Author: Akin Naphtal

The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) has invited the public to submit their input on the “National Radio Law Project”, which aims to regulate spectrum management in the Kingdom to increase the efficiency of spectrum use and enable wireless technology across all national sectors. READ ALSO: Tenable introduces advancements to Cloud Security and expands availability of Agentless Assessment for Microsoft Azure Sophos Research Shows How GPT-3 Can Assist Cybersecurity Defenders in Fighting Malicious Activity CyberArrow and Mobily Partner to Enhance Cybersecurity Compliance and Awareness in Saudi Arabia The CST said that the National Radio Law Project includes provisions concerning…

AzentioSoftware has won the gold award for the “Best Industry Cloud ERP for Manufacturing” category at the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, recognizing its purpose-led innovation and excellence throughout 18 nations in the Middle East and North Africa. This recognition highlights Azentio’s commitment to providing innovative and reliable cloud ERP solutions for manufacturing enterprises in the MENA region. READ ALSO: TII’s AI and Digital Science Research Center partners with MBZUAI to enhance Abu Dhabi’s smart city capabilities through AI and cybersecurity research Sophos Research Shows How GPT-3 Can Assist Cybersecurity Defenders in Fighting Malicious Activity CyberArrow and Mobily…

The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), an applied research center in Abu Dhabi, has partnered with the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) to improve the city’s AI and cybersecurity capabilities. The collaboration will focus on developing advanced AI models for smart city applications and securing several sensitive-to-threat systems, including sustainable buildings, communication networks and autonomous systems. READ ALSO:Tenable introduces advancements to Cloud Security and expands availability of Agentless Assessment for Microsoft Azure Sophos Research Shows How GPT-3 Can Assist Cybersecurity Defenders in Fighting Malicious Activity CyberArrow and Mobily Partner to Enhance Cybersecurity Compliance and Awareness in Saudi Arabia…

Tenable, a company that offers Exposure Management solutions, has announced significant improvements to Tenable Cloud Security. The Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and vulnerability management solution is now unified and scalable, which means it can be used on the Tenable One exposure management platform. Additionally, Tenable has made Tenable Agentless Assessment available for Microsoft Azure. Hybrid and multi-cloud strategies can be advantageous, as they can help organizations meet their unique business needs and enhance innovation. However, managing highly complex and distributed cloud environments that each have their own security tools, processes and specialized skills can be a challenge. As a…

Sophos, a leading provider of cybersecurity services, has released a new report on the potential of GPT-3, the language model that powers ChatGPT, as an ally in the fight against cyberattacks. The report, titled “Applying AI Language Processing to Cyber Defenses”, details three projects developed by Sophos X-Ops that use GPT-3’s large language models to help identify malicious activity, filter spam and analyze “living off the land” binary (LOLBin) attacks. The Sophos X-Ops researchers, including SophosAI Principal Data Scientist Younghoo Lee, have been working on these projects that demonstrate how GPT-3 can assist cybersecurity defenders. The projects all use a…

CyberArrow, a provider of cyber security compliance automation, has teamed up with Mobily, one of the largest telecommunications companies in Saudi Arabia, to offer businesses in the region a more comprehensive solution for cyber security compliance and awareness. As cyber threats become more frequent and sophisticated, it’s essential for companies to ensure their data is protected and complies with industry standards and regulations. The advanced automation platform from CyberArrow makes it easier for companies to meet regulatory obligations by streamlining the process of identifying, tracking and reporting on compliance requirements. READ ALSO:Acronis teams up with Intel to enhance cyber protection…

Acronis, a cyber protection company, has improved its defence against advanced file-less attacks using Intel® Threat Detection Technology (Intel® TDT), which leverages Intel’s integrated GPU to offload memory scanning operations from the CPU. Acronis is the latest company to integrate Intel® TDT to enhance its security products. Acronis researchers have witnessed new types of malware and attack vectors on enterprises, including polymorphic malware and file-less attacks, as cyber threats continue to evolve and grow. Many cyber threats utilize an in-memory-only approach which can be hard to detect. Intel® TDT technology allows Acronis cyber protection solutions to free resources while scanning…

BENEFIT, a Fintech and electronic financial transactions company in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has partnered with the American University of Bahrain (AUBH) to host the annual ‘BENEFIT FinTech Award Series’ – Video Competition edition, with the closing ceremony recently held at the AUBH campus. The video competition was open to all university students in Bahrain, who had enrolled in a series of workshops on video editing and production, led by AUBH faculty Dr. Mohamed Mukhtar and Mr. Khalid AlHasan, as well as industry expert Mr. Jaan AlBlooshi. During the ceremony, attendees including AUBH Provost Dr. Jeff Zabudsky, BENEFIT’s AGM for…

Apple’s highly anticipated mixed-reality headset is set to launch soon, but some employees are reportedly not convinced that the device is ready. According to a report from The New York Times, some workers have left the project due to doubts, while others remain skeptical about the headset’s potential for success, especially at a price point of $3,000. READ ALSO:Baidu Cancels Livestreamed Product Launch for Ernie Bot Due to High Demand, Holding Closed-Door Meetings Instead Zain KSA Achieves Record Revenue and Profit, Recommends Dividends for Shareholders Huawei Egypt partners with Elsewedy Electric subsidiary for renewable energy cooperation Apple is expected to…

Baidu, the Chinese search engine giant, has cancelled a planned livestreamed product launch related to its “Ernie bot” which is similar to the US-developed ChatGPT. The webcast, which was scheduled for Monday afternoon and advertised as open to media and the public, was switched to a closed-door meeting with the first batch of companies that are testing the product. The reason behind the change was to satisfy the “strong demand” from 120,000 companies that had applied to test Ernie bot. Baidu’s Hong Kong-listed shares fell as much as 4.5% on initial reports of the cancellation. READ ALSO:Zain KSA Achieves Record…