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Oct182023 by Laiba TouqirNo Comments

CyberKnight Inks First-Ever Zero Trust Consulting MoU with KPMG Lower Gulf at GITEX 2023

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CyberKnight and KPMG unite to address CISOs' top priorities by delivering End-to-End Zero Trust Implementation. Dubai, UAE — October 17th, 2023 — Based on the latest KPMG CEO Outlook Pulse Survey, globally, CEOs reported cybersecurity as the number one threat to their company’s growth over the next three years – a significant increase from fifth place since 2020, and ahead of regulatory, tax and supply chain risks. According to KPMG, “the concept of Zero Trust is a growing area of interest, and CISOs should continue to work toward the most effective means of implementing an organization-wide zero-trust architecture, as well as a set of principles that align with business and operating priorities.” To support UAE enterprise and government organizations with their Zero Trust Security ...

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...

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...

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...