ASIS International announced the launch of an American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-approved standard that is dedicated to security risk assessments. The ASIS Security Risk Assessment (SRA) Standard has been revised and designed to change how organisations evaluate and manage security risks. Developed by a team of experienced...
Nozomi Networks launched a new Vantage region in the United Arab Emirates, expanding its global cloud footprint. This move is part of Nozomi Networks' ongoing commitment to the UAE and the Middle East. Nozomi Vantage is a cloud-based cybersecurity management platform that offers unified OT/IoT security...
The United Arab Emirates has announced a new partnership with the United Nations Climate Security Mechanism (CSM) to address global challenges related to climate change. The UAE has committed to providing an annual contribution of USD$600,000 for two years, totalling USD$1.2 million. This contribution demonstrates the UAE's...
John Dix, Sales- Land Communications, Thales explores the role of data-centric security in complex future warfare. There were times when we couldn’t take doctors out in the field with us when I served, for a few good reasons: some were not commando trained and therefore couldn’t...
SystemHouse Solutions announced its participation in The Security Event 2024, which is taking place from April 30th to May 2nd at the NEC in Birmingham. This event is expected to be exceptional, with a record number of exhibitors showcasing their advanced security solutions. SystemHouse Solutions is introducing...
Concentric AI has partnered with TRINEXIA, to provide advanced data security solutions to the rapidly growing markets of the Middle East and India. The Data Risk Report from Concentric AI indicated that 83% of the most at-risk data is overshared, and according to IBM's Cost of...
Dr Mark Deakes, chair of the International Hologram Manufacturers Association, considers the role of holograms in protecting intellectual property (IP) and the Security Image Register. There can be little doubt about holography’s role as an active technology protecting intellectual property rights in the modern era. The...
AhnLab Inc. announced on Monday that it has signed an agreement with Saudi Arabian Information Technology Company (SITE) to establish a joint venture (JV). SITE is a security and cloud service national enterprise that is fully funded by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF). The new JV...
With the growing digitisation of spaces and processes, the security of resources is becoming more and more of a concern. A huge part of a company’s revenue is spent on physical and IT security to ensure the safety of assets, human resources and the business environment....
With the advent of cheaper video technology and faster data processing techniques, video surveillance is becoming widespread in most public spaces in urban life. According to the verified market research report, the Video Surveillance market was valued at USD 54.21 billion and is projected to reach...
barox Kommunikation AG, has partnered with AlJammaz Technologies, the leading technology value-added distributor in Saudi, the GCC, and the Middle East. AlJammaz Technologies is a distributor of various technology products, solutions, and services, serving a broad spectrum of vertical markets, including financial, industrial, education, telecom,...
ARIA Cybersecurity Solutions has recently become a Technology Partner of Rockwell Automation's PartnerNetwork™. This partnership allows customers to easily find complementary products that can help them address their application challenges. ARIA's AZT PROTECT™ is an advanced solution that protects operational technology (OT) environments. This solution extends and...
HH the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, along with HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Dr Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, visited the Ministry of Interior in Kuwait. The Deputy Prime Minister, Defense Minister, and Acting Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah and Interior Ministry Undersecretary Lt...
Foundry and IDC Middle East announced the launch of the first edition of the CSO30 Awards in the UAE, KSA, and Qatar. The CSO30 Awards is part of a global awards program aligned with Foundry’s and IDC’s commitment to the region. The awards ceremony will be held...
According to a report by Frost & Sullivan, regulation is the strongest factor in cybersecurity growth. The report offers insights into the current conditions of the cybersecurity industry in the region. The report highlights the exponential growth of the region's cybersecurity landscape. The GCC cybersecurity industry...
Qualys, Inc. has announced that it has received cloud service provider (CSP) certification from the Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC). Qualys is a leading provider of cloud-based IT, security, and compliance solutions. The certification confirms that Qualys' cloud services meet the CSP Security Standard requirements set...
Panzura LLC announced their global file management system, Panzura CloudFS, as a "DCIG TOP 5 Enterprise Multi-site File Collaboration Solution" in the 2024-25 DCIG TOP 5 Enterprise Multi-site File Collaboration Solutions report. This recognition comes from the Data Center Intelligence Group (DCIG), a leading analyst firm,...
Ryad Soobhany, Associate Professor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Heriot-Watt University Dubai, unravels the use of camera technology in Middle East urban planning to enhance security. In the ever-changing landscape of the Middle East, where rapid urbanisation meets technological advancement, the integration of camera technology is...
Paul Lawson, Executive Director, Cyber Defense, CPX, takes us through insights and best practices from a recently launched whitepaper looking at the cybersecurity implications of AI adoption. The surge in AI adoption, exemplified by the widespread use of generative AI technologies and tools like ChatGPT, is...
The Security Industry Association (SIA) revealed its 2024 honouree list for the SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Power 100. The list of 100 women in the security industry honours those who have outstanding accomplishments and success stories within the security industry. As we have recently celebrated...
The start of this decade has brought about significant challenges, including a pandemic, economic collapse, a shift towards digitalisation and reliance on the internet, political conflicts around the world, social unrest, disruptive technologies, and a surge in cyber-attacks that pose a threat to the cyber...
Wearin', in partnership with France's General Directorate of the National Gendarmerie, has developed a connected tactical vest that uses AI for its abnormal-situation detection system. Wearin' Brain is manually triggered by an SOS button or automatically detects an abnormal situation and transmits the personnel's geolocation to...
Women have been the pillars of economic growth since ancient times. Whether it is running a household, or leading high-worth corporations, women have had a high footprint in all sectors of business activities. They have been exhibiting business resilience, intelligence and competence through years and...
Passwordless implementation has long been heralded as the future, but are we ready, asks Mortada Ayad, Director, Sales Engineering at Delinea. We often hear about the increasing appetite for a passwordless future and while this mostly is in the context of consumers, the reasons for organisations...
Messe Frankfurt Middle East officially launched the 2025 edition of the Intersec exhibition in response to the high demand from exhibitors and visitors following a record-breaking event in January this year. Returning to the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in 2025, Intersec is set to be...
Matrix recently introduced the Matrix All Color Cameras, a camera that provides vivid coloured images in low-light conditions. The launch of the Matrix All Color Series IP Cameras in Turret Enclosures reflects a strategic move by Matrix to broaden its product portfolio while upholding the brand's...
Dell Technologies announced plans to open a new merge and logistics fulfilment centre in Saudi Arabia. This investment commemorates Dell’s regional headquarters license to operate in Saudi Arabia and the company’s commitment to Saudi Vision 2030 in driving economic diversification through technological advancement. The new centre will...
Dan Norman takes us through the ISF’s last two-year forecast – made in 2022 – to determine how accurate they were, and the measures organisations may need to take. Every year the ISF provides a detailed, scenario-based, two-year threat forecast to its member organisations – a...
Group-IB released a comprehensive overview of the cyber threat landscape in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) which found a startling surge in ransomware and leaks. The Hi-Tech Crime Trends report covered the years 2023/2024 and provides a thorough analysis of how cybersecurity challenges in the...
Genetec Inc. announced Security Center SaaS, an enterprise-grade, unified solution. Built with cybersecurity and privacy at its core, the new offering is a scalable, open, and unified software as a service solution (SaaS). Christian Morin, Vice President of Product Engineering and CSO, Genetec Inc. said: "The physical...
It’s full steam ahead as we begin to finalise preparations for the forthcoming Security Middle East Conference – an event that will once again define the security sector. We’re delighted to say that pre registrations are nearly at 50% for our second conference, with top-level security...
Decision Sciences International Corporation has developed a unique technology capable of determining the atomic number and bulk density of materials by analysing the trajectories of charged particles. The company offer a commercial vehicle and cargo screening solution called Discovery®, based on over 14 years of R&D...
The International Data Corporation (IDC) hosted more than 1,000 of the region's IT leaders for its 17th annual IDC Middle East CIO Summit. Taking place at the Grand Hyatt Dubai on February 21-22, the event served as a dynamic platform for senior business executives, IT professionals, leading...
Organisations worldwide are facing an increasing cost of doing business. This is driven by escalating energy costs, labour shortages, ongoing supply chain issues and other factors. Another cost that companies tend to overlook or misunderstand is the cost of a data breach. According to IBM, 51%...
Phishing attacks analysed by Positive Technologies experts against organisations in 2022–2023 found that cyber criminals pose as contractors to target governments and defence. As the phishing-as-a-service model has become common practice, experts predict an increase in the role of AI in both conducting and preventing attacks. The...
CyberOT Secure Summit 2024: Safeguarding the Future of Digital Security is set to welcome visitors to its Dubai event next week. Held on the 28th and 29th of February 2024 at the Innovation Hub, RIT University, Dubai Silicon Oasis, those who attend can expect to learn...
The future of technological advancements in the security landscape is a topic which most are interested in. However, it is always best to ask an expert. Vice President of Industrial Security Operations at Saudi Aramco, Sami Alajmi, reflects on his career and the state of...
AccessData recently signed ARM, as its Middle East and Africa (MEA) distribution partner. According to their partnership, ARM will be responsible for business development, and market expansion and assist AccessData in building the channel partner community in the region through a partner recruitment drive. Simon Whitburn, Senior...
SANS Institute announced SANS Abu Dhabi February 2024, a specialised training event in ICS security and incident response tactics. Hosted at the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi, from February 24 to 29, 2024, SANS Abu Dhabi will target how the cybersecurity industry can safeguard critical...
Infoblox Inc. unveiled an industry-first, AI-driven security operations solution, SOC Insights. This solution boosts its DNS Detection and Response solution, BloxOne® Threat Defense. SOC Insights bolsters security analysts to jump-start investigations and dramatically reduce response time by turning vast amounts of security events, network, ecosystem, and unique...
VAST Data announced its partnership with Run: ai, the leader in computing orchestration for AI workloads. The collaboration between both companies hopes to redefine AI operations at scale, offering a full-stack solution encompassing computing, storage, and data management. VAST and Run:ai will be addressing the critical needs...
SecurityScorecard released an analysis of the cybersecurity landscape of the largest companies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) which found that 73% of companies have third-party suppliers that experienced a breach and 73% were exposed to a fourth-party breach, indicating significant business risk. The report...
Emrill, a UAE-based facilities management company, has recently launched a new app called Techsphere Security Patrol to enhance its total FM digital solutions for clients and employees. The app is expected to increase security measures and improve the overall living experience for residents of prominent communities...
Emirates Investment Bank allegedly experienced a data breach, however, the motive for the attack is undisclosed. The hack was made public after a hacker known as JustAnon69 posted on the dark web to boast of gaining access to Emirates Investment Bank details and attempting to sell...
Zenitel launched a unified critical communication solution for healthcare customers to ensure that security teams can keep their environment safe from risks. The company’s healthcare communication solutions are designed to assist healthcare facility owners by automating daily tasks which reduces demand on healthcare workers. With more than...
GJD, a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of perimeter protection and intruder detection solutions, unveiled its latest innovations at Intersec Dubai 2024. Intersec Dubai took place at the impressive Dubai World Trade Centre from the 16th of January to the 18th of January...
Data is central to corporate daily operations, and leaders must be knowledgeable in the intricacies of data privacy and protection. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, it is transforming the way organizations, industries, societies, and individuals operate and interact with each other. In the first part...
Data is king and is central to everything we do. Whether you represent a business, a nonprofit, an educational institution, a government agency, or the military, data plays a crucial role in your daily operations. Today, more than ever, it is imperative for company leaders...
A strategic partnership between stc group and its subsidiary will revolutionise Saudi Arabia’s extensive railway network. sirar by stc, and the Saudi Railway Company (SAR) will focus their sights on the Information Technology and technological innovation landscape within the Kingdom's infrastructure to facilitate an alliance and...
In the realm of cloud network security, researchers have found that 67% of organizations express concerns about misconfigurations or incorrect setups of cloud platforms. Additionally, 59% of respondents worry about the increased risk of sensitive data leaks. With challenges ranging from cloud misconfiguration and access...
Security & Fire Excellence Awards, which will take place on Monday 02 December 2024 at JW Marriott Grosvenor House on Park Lane in London!
Following the incredible event in December, we are very excited to back at the highly prestigious Great Room at JW Marriott Grosvenor House, this year running alongside IFSEC, FIREX, Facilities Show and Safety & Health Expo which take place on 2–4 December, 2024 at ExCel London.
Offering elegance, flexibility and sheer quality, JW Marriott Grosvenor House London is a meeting destination of unrivalled luxury in the heart of Mayfair. Since 1929, the Great Room has welcomed royalty, presidents, actors and musicians for the most exclusive and lavish events. One of Europe’s largest and most impressive event spaces to dine banquet style, the Great Room has always been the jewel in Grosvenor House’s crown.
Security & Fire Excellence Awards is the perfect opportunity for you to recognise and reward the excellence of your teams and to network and socialise with the very best in your industry, plus with the early December dateline, combined with the shared dateline with IFSEC and FIREX, you can now cost effectively combine your attendance with your company’s festive celebrations and exhibition participation too!