Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the launch of a new AWS Local Zones location in Muscat, Oman. AWS Local Zones are a type of infrastructure deployment that places AWS compute, storage, database and other services near large populations, industry and information technology (IT) centers—enabling customers to deploy applications thatRead More…

Tenable has published the results of a global study that revealed that cybersecurity is the top consideration as businesses decide on investing in the metaverse. In fact, even in a challenging global economy, concerns about macroeconomic conditions trailed behind cybersecurity worries. This sentiment underscores the rising criticality of cybersecurity inRead More…

Trend Micro has launched its Middle East and Africa (MEA) headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The new MEA HQ will bolster region’s cybersecurity ecosystem, strengthen partnerships with government entities and private organizations, and accelerate the transition towards a safer digital future, in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and theRead More…

Sophos has announced the general availability of Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR) with new industry-first threat detection and response capabilities. Sophos is the first endpoint security provider to integrate vendor agnostic telemetry from third-party security technologies into its MDR offering, providing unprecedented visibility and detection across diverse operating environments.Read More…

Skills shortage may become a talent war, says Vectra AI Vectra AI has released its predictions for 2023, revealing the emerging trends that will shape cybersecurity next year. Christian Borst, EMEA CTO at Vectra AI commented, “Next year, organisations will face more unknown cyber threats targeting on-premises systems, cloud infrastructure,Read More…

Offensive Security will provide companies and their employees based in Bahrain with a varied suite of cybersecurity programs NGN Training Center by NGN International, a security services provider and systems integrator, has partnered with Offensive Security (“OffSec”) and its own NGN Training Center. OffSec will provide companies and their employeesRead More…

IT service provider ISSQUARED has announced a new partnership with Bulwark Distribution to extend the reach of its cybersecurity solutions to the Middle East. Two digital security firms will bring their expertise together to help organisations strengthen their cybersecurity posture and minimise cyber risks. Bulwark is an established distributor ofRead More…

stc Bahrain is a key participant in the largest gathering of cybersecurity experts in the Kingdom, the Arab International Cybersecurity Summit, as Cyber Innovation Partner. The company is hosting a stand that highlights its latest cybersecurity solutions, in addition to interacting with key industry and business leaders in the KingdomRead More…

Trellix has released its annual threat predictions report for 2023. Forecasts from the Trellix Advanced Research Center anticipate spikes in geopolitically motivated attacks across Asia and Europe, hacktivism fueled by tensions from opposing political parties, and vulnerabilities in core software supply chains. “Analyzing current trends is necessary but being predictiveRead More…

The two-day event attracted cybersecurity experts and leaders from all over the world. Dragos has participated in the Global Cybersecurity Forum, held in Riyadh recently. The two-day event attracted cybersecurity experts and leaders from all over the world. Ben Miller, who represented Dragos as its Vice President of Services, spokeRead More…