Cybersecurity

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Bots Now Make Up Nearly Half of All Internet Traffic Globally

News Desk 1 16/04/2024

Thales, the cybersecurity leader that protects critical applications, APIs, and data, anywhere at scale, today announced the release of the 2024 Imperva Bad Bot Report, a global analysis of automated bot traffic across the internet. Nearly half (49.6%) of all internet traffic came from

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Over 54 Billion Cookies Found Leaked To The Dark Web

News Desk 1 10/04/2024 0

Cybersecurity Tools Can Nix Malicious Activities A new study has revealed a staggering figure: over 54 billion cookies have been leaked on the dark web. While cookies are commonly associated with web browsing, hackers’ exploitation poses significant risks to user privacy and security. The leaked cookies, originating from more than 150 countries worldwide, underscore

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Acronis Partner Day Dubai 2024 To Highlight Cybersecurity Innovations

Arnold Pinto 07/04/2024 0

Middle East Faces Rising Cyberattacks Acronis Partner Day Dubai 2024 will convene at Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, on April 22, providing a comprehensive platform to discuss the latest innovations in the cybersecurity landscape. The event is an exclusive gathering of industry experts, thought leaders, IT service providers, and MSPs. Acronis, a world leader in […]

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GISEC Global 2024 To Highlight AI Impact On Cybersecurity

Arnold Pinto 05/04/2024 0

From April 23-25, 2024, In Dubai With the 13th edition of GISEC Global scheduled to be held in Dubai emirate in the United Arab Emirates from April 23-25, 2024, the cybersecurity community is gearing up to confront the profound influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on international cybersecurity practices. GISEC Global 2024, held at Dubai World […]

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Google Cloud Appoints Noor Al-Sulaiti to Lead Cybersecurity Business Development

News Desk 1 03/04/2024

Google Cloud today announced the appointment of Noor Al-Sulaiti as Head of Security Business Development and Government Relations for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa region (META). Noor, an industry veteran known for her innovative leadership, brings a wealth of experience in the telecommunications and technology sectors to her new role. Noor’s appointment is yet

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AI Cybersecurity Market To Surpass $133Bn By 2030

News Desk 1 28/03/2024 0

Businesses Prioritise Proactive Defence Mechanisms Adopting AI-enhanced cybersecurity solutions has become a pivotal strategy for organisations worldwide in a digital landscape riddled with cyber threats. Recent data reveals a stark contrast in financial repercussions between entities fortified with AI-powered defences and those without. Notably, companies leveraging AI

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GISEC Global 2024 To Feature 2 Unusual Headline Speakers

News Desk 1 24/03/2024 0

Event Dates Are April 23 To 25 GISEC Global, the premier annual cybersecurity event in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, will feature Matt O’Neill, a former United States Secret Service Agent, and Hieu Minh Ngo, a Vietnamese cybersecurity expert, as headline speakers. The event will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre […]

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OPSWAT Sets New Standard in Cybersecurity with First-Ever 100% Rating

News Desk 1 19/03/2024

OPSWAT, a global leader in perimeter defense cybersecurity and pioneer of Deep CDR technology, proudly announces that it has achieved a 100% Protection and Accuracy Score from SE Labs, an independently-owned and run testing company that assesses security products and services. OPSWAT is the first company to achieve this rating in CDR testing. Cybercriminals frequently […]

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Fortinet Joins the European Commission’s Cybersecurity Skills Academy Initiative

News Desk 1 05/03/2024

Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT), the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, today announced it has joined the European Commission’s Cybersecurity Skills Academy initiative. Through the Fortinet Training Institute, Fortinet pledges to offer its award-winning cybersecurity training and security awareness curriculum to up to 75,000

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Navigating Cybersecurity Challenges with the Essential Eight

News Desk 1 28/02/2024

Cybercriminals continue to target critical infrastructure for substantial financial gain while also strategically attacking third-party vendors. And because, like any enterprise, they aim to maximize the returns on their investments in these attacks, their approach is both aggressive and persistent. To effectively defend themselves from these campaigns, businesses need to

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Cisco Collaborates with du Telecom in a Landmark Cybersecurity Transformation Initiative

News Desk 1 26/02/2024

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) today announced a landmark collaboration with du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), signaling the beginning of a major cybersecurity transformation initiative. The initiative focuses on revolutionizing du’s Security Operations Center (SOC) into an advanced Cyber Defense and Intelligence Center, leveraging artificial

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Sophos Expands Commitment to the Channel with New Dedicated Partner Care Offering

News Desk 1 22/02/2024

Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, is expanding its commitment to the channel with the addition of Partner Care, a new offering in its global partner program that features a dedicated, 24×7 team of Sophos experts who handle non-sales related questions and operational support. The offering is designed to […]

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AFRIPOL signs MoU with Group-IB to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities

News Desk 1 22/02/2024

AFRIPOL has signed today 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

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OPSWAT Invests $10 Million in Scholarship Learning Program

News Desk 1 21/02/2024

OPSWAT, a global leader in perimeter defense cybersecurity solutions for critical environments, 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

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Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team Drives Cybersecurity with SentinelOne

News Desk 1 19/02/2024

In 2021 The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team made its return to Formula One and announced SentinelOne as its Official Cybersecurity Partner. Today, the team is extending this collaboration in a multi-year agreement that sees SentinelOne at the heart of the team’s efforts to drive safety, security and success on and off the track […]

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World’s largest bug bounty: Positive Technologies offers bug hunters

News Desk 1 13/02/2024

Positive Technologies is constantly refining its approach to result-driven cybersecurity[1]: as part of the bug bounty program Positive Dream Hunting, security researchers from around the world can attempt to trigger two non-tolerable events[2]. The first person who can inject malicious code into the company’s products or steal money from its accounts will be

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Gartner Recognizes Trend Micro as a leader in End Point Security

News Desk 1 09/02/2024

Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, has been recognized 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

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Kingston Technology: Middle Eastern law firms “must prioritize cybersecurity

News Desk 1 08/02/2024

The legal landscape is increasingly becoming a prime target for malicious actors, posing serious challenges and responsibilities for law firms to secure their digital infrastructure. Trusted repositories of highly confidential and sensitive information concerning finance, business, intellectual property, and personal agreements, the necessity for law firms to protect such

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Cisco Duo Plans to Launch New Cloud Data Center in the UAE

News Desk 1 07/02/2024

Cisco today announced its plan for a new local cloud data center in the UAE for its Duo multifactor authentication (MFA) and secure access solution. Set to launch in mid-2024, the new data center will support businesses of all sizes in strengthening their cybersecurity posture and improving connection performance. Commenting on the announcement, H.E. Dr. […]

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UAE Government’s Cybersecurity Chief Dr Mohammed Al Kuwaiti Addresses World’s Largest G[P]RC Summit

News Desk 1 30/01/2024

Under the esteemed patronage of the Head of UAE’s Cyber Security Council H.E. Dr Mohammed Al Kuwaiti, along with Abu Dhabi Police, and the UAE Banks Federation, the G[P]RC Summit, concluded today in Dubai. The specialised event is the world’s largest and foremost gathering on governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) seamlessly integrated with performance and […]