Proofpoint has released its annual Voice of the CISO report, which explores key challenges, expectations and priorities of chief information security officers (CISOs) worldwide. The 2024 report draws attention to a notable trend: while fears of cyber attacks remain high, CISOs in the UAE demonstrate increasing confidence in their abilityRead More…
According to GoDaddy 2023 entrepreneurship data survey, 8% of small businesses stated increasing cyber-attacks are a major concern, their major concerns in a potential breach, financial loss and loss of customer trust, highlight the impact one of these incidents can have on a small business. Safer Internet Day is aRead More…
With cybercrime increasingly posing a significant risk to enterprises globally, cybersecurity experts in South Africa are forecasting more challenging times ahead as threat actors exploit emerging innovations to launch sophisticated cyber attacks. Driven by heightened technological advancements such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), cybercriminals relentlessly utilize popularRead More…
Márk Szabó, a security writer at ESET, discusses the possibilities of AI-based cyberattacks and explores the question of whether we should start preparing for such attacks on critical infrastructure now.Read More…
Learning and development consultancy, HNI, is aiming to help regional businesses protect themselves from cyber-attacks, with the launch of a new digital training simulation to raise awareness across the workforce. Available in both English and Arabic languages, the initiative takes a fun and interactive approach to educating employees on scamming techniques, showing them how to protect their organisation from potential hacking threats. AsRead More…
Arcserve has announced it has been named an overall leader in the KuppingerCole’s 2023 Leadership Compass for Cloud Backup for Ransomware Protection. The report, which evaluated the main attributes and functions of cloud backup solutions for ransomware protection, recognized Arcserve’s leadership in product and market categories. KuppingerCole’s report analyst MikeRead More…
AHAD, a cyber security and risk management company, today announced that it has launched an Offensive Security Unit (OSU) to protect businesses from future cyber attacks before they happen.Read More…
Microbyte, a leading ICT security service provider, has urged Middle East businesses to step up their efforts and be extra vigilant of the threats posed by cyber attacks, emphasising the importance to invest in a robust infrastructure system for their day-to-day operations. With the widespread use of technology continuing toRead More…
Hundreds of computers in Ukraine compromised just hours after a wave of DDoS attacks brings down a number of Ukrainian websites.Read More…
Dave Russell, VP, Enterprise Strategy, Veeam, explains the why organizations should implement effective Modern Data Protection strategy that combines effective front-line cybersecurity defences with a comprehensive approach to data backup and disaster recovery to handle cybercrime.Read More…
Check Point Research (CPR) is sharing statistics of increases in cyber attacks on organizations in 2021. Last year, CPR saw a 71% increase in cyber attacks per week on corporate networks compared to 2020 in the UAE, and a 50 % increase worldwide.Read More…
Zeki Turedi, Chief Technology Officer, EMEA, CrowdStrike, provides a to-do list that CTO’s should have at the top of their agenda to drive their businesses in the new normal.Read More…
