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Mar142023 by Amrita AgarwalNo Comments

Microsoft highlights Zero Trust approach and mixed reality policing tools at GISEC 2023

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14 March, 2023; Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Microsoft today brought a message of collaboration and resilience to GISEC 2023, where the company participated as a Strategic Partner and staged a headline showcase that has the potential to revolutionize policing. “Microsoft Security recently surpassed a US$20-billion revenue milestone – the clearest signal yet that we are on the right track in protecting our customers from cyberthreats,” said Naim Yazbeck, General Manager of Microsoft UAE. “We treat security as a team sport, which has become even more important as we embrace the world of hybrid work. In the latter half of 2022, we launched more than 300 product innovations to help organizations stay ahead of evolving threats.” This year at GISEC, Microsoft will be showcasing...

Mar142023 by Laiba TouqirNo Comments

5 Compelling Reasons to Check out PhishRod at GISEC Global 2023

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Phishing attacks have become increasingly prevalent in today's digital world, and as a result, companies are looking for ways to better protect themselves against these attacks. One company that has been at the forefront of the fight against phishing is PhishRod, and they will be showcasing their innovative solutions at GISEC Global 2023. Here are five reasons why you should visit PhishRod at GISEC and see what they have to offer: 1. New Product Features at GISEC Global 2023 PhishRod will be announcing a range of new product features designed to enhance security awareness automation and phishing incident response. By staying ahead of the curve, PhishRod is ensuring that its customers are always protected against the latest threats. 2. Interactive Demos Interactive de...

Mar72023 by Laiba TouqirNo Comments

Mohamed Sadat, CISO, ISACA Cairo chapter Vice President gives a view of Cyber Security in 2023: Top challenges faced by CISOs and strategies to address them

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Chief Information Security Officer. This is an executive-level position within an organization responsible for the overall security of the organization's information and technology infrastructure. CISO works closely with other executives and stakeholders to ensure that its security strategy aligns with its business objectives. A Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) role can be quite challenging. In 2023, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) will likely face several challenges as the threat landscape evolves and technology becomes more complex. Here are some potential challenges that CISOs may face in 2023, along with suggestions for how to mitigate them: Cybersecurity Skills Shortage: The demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals is likely to continue to outstrip t...

Mar22023 by Laiba TouqirNo Comments

Coinbase encounters SMS Scam in a Cyber Incident, Slender Data Leaked

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Popular cryptocurrency exchange platform Coinbase has revealed that it experienced a cyber security incident targeting its employees. The company assured that there has not been any loss of funds or compromise of customer information as its cyber control safely prevented the attacker from obtaining direct access to the network. There was an exposure of "slender number of data" from the directory, including employee names, some phone numbers and email addresses resulting from the cyber-attack that occurred on February 5, 2023. A few of the employees were also targeted with a phishing SMS campaign as part of the attack that invited them to log into their company accounts to peruse an important message. One of the employees did fall prey to the scam as he entered his username...

Feb282023 by Amrita AgarwalNo Comments

Measuring Outcomes and Mitigating Cyber Risks: The Importance of KRIs and KPIs in a Risk-Based Approach

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In today's ever-evolving business landscape, technology and cybersecurity have become critical components that enable modern enterprises to operate with enhanced efficiency and effectiveness. However, with the pervasive use of technology, organizations are increasingly exposed to sophisticated cyber threats that can result in severe consequences, including financial losses, reputational damage, and legal liabilities. It is important to note that effective cybersecurity management goes beyond just managing technology risk and involves managing business risk. To this end, organizations must view cybersecurity as a strategic imperative that is integrated into their overall risk management framework. Board of directors in any enterprise plays a critical role in ensuring that an organizatio...

Feb242023 by Laiba TouqirNo Comments

Sportswear Chain JD Sports Faces Cyberattack Leading To 10 million Customer Data at Risk

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The personal data of customers of JD Sports who purchased anything online from this sportswear chain, over the periods of two years, are at risk after the company was hit by a cyber-attack. This cyber incident led 10 million of the customer’s data exposed to hackers. The data breach includes, name, delivery address, billing address, email, phone number, last four digits of payment cards and other details of these customers who shopped online from November 2018 to October 2020 from any of these organization’s brands such as JD, Size?, Millets, Blacks, Scotts and MilletSport. In a statement JD Sports assured that the data affected was "limited" in scope and that no website user account passwords had been compromised. They claim that the...

Feb232023 by Laiba TouqirNo Comments

Crypto Hype is Ushering Phishing Frauds

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Cryptocurrency seems to be an interesting investment but it can be susceptible to many frauds due to its rising popularity. So, it is not wrong to say that phishing scams have taken an advantage of crypto hype and the cybercriminals have purposely targeted individuals and businesses in the crypto space. These scams often involve fraudsters impersonating legitimate entities (such as exchanges, wallets, or well-known individuals in the crypto community) in order to trick victims into revealing their seed phrases, leading to theft of their assets. They often create fake websites or emails that look like legitimate crypto exchanges or wallets, and ask for login credentials or private keys. It's important to exercise cauti...

Jan292023 by Amrita AgarwalNo Comments

PhishRod Launches CyberIsland, A Freemium Game For End-User Awareness

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PhishRod, the leading anti-phishing & cyber security awareness solution provider announces the launch of, “CyberIsland” – A freemium game to aware & empower end users so they can play a role in protecting the digital boundaries of an organization. CyberIsland is the quest of an end user to navigate through the cyber threat landscape using gamification. The quest starts with the map that guides the end users on how to navigate through Phishing Island, Ransomware Zone, Malware Dock, Bay of Insider Threat, and Strait of Social Engineering with the ultimate objective to reach CyberIsland. “End-user awareness is a critical component of the cyber security strategy of every organization. Our vision is to provide innovative ways to achieve end-user awareness and Cyb...

Jan202023 by Amrita AgarwalNo Comments

Xage Partners with CyberKnight to Bring Zero Trust Cybersecurity for OT Environments in the Global Energy Hub and Announces Middle East Expansion

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates / PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 18, 2023 - Xage Security, the zero trust real-world cybersecurity company, today unveiled its expansion to secure and transform critical infrastructure operations throughout the Middle East—the top energy producing region in the world. Xage has opened offices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, while appointing Ray Kafity as Vice President to lead the regional team and spearhead the strategic expansion. To accelerate adoption across the Middle East, Xage has also partnered with Dubai-based CyberKnight, the leading zero trust cybersecurity distributor. "Cyber threats targeting operators in the Middle East are of international importance. Attacks on these companies don't just have regional implicati...

Jan52023 by Amrita AgarwalNo Comments

CyberKnight Revenue Growth Story Continues in 2022

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Strong Growth Momentum Sustained: CyberKnight Reports 95% Bookings Growth Y-o-Y Dubai, UAE — January 4th, 2023: CyberKnight, the pioneer of ‘The Art of Cybersecurity Value-Added-Distribution’, today announced its financial results for FY2022. In its third year of operation, CyberKnight continued to deliver robust revenue growth, reporting an increase of 95% in bookings over FY2021. This outstanding performance and accelerated growth for the third consecutive year are attributed to the company’s commitment to execution, paired with ongoing investments in people, product, and process. CyberKnight’s exceptional momentum is a testament to its 25-market leading Zero Trust Security focused portfolio vendors, deep engagement with more than 400+ partners, trusted advisor relationships wit...