Cyber Security Council: 70% of Smart Home Devices Vulnerable to Cyberattacks

Editorial September 9, 2025

Smart technologies in homes, such as voice assistants, surveillance devices, smart lighting and air conditioning systems, have become an attractive target for hackers The UAE is intensifying efforts to secure its digital space as cyber risks grow, with the UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC)

CyberKnight and Industrial Defender to Enhance OT Security Resilience Across META

Editorial September 3, 2025

As digital transformation accelerates, recent industry reports highlight a 2.75x uptick in ransomware incidents targeting OT environments. The ongoing convergence of operational technology (OT) and IT has created new opportunities for organizations across vital sectors such as energy, manufacturing, and utilities. As digital transformation accelerates, recent industry

Cisco Outlines Five Priority Actions to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Healthcare

Editorial August 28, 2025

Aiming to help Saudi Arabia’s healthcare organizations build resilience, protect patient data, and maintain trust in the digital era Cisco shares five priority actions that every healthcare organization must take today to strengthen security and maintain digital resilience across the sector. This forward-looking approach addresses the unique vulnerabilities of

Bahrain and Qatar Take Diverging Paths on Data Sovereignty

Editorial August 13, 2025

As the Gulf region accelerates toward a digital future, Bahrain and Qatar are charting notably different courses in the realm of data governance, according to an industry analysis published today by Gulf Business. Legal experts, including Gareth Mills from Charles Russell Speechlys, observe that Qatar is adopting a centralized, sovereignty-first model, anchored by a

OPSWAT Report: Malware Complexity Surges 127% in Six Month

Editorial August 7, 2025

Evasion-first malware is slipping past signature-based defenses, demanding adaptive, behavior-led, multilayered security OPSWAT, a global leader in critical infrastructure protection, has released its first-ever Threat Landscape Report, revealing key insights from over 890,000 sandbox scans in the last 12 months. This report provides a unique perspective on the evolving

Kalaam Telecom Group Partners with SecurityHQ to Enhance Cybersecurity Landscape in Region

Editorial July 29, 2025

Kalaam Telecom Group, a leading regional Digital Solutions Provider is thrilled to announce its partnership with SecurityHQ, a global Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) to empower the cybersecurity landscape in the region. This strategic partnership brings together SecurityHQ’s global expertise in managed security services and Kalaam Telecom’s strong

Qatar’s Cybersecurity Education Wins Global Praise as Curriculum Expands Nationwide

Editorial July 25, 2025

Initiative launched by Qatar’s National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) is transforming digital education across the country and earning global recognition. The “Educational Cybersecurity Curricula” project has been deployed in 433 schools spanning public, private, community, and special-needs institutions. Dalal Al Aqeedi, Assistant Director of the Policy and Strategy

Marsh: Cyber Resilience Essential as UAE’s Data Center Ambitions Accelerate

Editorial July 25, 2025

As the UAE expands its role as a global hub for artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure, Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC), is encouraging organizations to strengthen their cyber resilience strategies in line with the country’s ambitions. While the demand for AI-ready data infrastructure is

ThreatLocker Grows Gulf Footprint with Key UAE and Qatar Meetings

Editorial July 18, 2025

These engagements add to recent ThreatLocker participation in Middle East events in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Kuwait ThreatLocker, a global cybersecurity leader in endpoint protection, has strengthened its presence in the Middle East with a visit last month that included high-level meetings in Qatar and an exclusive event in Dubai, focusing on Zero Trust […]

Cyber Security Council, DoH Boost Cyber Resilience in Healthcare

Editorial July 18, 2025

Source: WAM The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), in a strategic partnership with the UAE Cyber Security Council, has conducted a comprehensive cybersecurity drill aimed at strengthening cyber resilience across the healthcare sector. The drill simulated best practices and cybersecurity behaviours among professionals in this vital field. It also sought to reinforce