Souce: SPA The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has earned a Guinness World Record for hosting the world’s largest Capture The Flag (CTF) computer security competition during the Black Hat Middle East and Africa (MEA) cybersecurity event. The competition tasked participants with solving simulated
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CyberKnight, a leading cybersecurity value-added distributor (VAD) in the META region, is pleased to announce the strategic appointment of Samir Omar as GM Sales for Saudi Arabia. This key hire reflects CyberKnight’s commitment to expanding its presence in the Kingdom, building on its established leadership in the cybersecurity market, and addressing the increasing demand
CyberKnight, a leading cybersecurity value-added distributor (VAD) in the META region, has announced its strategic expansion into the Central, East, and West Africa (CEWA) region, reflecting its commitment to extending cybersecurity expertise and building resilient ecosystems across emerging markets. As part of this regional growth, CyberKnight has appointed Yaadhna Singh
In a strategic move to address the rising tide of online criminal activities, Dubai Police have inaugurated a specialized cyber-crime unit. This initiative has already yielded significant results, including the apprehension of individuals operating from abroad, achieved through collaboration with international security agencies. Brigadier Nasser Syed Razooqi, Assistant
The annual Black Hat Middle East and Africa (Black Hat MEA) summit, the world’s fastest-growing cybersecurity event and considered the global stage for Cybersecurity, has propelled Riyadh into a world leader within the industry, securing a spot alongside the more established Black Hat shows in Las Vegas, San Francisco, and Singapore. The Saudi capital’s global […]
The Cyber Security Council and Immersive Labs, the leader in people-centric cyber resilience, has announced the successful completion of their recent Dubai Cyber Drill that reinforced UAE enterprises’ cybersecurity posture against Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) threats. The event included attendees from 25 major organisations representing various sectors –
Saudi Arabia National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) is continuing to receive Tier 2 license applications to provide Managed Security Operations Center (MSOC) services. This tier allows the service provider to provide MSOC services to all organizations, excluding government organizations and organizations that own, operate, or host CNIs. This initiative is part of NCA’s
Zenitel, a global leader in Unified Critical Communication solutions, proudly announces the launch of Zenitel Connect Pro, the industry’s first critical communication solution that unifies all types of audio communication solutions, helping to bring safety, security, operational, and infotainment communication needs under one platform. Cybersecurity demands are fundamental
Growing recognition of cybersecurity as a vital economic driver has pushed the sector’s expansion in the Kingdom beyond the usual confines of national security, making it foster innovation, encourage investment, and create job opportunities The cybersecurity sector in Saudi Arabia is witnessing substantial growth. Now, that would be just an ordinary headline to make
The UAE has been named a global leader in cybersecurity in the recently released Global Cybersecurity Index 2024. The report, compiled by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a UN agency focused on information and communication technology, ranked the UAE in the highest “Tier One” category, recognizing countries considered role models in the field.

























