CyberKnight Elevates Saudi Cybersecurity at MENA ISC 2024

Editorial September 9, 2024

CyberKnight is proud to reinforce its strategic role in advancing Saudi Arabia’s cybersecurity landscape as the Official Distribution Partner – Diamond Sponsor at the MENA ISC 2024. This 12th edition of the conference, themed “Hyper-resilient cyber: Navigating the Evolving Threat Landscape of

UAE Cybersecurity Council Enhances Government Cyber Skills through ‘Cyber Sniper’ Initiative

Editorial September 9, 2024

The UAE Cybersecurity Council has successfully completed a new series of specialized courses under the “Cyber Sniper” initiative. This comprehensive program, launched in partnership with the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) and leading international cybersecurity experts, aims to enhance the cybersecurity capabilities of UAE government

Kuwait and UAE Strengthen Cybersecurity Cooperation with New MoU

Editorial September 4, 2024

Kuwait’s National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) Chief, Major General Engineer Mohammad Bouarki, praised the recent memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with the UAE as a significant step in combating cyber threats. The agreement focuses on sharing intelligence, enhancing cybersecurity training, and fostering collaboration in organizing cyber exercises. Bouarki

UAE Cyber Security Council Warns of Online Fraud Risks as Students Head Back to School

Editorial September 2, 2024

The UAE Cyber Security Council has issued a warning regarding the potential risks of online fraudsters targeting students and parents during the back-to-school season. According to a recent post on the Council’s official account on X.com (formerly Twitter), cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting this period to launch phishing attacks and other fraudulent schemes

Qatar’s Digital Economy Gains Momentum with New Cybersecurity Investment Opportunities

Editorial August 30, 2024

According to a report by the Qatar News Agency (QNA), the Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (IPA Qatar) has spotlighted the country’s burgeoning digital economy and the expansive opportunities in the cybersecurity sector. In collaboration with Microsoft and EY-Parthenon, IPA Qatar launched a comprehensive report titled ‘Securing the Digital Future –

3rd Cyber Assurance Conference to Focus on Strengthening Qatar Cybersecurity Through Collaboration

Editorial August 27, 2024

Under the esteemed patronage of H.E. Eng. Abdulrahman Ali Al-Farahid Al-Malki, President of the National Cybersecurity Agency, and in conjunction with the launch of the National Cybersecurity Strategy, the Cyber Assurance Department is pleased to announce the 3rd Edition of the Cyber Assurance Conference, scheduled for September 18, 2024, at the St. Regis Doha (Al […]

Genetec announces Australian data centre for Security Center SaaS hosted by Microsoft Azure

Editorial August 26, 2024

Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, today announced that Genetec™ Security Center SaaS will be hosted in Australia on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. Demand for sovereign data hosting capability, robust cybersecurity, and flexible cloud options, affirmed the

KSA National Cybersecurity Authority Issued “Report on Key Economic Indicators in The Cybersecurity Sector 2024”

Editorial August 26, 2024

The National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) has released its 2024 report, showcasing key economic indicators within Saudi Arabia’s cybersecurity sector. The report highlights the sector’s size, its contribution to the Kingdom’s GDP, the total cybersecurity workforce, and other metrics that underscore the sector’s growth and its pivotal role in

EQT to Acquire Majority Stake in Acronis, Signaling a New Chapter for the Cybersecurity Firm

Editorial August 13, 2024

Acronis, a leading cybersecurity and data protection platform, has announced that the EQT X fund will acquire a majority stake in the company. Founders, management, and existing investors, including CVC, Springcoast, and BlackRock Private Equity Partners, will retain significant minority shares. This transaction values Acronis above its 2022 funding round. Acronis has

Acronis H1 2024 Cyberthreats Report Highlights 293% Surge in Email Attacks

Editorial August 1, 2024

Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, has released its H1 2024 Cyberthreats Report, which underscores a dramatic increase in cyber threats, particularly email-based attacks. The report, derived from a comprehensive analysis of cybersecurity data, reveals a staggering 293% surge in email attacks, highlighting the growing sophistication and frequency of cyber threats