Cybersecurity

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Akamai World Tour Dubai Concludes as a Landmark Event, Championing AI and Cybersecurity for the Middle East

PR News Desk 03/10/2025

Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the cybersecurity and cloud computing company that powers and protects business online, organized the Akamai World Tour hosted in Dubai, an insightful one-day event held on October 1, 2025, at the stunning TODA, The Theatre of Digital Art. The

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Dubai Police Unveil Dh223,000 Cybersecurity Contest to Spot UAE’s Brightest Ethical Hackers

News Desk 01/10/2025

Image Credit: Dubai Media Office  Dubai: Cybercrime may be evolving at lightning speed, but Dubai Police are determined to stay one step ahead and they’re inviting the community to help. This October, in line with Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the force has launched a major competition to uncover the UAE’s top ethical hacking talent, offering a […]

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Rapid7 Announces Strategic Expansion into the UAE to Support Region’s Cybersecurity Growth and Digital Vision

PR News Desk 01/10/2025

Rapid7, Inc. (NASDAQ: RPD), a global leader in threat detection and exposure management, today announced the launch of its new local entity and local instance of its platform in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking a significant strategic investment in the region. This expansion reinforces Rapid7’s long-term commitment to the UAE’s government, businesses, and partner

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Introducing Acronis True Image 2026: The First Consumer Cybersecurity and Backup Tool with Built-In Patch Management

PR News Desk 01/10/2025

Acronis, a global leader in cybersecurity and data protection, has announced the general availability of Acronis True Image 2026, the new release of its natively integrated backup and security software for consumers and small businesses. The latest version introduces built-in patch management for Windows and a strengthened security engine with AI-based threat detection,

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Sophos Highlights AI-Driven Cybersecurity and MDR Solutions at GITEX Global 2025

PR News Desk 29/09/2025

Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today, announced its participation at GITEX Global 2025, taking place from October 13–17 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. At the event, Sophos will showcase its advanced innovations such as Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Active Threat Response and the new Sophos Endpoint—now

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OPSWAT to Unveil Interactive Cybersecurity Mini Lab and Elite Red Team Capabilities at GITEX GLOBAL 2025

PR News Desk 24/09/2025

On the back of 30% year-on-year growth in the Middle East and significant regional investment, including the opening of its Dubai-based OPX Lab, OPSWAT is set to make its strongest-ever participation at GITEX GLOBAL 2025 (Hall 25, Stand C30). With an unwavering focus on real-world cyber defence applications, the company aims to address the region’s […]

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Group-IB Exposes Critical Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities and Emerging Threats in META Region

PR News Desk 23/09/2025

Group-IB, a leading creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, has unveiled its latest META Intelligence Insights Report, offering a detailed snapshot of the region’s evolving threat landscape. The intelligence report that looks at cybersecurity trends for July and August 2025 highlights a concerning uptick in cyber threats,

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Gartner Says that in the Age of GenAI, Preemptive Capabilities, not Detection and Response, are the Future of Cybersecurity

PR News Desk 18/09/2025

By 2030, preemptive cybersecurity solutions will account for 50% of IT security spending, up from less than 5% in 2024, replacing standalone detection and response (DR) solutions as the preferred approach to defend against cyberthreats, according to Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company. Preemptive cybersecurity technologies use advanced AI and

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MEICA EXPO 2025 Convenes Global Leaders to Drive Innovation in Instrumentation, Cybersecurity, and Automation in Middle East

PR News Desk 17/09/2025

The 6th Annual Middle East Instrumentation Cybersecurity and Automation EXPO (MEICA) marked a successful opening at Rixos Marina, Abu Dhabi, bringing together global leaders, technical experts, and industry stakeholders from 16th to 18th September 2025. This year’s event is hosted by UAE Cybesecurity Council and supported by ISA Saudi Arabia Section. As the region’s first

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Kaspersky survey: 70% have cybersecurity solutions installed in the UAE

PR News Desk 12/09/2025

A recent Kaspersky survey entitled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge and behavior”, showed that professionals surveyed in the UAE, use multiple devices for work: along with a computer, 58% of respondents also use a mobile phone, and 40% use a tablet as well. At the same time 70% of respondents acknowledged having cybersecurity protection […]

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Deloitte and Datamount announce strategic alliance at COMEX Oman 2025 to advance cybersecurity capabilities across Oman

PR News Desk 11/09/2025

Deloitte and Datamount announce strategic alliance at COMEX Oman 2025 to advance cybersecurity capabilities across Oman The new MoU positions Deloitte as the strategic cybersecurity partner powering Datamount’s managed security services in line with Oman Vision 2040. Muscat, Oman, September 11th, 2025: Deloitte Middle East has announced the signing of a Memorandum of

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Ivanti Champions Digital Employee Experience (DEX) as UAE Enterprises Prioritize Hybrid Work and Cybersecurity

PR News Desk 10/09/2025

Ivanti, the company that breaks down barriers between IT and security to enable Everywhere Work, today announced an expanded focus on Digital Employee Experience (DEX) across the UAE and wider GCC. With enterprises accelerating digital transformation and hybrid work adoption, Ivanti’s DEX platform, powered by Ivanti Neurons provides IT and security leaders with intelligent

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Group-IB and Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Cybersecurity Cooperation

PR News Desk 08/09/2025

Group-IB, a leading creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) to strengthen cooperation in tackling cybercrime and enhancing digital threat resilience across Botswana, helping to protect companies and citizens from evolving

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Sophos Endpoint Now Integrated with Taegis MDR and XDR, Strengthening Cybersecurity ROI

PR News Desk 03/09/2025

Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today announced that Sophos Endpoint is now natively integrated and automatically included in all Taegis™ Extended Detection and Response (XDR) and Taegis Managed Detection and Response (MDR) subscriptions. This milestone gives customers immediate access to combined prevention, detection,

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University of Dubai and WiCSME Sign MoU to Launch CyberSHE in the UAE: A Strategic Leap for Women in Cybersecurity

PR News Desk 28/08/2025

The University of Dubai (UoD) and Women in Cyber Security Middle East (WiCSME) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding to launch CyberSHE, a regional bootcamp program designed to empower and equip aspiring women in cybersecurity with market-ready skills, in the United Arab Emirates. The agreement was signed at the University of Dubai campus by […]

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Genetec outlines key considerations for IT professionals to strengthen cybersecurity readiness

PR News Desk 28/08/2025

Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), the global leader in enterprise physical security software, outlined key considerations for IT professionals as they look to strengthen protection against today’s cyber threats while preparing for the challenges of tomorrow. With the region’s growing investments in smart cities, energy hubs, and mega events, the need for physical security

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Trend Micro Puts Industry Ahead of Cyberattacks with Industry’s First Proactive Cybersecurity AI

PR News Desk 27/08/2025

Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704) has launched a breakthrough model that aims to change the way enterprises approach cyber risk.  Designed to drive proactive security outcomes, Trend Cybertron, the industry’s first specialized cybersecurity large language model (LLM), leverages the industry’s most precise local risk assessments and deepest global

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Cisco Outlines Five Priority Actions to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Healthcare

PR News Desk 26/08/2025

Cisco, today, shares five priority actions every healthcare organization must take to strengthen security and maintain digital resilience across the sector. This forward-looking approach addresses the unique vulnerabilities of healthcare, while seeking to help organizations in the UAE build resilience and maintain trust in a rapidly evolving technology landscape. As a

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Bridging gaps for better cybersecurity: timely and effective Threat Intelligence is a priority for IT professionals in the UAE

PR News Desk 21/08/2025

Cybersecurity teams today face increasingly sophisticated attacks powered by artificial intelligence, automation, and advanced persistent threats (APTs), making traditional reactive security measures insufficient. To effectively counter these evolving dangers, organizations must adopt a proactive approach that leverages threat intelligence (TI). By anticipating potential

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SANS report finds humans still the main attack vector as 80% of organizations flag social engineering as their number one risk

PR News Desk 18/08/2025

The latest survey data from SANS Institute, the world’s most trusted provider of cybersecurity training, reveals that 80% of organizations rank social engineering as the number one human-related risk—an already formidable threat now supercharged by AI. As attackers use artificial intelligence to craft more convincing and scalable deception tactics, the stakes for human