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
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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.
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 the Interconnected world of IT, OT, IoT, IIoT and Hybrid Cloud”, will take […]
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’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
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
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 –
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 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
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