Laiba Touqir, Author at CyberCentric

Oct122023 by Laiba TouqirNo Comments

CyberKnight Goes Beyond Resilience at GITEX 2023 Putting the Spotlight on AI in Zero Trust Security

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Dubai — October 11, 2023: During Technology Week from October 16-20, 2023, CyberKnight will emphasize the power of AI in Zero Trust Security. The focus will be on highlighting the significance of visibility, automated intelligence, and segmentation as crucial strategies in addressing modern cybersecurity challenges. CyberKnight will be participating with twelve of its leading international portfolio vendors mapping to this year’s theme – Beyond Resilience: Zero Trust Security for an AI-Pioneered Cyber Renaissance. Olesya Pavlova, CMO at CyberKnight The technologies that will be represented by CyberKnight at the event are: CrowdStrike - EDR, Cloud Security & Threat Intel Arista - Software Defined Networking, NPB & NDR Elastic – SIEM, Big Data, Log Management Illu...

Oct32023 by Laiba TouqirNo Comments

Tharish Thahar, Business Development Manager at Comarch, Sheds Light on the Growing Relevance of Cybersecurity in the Middle East

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Tharish Thahar, holding the pivotal role of Business Development Manager - Financial Services (MEA) at Comarch, is a seasoned professional known for his commitment to excellence. In this article, we delve into Tharish Thahar's unique insights and perspectives as he shares his thoughts on the growing relevance of cybersecurity in the Middle East, particularly in an era where digitization has become a pervasive trend. Tharish's expertise and commitment to excellence align perfectly with the pressing need for strengthening cybersecurity measures in this evolving cybersecurity threat landscape. Over the past few years, the Middle East region has experienced substantial growth in the digitization of various sectors, including BFSI. This resulted in a rebound in cyberattacks, making cybersec...

Sep282023 by Laiba TouqirNo Comments

Decoding the Top 5 Cybersecurity Challenges for Middle Eastern CIOs and CISOs: Insights from Naveen Bharadwaj, CEO at Trescon

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Naveen Bharadwaj, a distinguished figure in the cybersecurity domain, offers a profound analysis of the cybersecurity landscape in the Middle East. He currently holds the position of CEO at Trescon. Drawing from his extensive experience and expertise, Naveen delves into the 5 critical challenges confronting CIOs and CISOs in the region. In this article, let’s explore these challenges and uncover Naveen's insights to bolster your cybersecurity defences. In a world where everything can be connected, from intelligent fridges to driverless cars, technology plays a prominent role in all our personal and professional lives. But this offers multiple platforms for cyber attackers. Naveen Bharadwaj, CEO at Trescon Given that the number of devices with internet and communication protocol a...

Sep202023 by Laiba TouqirNo Comments

Abdullah Alshehri, Associate Director of Security Operations at Red Sea Global, Explores the Seven Domains of a Standard IT Infrastructure

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Abdullah Alshehri, currently the Associate Director in the Security Department at Red Sea Global (RSG) in Umluj, Saudi Arabia, possesses a wealth of expertise in safeguarding organizations against digital threats. With over 14 years of invaluable experience in the field, Abdullah provides unparalleled insights into the seven domains that form the essential foundation of a standard IT infrastructure in this article. His extensive knowledge and leadership led us into the critical realm of IT security. Organizations of all sizes are exposed to many types of cyberattacks in the cyberspace, which requires them to strengthen their IT security. IT professionals adopt the best security practices to mitigate the threats by implementing countermeasures in each domain of the seven domains in the ...

Sep192023 by Laiba TouqirNo Comments

NightDragon, CyberKnight Partner to Continue Bringing Leading Cyber Innovation to Middle East, Turkey and Africa

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CyberKnight will help NightDragon’s portfolio companies bring their innovations to customers and partners SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – September 19, 2023 – NightDragon, a dedicated cybersecurity, safety, security and privacy (CSSP) investment and advisory firm, today announced a new strategic partnership with CyberKnight Technologies, the Middle East’s fastest-growing cybersecurity Value-Added Distributor (VAD) focusing on zero trust security, to continue the international expansion capabilities of its portfolio companies and bring the latest CSSP innovations to customers in the Middle East, Turkey, Africa (META) and other regions. CyberKnight has rapidly grown into the largest pure-play cybersecurity VAD in the Middle East in just under four years. Through its strategic partner channel,...

Sep192023 by Laiba TouqirNo Comments

UAE Authorities Catch Three Suspects in Dh1 Million Phishing Scam

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Officials Warn People to Be Careful with Online Money Transactions On Monday, the 18th of September, the Ras Al Khaimah Police received a report from a company that it had encountered a phishing scam worth 281,000 euros (around Dh1.077 million). The Ras Al Khaimah Police arrested three suspected individuals within three hours. The gang members were arrested in Dubai in cooperation with Dubai Police. Colonel Tariq Mohammed bin Saif, Director General of Police Operations at Ras Al Khaimah Police, explained that the incident came to light when the victimized company reported the e-phishing incident to the authorities. This company fell victim to an electronic phishing scheme, resulting in a substantial financial loss. Describing how the cybercrime unfolded, Colonel Tariq said...

Sep182023 by Laiba TouqirNo Comments

Muhammad Ali Azeem, Business Technical Lead at ACET Solutions Analyses IT & OT Cybersecurity Threats

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Muhammad Ali Azeem, an accomplished Technical Business Lead at ACET Solutions, provides a deep analysis of IT and OT cybersecurity threats within the context of modern railway systems in this article. With a resilient background in both realms, he has held significant roles in engineering and consulting, culminating in his present role at the forefront of OT Security consultancy, business strategy, marketing, and development within ACET Solutions. “As we continue to embrace digital transformations in our critical infrastructure, our transportation networks – particularly railways – have seen massive advancements in terms of automation and control systems. However, these improvements have also exposed railway networks to a host of cybersecurity threats.” Muhammad Ali Azeem, Business Tec...

Sep142023 by Laiba TouqirNo Comments

Oya Paktas, Co-Founder of FemenTech’s Take on Empowering Data Privacy & Security in The Digital Age

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In an era characterized by rapid digital transformation and the proliferation of data, ensuring the privacy and security of sensitive information has become a paramount concern. Oya Paktas, Co-Founder of FemenTech, stands at the forefront of championing these essential aspects of the digital age. With over a decade of experience spanning cybersecurity, direct sales, and sales processes, she has collaborated with a diverse array of companies in sectors ranging from legal services to IoT and information technology. Blockchain technology has emerged as a revolutionary solution that not only addresses these concerns but also fundamentally transforms the way data is stored, processed, and shared. In this article, we delve into Oya Paktas's profound insights on how blockchain technolog...

Sep122023 by Laiba TouqirNo Comments

PhishRod Introduces CyberQuest – An Immersive VR Learning Game

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PhishRod, the premier provider of cutting-edge cybersecurity awareness and automated phishing incident response solutions, is thrilled to announce the release of CyberQuest: Office Edition; a cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) game that offers an engaging and immersive learning experience to enhance security awareness of end users. Leveraging state-of-the-art technology, Cyber Quest: Office Edition is designed to provide an interactive and fun platform for users to learn about threats including Social Engineering, Phishing etc, while navigating common workplace security scenarios. It is an entirely customizable experience with localized content that can played in both English and Arabic. "We hope that Cyber Quest: Office Edition will revolutionize how users perceive and approach ...

Sep122023 by Laiba TouqirNo Comments

Gopan Sivasankaran, General Manager-META at Secureworks, Reveals Strategies to Defend Against Business Email Compromise

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In this comprehensive article, Gopan Sivasankaran, General Manager-META at Secureworks, shares invaluable insights on how companies can bolster their defenses against the ever-evolving threat of Business Email Compromise (BEC). Discover expert strategies to safeguard your organization's critical assets in the digital age. Gopan Sivasankaran, General Manager META, Secureworks “In 2022, across our emergency Incident Response engagements, we observed a significant rise in BEC attacks making it a preferred tactic for financially motivated cybercriminals. Hackers are opportunistic and often financially motivated, looking to make the most profit from the least effort. And tools like BEC allow cyber criminals to target multiple organizations and individuals simultaneously.” Gopan Sivasanka...