Security

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Messe Frankfurt Middle East appoints new director to lead Security, Technology and Production portfolio

PR News Desk 08/04/2025

Messe Frankfurt Middle East, organisers of Intersec, the world’s leading event for safety, security and fire protection, and Light + Intelligent Building Middle East, the regional market leader within the light and building technology sector, has appointed Nathan Waugh as Portfolio Director,

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Global Checkmarx Study Reveals Developers are Growing More Confident in Application Security Knowledge, Still Hampered by Time Spent on Security

PR News Desk 27/03/2025

Checkmarxtoday released its global research report, “DevSecOps Evolution: from DevEx to DevSecOps,” which studied the current practices of development teams in large enterprises as they work toward more mature states of development, security and operations (DevSecOps). The survey found that development and security teams are making strides in the evolution to DevSecOps but

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Red Hat Enhances Security and Virtualization Experience with Latest Version of Red Hat OpenShift

PR News Desk 03/03/2025

Red Hat, Inc., the world’s leading provider of open source solutions, today announced the general availability of Red Hat OpenShift 4.18, the latest version of the industry’s leading hybrid cloud application platform powered by Kubernetes. Red Hat OpenShift 4.18 introduces new features and capabilities designed to streamline operations and security across IT

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Cisco Showcases Simplicity, Security and AI Readiness at Cisco Live Amsterdam

PR News Desk 25/02/2025

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO), the worldwide leader in networking and security, highlighted innovative technology, partnerships, and skills programs to the over 17,000 IT professionals that attended its flagship technology event in the EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) region. Cisco Live EMEA provides customers with a clear vision for how the company can help simplify […]

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Matrix is Now the Trusted Choice for Security in Dubai!

PR News Desk 21/01/2025

Matrix is proud to announce that our Network Cameras and Video Management Software have been officially certified by the Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) for the Dubai region. This achievement demonstrates Matrix’s ability to meet Dubai’s rigorous regulatory and performance standards, which are widely regarded as some of the most demanding in the global security

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Hybrid cloud adoption on the rise in physical security sector

News Desk 19/01/2025

Due to need for flexibility A new report has identified significant shifts towards hybrid cloud adoption and the increasing influence of information technology (IT) departments in physical security decisions. The study, conducted between August and September 2024, included participants from various sectors across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, South

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UAE’s security, safety and fire experts secure top honours at Intersec Awards 2025

PR News Desk 16/01/2025

The Intersec 2025 Awards, held last night (Wednesday, 15 January) at the Ritz Carlton DIFC in Dubai, celebrated the most innovative and outstanding achievements in safety, security, and fire protection. This year’s awards were a significant milestone for the UAE, with the country’s security, safety and fire protection professions securing an impressive eight out of

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Managing AI agents and disinformation security in focus at Intersec 2025

PR News Desk 14/01/2025

Tackling one of the most pressing challenges in cybersecurity – the growing risks posed by Agentic AI and disinformation – was a key focus at the inaugural CISO Business Briefing, part of Intersec 2025, where the security industry’s top leaders convened earlier today at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). In the session titled ‘Mitigating […]

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Matrix Set to Showcase Future-Ready Security Solutions at Intersec Dubai, 2025!

PR News Desk 28/12/2024

Matrix is thrilled to announce its participation in Intersec Dubai 2025, the premier global exhibition for security, emergency response, and safety. From January 14th to 16th at Booth CA-29, Saeed Hall 1, Matrix will showcase its comprehensive portfolio of cutting-edge, NDAA-compliant security solutions designed to meet the diverse needs of modern enterprises. Offering

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The Invisible Eyes and Ears in Our Homes: How Smart Devices are Eroding Privacy and Security

PR News Desk 10/12/2024

A Quiet Breach in the Heart of Our Homes   Privacy is generally held as a fundamental right, with citizens often having high expectations regarding the protection of their personal information. Citizens protest when they fear that governments are increasing their involvement in the citizens’ personal life. However, they don’t consider how much personal and

Cybersecurity

Sweden tops global rankings for cybersecurity preparedness in 2024

Arnold Pinto 26/11/2024

54 countries analysed A new study by cybersecurity research firm Psono has revealed that Sweden is the most prepared country to face data security threats in 2024, ranking highest on the global cybersecurity index. Sweden achieved an impressive composite score of 98.6, mainly due to its robust cybersecurity infrastructure, public awareness, and many cybersecurity

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Check Point Unveils New AI-Powered Network Security Innovations to Raise the Bar on Threat Prevention

PR News Desk 21/11/2024

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, today announced the new Check Point Quantum Firewall Software R82 (R82) and additional innovations for the Infinity Platform. As organizations face a 75% surge in cyber-attacks worldwide, R82 delivers new AI-powered engines to prevent against zero-day threats

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Intersec Awards 2025 attracts over 1,400 entries for prestigious security, safety and fire showcase  

PR News Desk 15/10/2024

The Intersec Awards 2025 are set to return for a fourth consecutive year, where they will be celebrating excellence in security, safety and fire prevention, recognising the individuals, teams and organisations setting new standards of excellence in these critical industries.   A total of 1,412  entries were received across a diverse range of 15 awards under

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Data Privacy Takes Priority Over Security Concerns Amid AI Adoption

News Desk 10/10/2024

Gulf Business Machines (GBM) today unveiled the findings of the 12th edition of its annual security report, titled ‘Embracing Opportunities and Mitigating Risks in the Age of AI’. This year’s study explores the growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on cybersecurity and data privacy across the Middle East, as AI adoption surges. Polling 500 security […]

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ScreenCheck unveils new intelligent security and identity solutions at Intersec Saudi 2024

PR News Desk 03/10/2024

ScreenCheck, a subsidiary of Centena Group, and a leading provider of security and identification solutions, garnered attention at Intersec Saudi 2024 by unveiling latest access control technology that offers the highest privacy protection. Highlighting the pivotal role of intelligent security solutions in driving growth across key sectors in the Middle East, the company

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Genetec expands Security Center SaaS with the launch of Operations Center

PR News Desk 02/10/2024

Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced the launch of Operations Center, a cloud-based work management solution designed specifically for physical security operations. Available as part of Security Center SaaS, or as a standalone product, this new solution is

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Tenable Introduces AI Aware: A Groundbreaking Proactive Security Solution for AI

PR News Desk 12/09/2024

Tenable®, the exposure management company, today announced the release of AI Aware, advanced detection capabilities designed to rapidly surface artificial intelligence solutions, vulnerabilities and weaknesses available in Tenable Vulnerability Management, the world’s #1 vulnerability management solution. Tenable AI Aware provides exposure insight into AI applications,

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Genetec Receives Dubai’s Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) Approval

PR News Desk 11/09/2024

Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, today announced that Security Center 5.12, the latest version of its flagship unified security platform, has officially been approved by the Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) of Dubai. Established in 2016, SIRA is a

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Milestone outlines 16 key trends set to transform the VMS sector by 2035

Arnold Pinto 11/09/2024

With AI and IoT integration EXCLUSIVE: According to a globally renowned data-driven video technology expert, the global video management software (VMS) industry is poised to witness 16 key trends by 2035, even as the sector moves from the legacy practice of merely watching video content to predicting and influencing events almost instantaneously by 2035. Jos […]

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New US AI Security Centre boosts US DOD’s capabilities

Arnold Pinto 11/09/2024

As technology rapidly evolves According to the agency’s director, the US National Security Agency’s newly established Artificial Intelligence Security Centre is proving instrumental in keeping the US Department of Defence (DOD) at the forefront of cutting-edge technology. US Air Force Gen. Timothy D. Haugh, Commander of US Cyber Command, highlighted the