Oman, Bahrain strengthen cyber risk governance

Editorial September 7, 2026

Oman and Bahrain are strengthening national cyber risk frameworks as GCC states move toward more structured cybersecurity governance. In late August, Oman launched its National Cybersecurity Strategy 2026-2030. The strategy sets out a five-year framework to strengthen national cyber resilience

70% of enterprises report identity security incidents

Editorial August 31, 2026

A FIDO Alliance and HID study finds a wide gap between enterprise confidence and the reality of managing physical and digital access. Seven in ten organizations experienced at least one identity-related security event in the past two years, according to a new FIDO Alliance and HID report. The research examines how enterprises manage physical and […]

ESET Malware Scanner Now Available on AWS Marketplace

Editorial August 30, 2026

Organizations using AWS can now add ESET malware scanning to cloud applications and data flows without deploying a full endpoint security platform. Customers can now purchase and deploy ESET PRIVATE Scanning Solutions through AWS Marketplace using their existing AWS accounts. The technology scans files before they are stored, shared or processed. It can integrate with […]

TokenAI to Release Horus Cyber Nano AI Model

Editorial August 29, 2026

Egypt-based company says its new AI model can help security teams find software weaknesses, review code and support simulated cyberattacks. TokenAI plans to release Horus Cyber Nano 1.0 on September 3, 2026. The company designed the model specifically for cybersecurity tasks, including secure code review, vulnerability analysis and red-team testing. Unlike a

Axis Joins Palo Alto Networks AI Defense Program

Editorial August 26, 2026

The collaboration will use network-level “virtual patches” to protect critical infrastructure and connected security devices from AI-accelerated exploits. Axis Communications has joined Palo Alto Networks’ Frontier AI Critical Defense Program as a founding partner, the company announced, as the security industry looks for ways to close the growing gap between vulnerability

Middle East Data Breach Costs Reach $8M in 2026

Editorial August 26, 2026

AI-enabled attacks accounted for 26% of malicious breaches, while extensive use of AI and security automation reduced average breach costs by more than $3 million. The average cost of a data breach for organizations in the Middle East reached $8 million in 2026, according to IBM’s 2026 Cost of a Data Breach Report, with AI […]

Gunnebo Connects Physical Security and Cyber Resilience

Editorial August 25, 2026

Gunnebo Safe Storage will showcase connected locking, secure storage and cyber resilience solutions at Security Essen 2026. On stand 3A65 in Hall 3 within the Euro Defence Expo, Gunnebo Safe Storage will present TransitGuard, its mobile vault solution for protecting cash, valuables and other high-value assets in transit or on mission. The company will also […]

BIO-key, Maktabi Tech partner on Saudi education security

Editorial August 19, 2026

BIO-key International has partnered with Maktabi Tech to expand its PortalGuard identity and access management platform across Saudi Arabia’s education sector. The partnership will introduce BIO-key’s PortalGuard Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform to educational institutions in the Kingdom, combining BIO-key’s authentication technology with Maktabi Tech’s

Censys and Rilian launch UAE critical infrastructure initiative

Editorial August 18, 2026

Censys and Rilian have launched Operation Digital Shield in the UAE, combining internet intelligence and AI-powered security capabilities to strengthen protection of critical national infrastructure. The initiative, announced by Rilian, builds on a strategic partnership established by the two companies in December 2025 and is designed to help government agencies and

GlobalData highlights cyber risks across energy supply chains

Editorial August 14, 2026

Photo: Tom Fisk / Pexels Energy companies face growing cybersecurity risks as digitalization, IT/OT convergence and reliance on third-party suppliers expand the attack surface across critical infrastructure, according to GlobalData. A new GlobalData Strategic Intelligence report examines how cybersecurity affects major energy-sector challenges, including digitalization,