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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...

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...

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 ...

Sep62023 by Laiba TouqirNo Comments

CyberKnight Continues Investing in Saudi Arabia Cybersecurity Capacity Building as Official Distribution Partner of MENA ISC 2023

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Dubai/Riyadh — September 6th, 2023: Once again, CyberKnight has strategically aligned with VirtuPort as the Official Distribution Partner – Diamond Sponsor for the MENA Information Security Conference 2023, 11th edition, taking place September 12-13 in Riyadh. CyberKnight will be participating with fourteen of its leading international portfolio vendors mapping to the conference theme – Beyond Resilience: Zero Trust Security for an AI-Pioneered Cyber Renaissance, which is expected to draw senior IT Security practitioners from across the region but will predominantly focus on the Saudi Arabia market. At the event, CyberKnight will support IT Security Leaders from enterprise and government organizations to achieve compliance to local frameworks such as NCA and SAMA, as well as protect their...

Sep12023 by Laiba TouqirNo Comments

Bulwark Expands GITEX footprint showcasing on state-of-the-art IT Security Products

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The UAE-based pioneering VAD will be offering international renowned and award-winning technologies for all segments of the industry Dubai, September 2023: With an intense focus on boosting the IT security, communications & technology industries in the Middle East region, UAE-based Bulwark Technologies, one of the pioneering IT specialized Value-Added Distributor has an array of internationally acclaimed products lined up to be showcased at Gitex Global 2023. Gearing up for the event, the company has reiterated the importance of building a strong, integrated security infrastructure in the region. Located in Hall 24 (Network & Security), Stand D-40, Dubai World Trade Center, Bulwark will highlight its end-to-end security solutions and customer-centric distribution strat...

Aug302023 by Laiba TouqirNo Comments

PhishRod is set to participate in MENA ISC, 2023 and present its new features

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PhishRod, the leading cybersecurity awareness & automated phishing incident response solution provider, is set to participate in the highly anticipated Middle East and North Africa Information Security Conference 2023 (MENA ISC 2023). Among other highlights, PhishRod will talk about: PhishRod Centralized AI-Driven Agent for Security Awareness: An integrated AI-driven desktop agent, set to redefine the landscape of cybersecurity awareness training for both employees and organizations. This centralized agent functions as an adaptive and collaborative tool, serving as a constant reminder to end-users about security awareness and policy compliance-related activities. Users will have the opportunity to engage with the chatbot, gaining access to real-time insights, tips, and persona...

Aug242023 by Laiba TouqirNo Comments

CyberKnight Upgrades Digital Rights Management Offering with Fasoo

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Dubai, UAE — August 23rd, 2023 — Due to the increasing incidence of data breach and high-profile data theft, organizations are deploying Digital Rights Management solutions (DRM). According to Gartner, “Enterprise digital rights management offers persistent data-centric defense, solving security and compliance challenges with clear goals and governance”. Based on a recent Coherent Market Insights report, the global DRM market is expected to reach US$ 9 billion by 2027. To support the Middle East’s enterprise and government organizations to better protect sensitive data while minimizing AI risks and cyber threats, CyberKnight has become the value-added distributor for Fasoo. As an industry pioneer of Enterprise Digital Rights Management, Fasoo combines the most advanced data security an...

Aug92023 by Laiba TouqirNo Comments

CyberKnight announces VAD partnership with Elastic in the Middle East

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Dubai, UAE — August 8, 2023 — According to a recent survey conducted by Gartner, an overwhelming 79% of corporate strategists emphasized the significance of technologies like analytics, AI, and automation in achieving their data goals within the next two years. This highlights the increasing need for a robust platform that enables organizations to leverage these technologies effectively while ensuring data security, mitigating potential threats, and achieving operational stability across different environments. To support the region’s IT decision-makers, CyberKnight has launched its Data Analytics Business Unit by becoming the value-added-distributor for Elastic, the company behind Elasticsearch®, the development platform used by thousands of companies, to find the answers they need in...

Jul222023 by Laiba TouqirNo Comments

PhishRod appoints Amr Ismail as Regional Sales Manager in KSA, Kuwait, & Bahrain

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PhishRod appoints Amr Ismail, a seasoned professional in cybersecurity, as the Regional Sales Manager in KSA, Kuwait & Bahrain. With his invaluable skillset, Amr brings significant expertise in Security Awareness, Sales, Strategic Partner Management, Liaising, and Relationship Management. In his previous appointments, Amr has played a pivotal role in advocating the need for security awareness and has helped numerous organizations implement security awareness solutions. PhishRod hopes to leverage Amr's extensive industry and regional expertise to elevate regional customer relationship management. Amr’s extensive network of successful partnerships reflects his ability to foster collaborative professional relationships for mutual growth. "PhishRod’s dedication to cybersecuri...