Kaspersky experts have reported a significant rise in targeted ransomware activity at GISEC Global 2025, with the number of active ransomware groups increasing by 35% between 2023 and 2024 – reaching 81 groups globally. Despite this surge, the number of infected victimsRead More…
Redington has announced a major milestone: achieving the AWS Security Competency in the Infrastructure Protection category. This designation positions Redington as the first AWS Partner in the Middle East to achieve Security Competency – and the first distributor globally to secure designation in the Infrastructure Protection category. The AWS SecurityRead More…
CrowdStrike has released its 2025 State of SMB Cybersecurity Report, uncovering a widening gap between cybersecurity awareness and readiness among small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). While 93% of SMBs consider themselves knowledgeable about cybersecurity risks and 83% report having a plan in place, just 36% are investing in new tools –Read More…
ServiceNow has launched a new, agentic chapter in enterprise security and risk, introducing AI agents to power the rise of self-defending enterprises. The new agents, available within ServiceNow’s industry-leading Security and Risk solutions, are designed to improve consistency, identify insights, and reduce response times. Partnerships with Microsoft and Cisco, alongRead More…
Fortinet has announced the FortiGate 700G series, a next-generation firewall (NGFW) purpose-built for the modern campus. Powered by Fortinet’s proprietary Network Processor 7 (NP7), Security Processor 5 (SP5) ASIC, and FortiOS, Fortinet’s unified operating system, the FortiGate 700G series delivers up to 7x higher firewall throughput, 4x better threat protection, andRead More…
CPX Holding has announced a strategic partnership with ISC2, the world’s leading nonprofit member organization for cybersecurity professionals. The collaboration aims to advance cybersecurity skills and workforce development by providing professionals with access to industry-recognized certifications and training programs. In response to the growing cybersecurity skills gap across the MENARead More…
Positive Technologies has conducted a study on cyberthreats facing countries in the Middle East. The study examines the impact of digital transformation, the rise of organized cybercrime, and the dynamics of the underground market in the region. One in three successful cyberattacks in the Middle East was carried out byRead More…
Tasjeel.ae, the UAE’s leading .ae domain provider and cloud hosting specialist, has announced a strategic partnership with PowerDMARC, a leader in email authentication and anti-spoofing technologies. This partnership introduces Email Fraud Protection powered by PowerDMARC—an all-in-one platform designed to stop email spoofing, strengthen domain protection, and ensure better deliverability to inboxes. Email fraud continues to rise,Read More…
