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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...

Aug192023 by Laiba TouqirNo Comments

Driving Digital Transformation and Securing the Future: An Interview with Mario Foster, Technology Leader and Cybersecurity Expert

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Mario Foster is a thought leader in the technology and cybersecurity industry with an impressive 30-year record track of success as a technology leader. Mario is known for his expertise and leadership in driving digital transformation and leading cybersecurity initiatives. He is currently the Group CIO at Al Ghurair Group and has previously worked in leadership roles with Al Naboodah Group, Pan Gulf Holding Group, and Rawabi Holding Group. He is passionate about aligning IT policies with business objectives and optimizing business applications, making him a true visionary. His exceptional superintendence and dedication have not gone unnoticed, as he has been honored with prestigious awards such as the Global CIO 2021, 2022 & 2023 under the CIO Legend category and recognition as one...

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...

Apr172023 by Laiba TouqirNo Comments

Transforming End User Behavior, An exclusive interview with Syed Abid Ali, Co-Founder & CCO at PhishRod

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People, processes, and technology are the foundations of any organization. All the information that an organization possesses revolves around these three pillars. Whether you are developing the digital transformation plan or the cybersecurity strategy of the organization, people, processes, and technology are vital components. With the advent of technology and the internet being the nucleus of digital growth, it is critical that controls are in place at all levels within the organization to safeguard confidential data. The role of people in the cybersecurity equation has become even more critical, as hackers are targeting end users’ using techniques such as phishing and social engineering. In an exclusive interview with CyberCentric, Syed Abid Ali, Co-Founder & CCO at PhishRod high...

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...

May252021 by Taimur AkmalNo Comments

All You Need to Need to Know About GISEC 2021

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GISEC is one of the most prominent and impactful cybersecurity events in the Arab region. For years it has been successful in attracting the influential key players of cybersecurity from around the region. GISEC plays a pivotal role in providing a joint platform to cybersecurity professionals and leaders to strategize against impending and ever-evolving cyber threats. This year is no different. One of the biggest information security events hosted by GISEC is scheduled to happen in Dubai from 31st May to 2nd June. It is an excellent opportunity to bring forth your concerns and experience first-hand how other security analysts are tackling threats in the hope of a cyber-secure environment. Must Visit Exhibitors Some of the must visit exhibitors showcasing the cutting-edge tech...

May192021 by Amrita AgarwalNo Comments

With CyberKnight as VAD, RiskIQ Middle East Business Grows 132% YoY, Leading to Investment in Local Operations

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Dubai, UAE, May 19, 2021 – RiskIQ, the leader in Attack Surface Management, today announced additional investment in its Middle East operations. Fueled by revenue growth across the region of 132% in 2020, RiskIQ recently relocated Henry Staveley, Regional Sales Director to Dubai and is currently undertaking additional recruitment activity. In late 2019 RiskIQ partnered with the value-added-distributor CyberKnight Technologies, and together they quadrupled the number of RiskIQ resellers across the region in 2020. “You can’t protect what you can’t see! That is why we partnered with RiskIQ. The platform enables enterprise and government customers to truly understand their attack surface. This is critical because when an attacker targets an organization, they will look for any possi...