Nozomi Networks Inc., the industry leader in OT and IoT security, and Tripwire, a leading global provider of security and compliance solutions for enterprises and industrial organizations, announced that they have teamed up to help organizations reduce cyber risk by implementing consistent security controls across their IT, OT, and IoTRead More…
LG Electronics has acquired Israeli automotive cybersecurity startup Cybellum. Cybellum, located near Tel Aviv, launched a risk assessment program in 2016 that can scan software on car components for vulnerabilities and hazards. The South Korean electronics manufacturer agreed to buy 63.9 percent of the startup’s stock.Read More…
Mandiant, a part of FireEye, announced additional mainstage speakers for Cyber Defense Summit (CDS) 2021, taking place October 5-7 at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. These speakers will join the line-up of previously announced keynotes, including the Honorable Susan M. Gordon and Christopher Krebs.Read More…
Zain Bahrain, the leading Mobile Broadband network operator in the Kingdom, successfully hosted a Masterclass session on cybersecurity for its employees. The session titled, “Stay on Guard” was delivered by Mr. Ali Beshara, a proficient Information Technology professional with over two decades of experience.Read More…
According to a recently-released survey, 99% of businesses in the United Arab Emirates use third-party trackers and ad-platforms. However, only 68% of respondents have well-defined and documented policies for customer data privacy and a mere 8% strictly apply them, revealed the survey, which was conducted by Centurion Consulting on behalfRead More…
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has chosen two Emirati women as ambassadors for the Women Cyber Mentorship Programme, which aims to prepare global women leaders in the field of cybersecurity. The programme is aimed to enhance the presence and participation of women in this important sector through capacity development, introducingRead More…
NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, announced findings from its bi-annual Threat Intelligence Report that underscore the dramatic impact cyberattacks continue to have on private and public organizations and governments worldwide. In the first half of 2021, cybercriminals launched approximately 5.4 million Distributed Denial of Services (DDoS) attacks, increasing 11% over 1H2020 figures.Read More…
A new survey by the leading virtual private network provider NordVPN revealed that almost 60% of people have smart TVs in their homes. However, almost 1 in 4 do nothing to protect their smart devices.Read More…
