Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today, announced its participation at Black Hat MEA 2025, taking place from December 2-4 at RECC Malham. At the event, Sophos will showcase the integration of Taegis (Secureworks) XDR and MDR and
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As the UAE’s cybersecurity market rapidly expands from US$620 million in 2024 to a projected US$1.29 billion by 2030, driven by AI security analytics, Zero Trust architecture, and robust government initiatives, Intersec 2026’s InCyber Briefing will outline critical insights into the evolving digital threat landscape and the governance of emerging technologies such as
Cybersecurity spending across the Gulf is projected to surpass Dh120 billion by 2030, as artificial intelligence, sovereign cloud strategies, and hyperscale data infrastructure redefine the region’s digital future, according to a new report from Grand View Research, Cyber Resilience in the Gulf: Where Technology Meets Sovereign Risk (2025 Edition). As both UAE and Saudi
OPSWAT Academy, a premier provider of critical infrastructure protection (CIP) cybersecurity training, today announced it was named a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Submitter Partner by ISC2™. The collaboration enables cybersecurity professionals worldwide to grow their expertise while meeting maintenance requirements for their ISC2 certifications, including
BeyondTrust, global leader in identity security protecting Paths to Privilege™, has announced its top cybersecurity predictions for 2026 and beyond, identifying the trends that will redefine how organizations protect identities, secure data, and prepare for a rapidly evolving threat landscape. The annual forecast, developed by leading BeyondTrust experts, Morey J.
This update expands cross-platform Extended Detection and Response capabilities, streamlines security settings management and provides deeper understanding of network activity. These enhancements enable faster threat detection, easier configuration control, and greater operational efficiency. Recent findings from Kaspersky ICS CERT reveal that malicious objects were
SANS Institute launched the 10th-anniversary edition of the Holiday Hack Challenge, the free global cybersecurity game that has trained and entertained hundreds of thousands of players worldwide. This year’s release reimagines the game for modern learners, introducing fast micro-challenges, in-depth capstone puzzles, a CTF-only mode for streamlined play, and a throwback to
ManageEngine, a division of Zoho Corporation and a leading provider of enterprise IT management solutions, today announced the UAE debut of its cybersecurity seminar, Shield NxG. The event will take place at the JW Marriott Hotel Marina in Dubai on 11 November and at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi on 13 November. Following the success […]
Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity and digital privacy company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Oman Data Park (ODP), the Sultanate’s leading managed services and cloud provider, to strengthen cybersecurity collaboration and support organizations in Oman in building greater resilience against evolving cyber threats. The MoU establishes a framework for
Held under the patronage of the UAE Cybersecurity Council, the inaugural AICyberFest concluded at GITEX 2025 with final pitching sessions and an awards ceremony celebrating the UAE’s most promising cybersecurity talents. Bringing together over 80 students from 17 universities across the UAE, the national competition challenged participants to develop AI-powered
For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, SANS Institute, the world’s most trusted provider of cybersecurity training, has released its Secure the Generations Toolkit to provide practical, expert-backed resources tailored to help individuals of all ages stay safe online. Cybersecurity is more than a corporate concern, it affects families, schools and communities globally. While
Boursa Kuwait successfully concluded its hosting of the fifth edition of UNICODE, an intensive cybersecurity, software development, and financial technology (FinTech) training program organized by CODED Academy with the bourse and the Kuwait Financial Center (Markaz) as strategic partners in the program. The achievement was marked by a graduation ceremony held in the
GITEX GLOBAL 2025 concluded today after a five-day surge of deal-making and breakthrough unveilings across AI, data infrastructure, cybersecurity, quantum, digital health and biotech – convening more than 6,800 exhibitors, 2,000 startups from 180 countries, and 1,200 investors at Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Harbour. Endorsing the event as a global force in
The Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) announced its latest cybersecurity products with innovative enhancements during its participation at GITEX Global 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Through this enhancement, DESC reinforces Dubai’s position as a global leader in cyber security and highlights its commitment to advancing a secure, resilient, and digitally
SentinelOne, a global leader in AI-native security, announced its participation in GITEX GLOBAL 2025, which will take place from October 13 to 17, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Under the theme ‘Securing the Future with AI-Powered Cyber Defense’, the company will highlight key innovations across its Singularity Platform, including Purple AI, AI-SIEM,
The course is developed by Kaspersky AI Technology Research Center and aims to equip cybersecurity professionals with the essential skills to understand, evaluate and defend against vulnerabilities in large language models (LLMs). The advent of LLMs has revolutionized the way companies develop and interact with Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems, while simultaneously
As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the UAE Cybersecurity Council has announced the launch of a new national competition titled “Nebras”, designed to nurture a culture of digital awareness among children and youth. The initiative invites young participants to create visual content that promotes online safety and cybersecurity, with total prizes worth Dh30,000 up for
SANS Institute, the global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, has announced SANS Cyber Safari 2025 from October 4 to 23, 2025, the most comprehensive training event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The 20-day training event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya covering 13 specialized courses across key cybersecurity disciplines, along with three […]
Kaspersky, together with Smart Africa and Africaines in Tech, has launched an innovative, science-backed career orientation test “Future You in Tech” created to promote professional development for young women in the cybersecurity industry and help remove potential entry barriers. The test is designed to help them discover which career paths best align with their
As part of its ‘KnowTalks’ initiative, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), launched a new series of inspiring discussion sessions in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Held at the Rainbow Theater, the sessions explored a diverse range of critical topics, including strategy





























