According to a new Kaspersky survey, 62% of employees in Saudi Arabia feel the need for better digital skills in their work with computers and other digital equipment. Almost half (45%) are afraid of losing their jobs because of the lack of IT competencies. Some believe it could happen asRead More…
A10 Networks has announced its participation as a Gold sponsor at MENA Information Security Conference 2023, that will take place at the Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences in Saudi Arabia, 12-13 September. The company’s focus will be on educating conference attendees about the latest and most innovative strategies and solutionsRead More…
IBM Security has released its annual Cost of a Data Breach Report, highlighting that the total cost of a data breach for organizations in the Middle East reached SAR 29.9 million (≈ USD 8 million) in 2023 — an all-time high for the report.Read More…
The latest Codebreakers competition organized by Kaspersky among cybersecurity specialists from more than 35 countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and South Africa has revealed that reverse engineering is the most complex task performed by InfoSec practitioners. Reverse engineering implies detailed examination of a software product or web applicationRead More…
In response to the growing threat of ransomware attacks against schools around the world, IBM today announced it will provide in-kind grants valued at $5 million to help address cybersecurity resiliency in schools. Since its creation in 2021, the IBM Education Security Preparedness Grants program has expanded globally,Read More…
Cisco’s latest Broadband Survey has revealed that internet users in Saudi Arabia are conscious of cyber risks, with only 3% of respondents not taking any measure to protect the security of their home connection. The survey of more than 21,000 people in 12 countries, including 2,000 respondents from KSA, lookedRead More…
A new global institute has been established in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by Royal Decree, in response to the rapid development and continuing evolution of Cyberspace, coupled with the radical changes and transformation it has triggered across all areas of society.Read More…
Delinea has announced findings from a global survey of IT Security Decision Makers (ITSDMs) from across the globe – including the UAE and Saudi Arabia – revealing the impact of misalignment between the cybersecurity function and wider business. Asked about the Board and C-Suite’s understanding of cybersecurity across the organisation,Read More…
