Cisco Talos has released its cybersecurity report for the first quarter of 2023, highlighting the most common attacks, targets and other significant trends. The findings show that web shells were the top observed threat, comprising nearly 22 percent of incidents- a novel increase compared to previous quarters. Web shells areRead More…
Kaspersky has recently analyzed what digital superstitions Internet users in the UAE believe in nowadays and investigated whether there are grounds for these beliefs. According to the global Kaspersky Digital Superstitions survey, the most popular misbelief is that one should not pronounce “Yes” or “No” when speaking on the phoneRead More…
Fortinet has announced the findings from its global 2023 State of Operational Technology and Cybersecurity Report. The results represent the current state of operational technology (OT) security and point to the opportunity for continued improvement for organizations to secure an ever-expanding IT/OT threat landscape. In addition to the latest trendsRead More…
SANS Institute has announced a partnership with the Kuwait Institute of Banking Studies (KIBS), the training arm overseen by the Central Bank of Kuwait. This alliance brings together the expertise of both institutions to deliver an intensive, immersive Cyber Security Leaders Program, designed to create a new front line ofRead More…
Trellix has announced the appointment of Saudi Arabian national Khaled Alateeq as Head of the Middle East region. Alateeq’s knowledge, skills and his relationships with its public and private sector entities in the Kingdom — a strategic market for Trellix — were key deciding factors in his appointment.Read More…
SentinelOne will be participating at GITEX Africa 2023. The company will be showcasing their Singularity XDR Platform, Cloud Workload Security, and Singularity Identity solutions at the event, promoting cybersecurity awareness and bolstering the expansion of the African tech ecosystem.Read More…
Palo Alto Networks has announced the expansion of Prisma Access to a new Google Cloud region in Qatar to bring Zero Trust security to the hybrid workforce.Read More…
BeyondTrust has delivered multiple product innovations through Q1 of 2023 to enhance its solutions and add advanced, customer-centric capabilities to its Identity & Access Security platform.Read More…
Global organisations are increasingly embracing Security-as-a-Service (SECaaS) solutions while also accelerating zero-trust and AI adoption, according to F5’s 9th annual State of Application Strategy Report (SOAS). Forty two percent (42%) of respondents to F5’s flagship research report claim that the “speed of threat mitigation” is the main reason for turningRead More…
Research based on the analysis of incidents reported to customers of Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response (MDR) has revealed that Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts discovered more than three high-severity incidents with direct human involvement every day in 2022. The efficiency that external specialists provided while dealing with cybersecurity solutionsRead More…
Trellix has announced it has expanded its Threat Intelligence portfolio to increase threat expertise and actionable intelligence to help global customers stay ahead of cyber adversaries. The new offerings include Vulnerability Intelligence and Trellix Intelligence as a Service. Through a new partnership with Intel 471, Trellix Insights and Trellix Advanced Threat Landscape AnalysisRead More…
Acronis has announced the general availability of Acronis Advanced Security + Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) for Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud. With new capabilities such as AI-based attack analysis, Acronis EDR reduces complexity and simplifies workflows for a more streamlined operation, making it easier than ever for MSPs and theRead More…
