Author: Akin Naphtal

Palo Alto Networks, the global leader in cybersecurity, has expanded its Unit 42 Digital Forensics and Incident Response Service. The service combines AI-powered solutions such as Cortex XDR and Prisma Cloud with depth of incident response experience to help enterprises respond immediately and recover faster than other digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) services in the market. Palo Alto Networks’ knowledge of security and deep understanding of advanced attacker behaviour enables Unit 42 to undertake a thorough investigation with rapid response. The company analyses data from thousands of customers globally, generating over 500 billion daily events. This dataset enables responders…

Dragos Inc., a global leader in cybersecurity for industrial controls systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) environments, is celebrating the one-year anniversary of Dragos OT-CERT (Operational Technology – Cyber Emergency Readiness Team), the first cybersecurity resource designed specifically for industrial asset owners and operators. Launched at the 2022 RSA Conference, the OT-CERT has grown to over 900 members across 50 countries. It offers free OT-specific cybersecurity resources to help industrial infrastructure businesses build their OT cybersecurity programs, reduce OT risk and improve security postures. READ ALSO:Brookfield Asset Management offers $2.7 billion takeover proposal for UAE’s Network International Proofpoint Unveils New…

Network International, a UAE-based payments provider, has received a takeover proposal worth $2.7 billion from Brookfield Asset Management. The proposal comes shortly after a previous offer from private equity firms CVC Capital and Francisco Partners, who have until May 11th to either make a firm offer for the company or withdraw their offer. READ ALSO:Proofpoint Unveils New Innovations in Cybersecurity and Compliance Solutions Noventiq Expands into Dubai to Provide Innovative Cybersecurity Solutions and Services Veeam named top global provider for Data Replication & Protection software by IDC Network International, which operates in over 50 countries and serves more than 150,000…

Proofpoint, a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, has announced several new innovations to enhance its Aegis Threat Protection, Identity Threat Defense and Sigma Information Protection platforms. These innovations aim to help organizations prevent malicious email attacks, detect and prevent identity-based threats and defend sensitive data from theft, loss and insider threats. Proofpoint’s new innovations will further strengthen its threat and information protection platforms, as well as its recently formed Identity Threat Defense business. The enhancements will help organizations augment and safeguard their productivity investments, such as Microsoft 365, with maximum deployment flexibility. READ ALSO:Noventiq Expands into Dubai to Provide Innovative…

Noventiq, a global provider of digital transformation and cybersecurity solutions, has opened a new branch in Dubai as part of its expansion plan in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) region. The company aims to offer innovative solutions and services to support local organizations with advanced security technology in their digital transformation initiatives. The Dubai office will serve as Noventiq’s digital hub in the region, driving the company’s growth and expansion. READ ALSO:Veeam named top global provider for Data Replication & Protection software by IDC 1000 Girls Benefit from ICT Training in the Savannah Region of Ghana QFC AND…

Veeam Software has been ranked as the top global provider in data replication and protection software by International Data Corporation (IDC) in its latest IDC Semiannual Software Tracker, 2022H2. According to the report, Veeam’s year-over-year growth rate of 8.1% exceeded that of the other top five vendors and the overall market average. The tracker also revealed that Veeam’s revenue grew 8.4% sequentially in the first half of 2022. READ ALSO:1000 Girls Benefit from ICT Training in the Savannah Region of Ghana QFC AND SETTLEMINT SIGN AGREEMENT TO ACCELERATE BLOCKCHAIN ADOPTION IN THE FINANCIAL SECTOR Kaspersky Discovers Qbot Malware Spike Targeting…

The Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation (MoCD) has started training for 1000 girls from seven districts in the Savannah region. They will be trained in basic computing, e-safety and coding. The training is being organized in two batches from 25th April to 6th May, 2023 amidst district and regional competition to select the best 100 girls. Mentorship and Climax for the Savannah region will be held on the 8th and 9th of May, 2023. Awards for the Girls-In-ICT program are as follows: 1. All 1000 girls will be awarded with certificates of participation; 2. Best girl in each district gets…

Saudi Arabia’s efforts to become the top developed area in the region have been paying off, with the economy experiencing significant growth. According to recent data, government activities increased by 2.9%, compared to the previous gain of 2.5% in 2021. The Saudi GDP also expanded by 1.3% on quarterly seasonally adjusted data, after a growth of 1.2% in the third quarter. Additionally, the economy surged by 8.7% for the full year of 2022, a significant acceleration from the 3.9% rise observed before. This rise is a testament to the Kingdom’s investments in transportation infrastructure and urban development, which are set…

Stc Group, an engine of digital transformation in the MENA region has announced that its ICT infrastructure subsidiary, TAWAL, has signed an agreement to acquire United Group’s telecommunications tower assets. The agreement, valued at EUR 1.220 bn supports stc Group’s ambitious strategy to expand its international footprint in key markets with significant growth potential. READ MORE:Alibaba Cloud Cuts Prices for Products and Services to Compete in China’s Cloud Market Amazon UNIVERSITY Esports partners with Shahid to enhance gaming and entertainment experience for young users in MENA region IATA’s DG AutoCheck to be linked with dnata’s iCargo via Connect API to…

Kaspersky, a cybersecurity company, recently discovered a spike in Qbot malware targeting corporate users. The malware is being spread through a malicious spam email campaign that uses advanced social engineering techniques. The attackers intercept existing work correspondence and forward malicious PDF attachments to the same email threads, which is considered an unusual method for this type of malware. READ ALSO:China Aims for Global Technological Supremacy in Cyberspace, Warns Britain’s Cyber Chief Al Moammar Information Systems wins SAR 96.36 million contract for Public Investment Fund project Dubai’s DIFC partners with Mastercard to drive digital transformation in fintech sector Since April 4,…