businesses in the UAE and Saudi Arabia reported problems with data protection: they experienced loss or exposure of corporate or customer data. World Backup Day, recognised on 31 March, puts the importance of backing up data in the spotlight for both businesses and individuals, […]
CPX Holding and Huawei have launched their first cloud solution to the UAE market. A security data lake has been launched at the Gulf Information Security Expo & Conference (GISEC) 2023, as part of the ongoing strategic alliance announced a few months ago between CPX and Huawei. The data lake is aimed at protecting valuable […]
Obrela, an international Cyber Security provider, has announced that the company is exhibiting at GISEC Global 2023. The prestigious event on cybersecurity takes place on 14-16 March in Dubai World Trade Center (10:00-17:00). GISEC Global offers a platform for key industry leaders to come together to stay ahead of potential threats, discover innovative strategies and […]
Network International and Carrefour, owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim in the UAE, have announced that they have implemented the Face Pay face verification platform for payments from consumer authentication service provider PopID. Customers to Carrefour stores in Deira and Amsaf are now able to purchase food, daily essentials, and more using Face Pay. […]
Bosch to showcase its latest portfolio of security solutions and communications technologies at Intersec 2023 Bosch has announced its participation at Intersec UAE 2023. Bosch, a company building solutions for a better life is all set to showcase its latest portfolio of AI-driven video systems, the most flexible and reliable intrusion products, access control systems, […]
Huawei and (ISC)² UAE Chapter have signed MoU to promote cybersecurity awareness, professional training and certification (ISC)² UAE Chapter has signed an MoU with Huawei to promote cybersecurity awareness, professional training and certification. The initiative supports knowledge transfer and education towards a robust talent pool for cybersecurity capacity building in the UAE. It will also […]
Trend Micro has predicted that ransomware groups will increasingly target Linux servers and embedded systems over the coming years. The latest Trend Micro 2022 Midyear Roundup Report recorded a double-digit year-on-year (YoY) increase in attacks on these systems in H1 2022. Detection of attacks from ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) surged in the first half of 2022. Major […]
Over half of surveyed UAE organisations have paid a ransom in response to a ransomware attack According to a new research from YouGov, commissioned by Palo Alto Networks, 62% of organisations surveyed in the UAE who had fallen victim to a ransomware attack have paid a ransom in the past two years. In addition, 59% […]
KPMG Lower Gulf has signed an MoU with the UAE Cyber Security Council, to raise awareness of cyber safety among students across the nation and help create a safe and strong cyber infrastructure in the UAE. The signing ceremony was held at GITEX 2022 in Dubai in the presence of His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Hamad […]
Juniper Networks announced the initial findings of an international research project that shows a highly positive mindset and attitude amongst IT decision makers and the workforce in the UAE towards networking technology’s strategic influence in leading the experience-first digital economy.
