Leading British data classification and secure messaging solution provider, Boldon James announced the appointment of StarLink as its new Value-Added Distributor to market market Classifier Foundation Suite data classification product range all across the African continent and also in Turkey. Boldon James Classifier empowers users to assign a value toRead More…

Trend Micro appointed Noura Hassan as the country manager for Trend Micro Egypt with immediate effect. Hassan brings with her a wealth of in-depth experience to her new post, with more than 14 years of regional, and local experience in the IT industry. “Noura Hassan joins a very strong and dedicatedRead More…

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, accompanied by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, today launched the ‘Dubai Cyber Security Strategy’ that aims to strengthen Dubai’s positionRead More…

ConsenSys, the blockchain specialist firm launched ConsenSys Academy by announcing the biggest blockchain challenge that will be open to both professionals and student developers worldwide, The ConsenSys Academy’s 2017 Challenge will help prepare blockchain developers for one of the fastest growing fields in technology, and provide them the opportunity toRead More…

TÜV Rheinland entered the GRC consulting market by acquiring 2MC, a GRC services company, which will enable TÜV to expand into GRC practice across UK, Middle East, and Africa. TÜV Rheinland customers will now benefit from 2MC’s expertise in cyber risk management, threat management, vulnerability management, incident management, business continuity management,Read More…

Research firm, Juniper Research issued a latest report that predicts the criminal data breaches will cost businesses a total of $8 trillion over the next 5 years, due to higher levels of Internet connectivity and inadequate enterprise wide security. The Future of Cybercrime & Security: Enterprise Threats & Mitigation 2017-2022 report forecastsRead More…

According to the latest Fraud and Risk report issued by Kroll, “the fraud, cyber, and security incidents are on the rise and is the “new normal” for companies in the Gulf region. The proportion of executives that reported their companies fell victim to fraud in the past year rose significantlyRead More…