At SANS Cyber Safari 2022, participants can learn proactive security strategies to prevent today’s threats from becoming tomorrow’s attacks SANS Institute has announced the SANS Cyber Safari 2022 training programme to be held at the JW Marriot Hotel Riyadh from October 1 to 13, 2022. Participants will learn practical cybersecurityRead More…

As for Q2 2022, ransomware remains one of the main threats towards information security, and the META region is not an exception. One of the most notable cases includes attacks on Shoprite, the largest retail chain in Africa. Other examples of aggravating situation with ransomware in the region, include attacksRead More…

From NFT ransoms to compromising privacy, the latest predictions of metaverse risks urge the tech industry to reinforce its digital defenses Trend Micro has released a new report titled Metaverse or Metaworse? Cybersecurity Threats Against the Internet of Experiences, warning of a “darkverse” of criminality hidden from law enforcement, whichRead More…

The ISO certificate was presented to Mahmood Kamel AlSaleh, the Managing Director of Gulf Researcher. Gulf Researcher W.L.L. has become the first GCC-headquartered research company to receive the renowned information security certification ISO 27001, in recognition of its exceptional commitment to protecting its clients’ information assets Gulf Researcher W.L.L. hasRead More…

Security Center 5.11 includes a wide spectrum of powerful features as standard, including KiwiVision analytics, Visitor Management, advanced mapping functions, threat level management, and more. Genetec has announced a new release of its flagship unified security platform, Security Center. With version 5.11, customers will have access to every module ofRead More…

stc has launched a Security Pass Program as part of their commitment to advancing Saudi Arabia’s tech landscape. The Security Pass Program for Suppliers will ensure that all stc suppliers meet the brand’s stringent standards and adopt cybersecurity best practices. Suppliers are encouraged to obtain a certificate of compliance withRead More…

Sophos has published a new sectoral survey report, The State of Ransomware in Retail 2022, which found that retail had the second highest rate of ransomware attacks last year of all sectors surveyed after the media, leisure, and entertainment industry. Globally, 77% of retail organisations surveyed were hit—a 75% increaseRead More…