TokenAI to Release Horus Cyber Nano AI Model

Editorial August 29, 2026

Egypt-based company says its new AI model can help security teams find software weaknesses, review code and support simulated cyberattacks. TokenAI plans to release Horus Cyber Nano 1.0 on September 3, 2026. The company designed the model specifically for cybersecurity tasks, including secure

Axis Joins Palo Alto Networks AI Defense Program

Editorial August 26, 2026

The collaboration will use network-level “virtual patches” to protect critical infrastructure and connected security devices from AI-accelerated exploits. Axis Communications has joined Palo Alto Networks’ Frontier AI Critical Defense Program as a founding partner, the company announced, as the security industry looks for ways to close the growing gap between vulnerability

Middle East Data Breach Costs Reach $8M in 2026

Editorial August 26, 2026

AI-enabled attacks accounted for 26% of malicious breaches, while extensive use of AI and security automation reduced average breach costs by more than $3 million. The average cost of a data breach for organizations in the Middle East reached $8 million in 2026, according to IBM’s 2026 Cost of a Data Breach Report, with AI […]

Gunnebo Connects Physical Security and Cyber Resilience

Editorial August 25, 2026

Gunnebo Safe Storage will showcase connected locking, secure storage and cyber resilience solutions at Security Essen 2026. On stand 3A65 in Hall 3 within the Euro Defence Expo, Gunnebo Safe Storage will present TransitGuard, its mobile vault solution for protecting cash, valuables and other high-value assets in transit or on mission. The company will also […]

BIO-key, Maktabi Tech partner on Saudi education security

Editorial August 19, 2026

BIO-key International has partnered with Maktabi Tech to expand its PortalGuard identity and access management platform across Saudi Arabia’s education sector. The partnership will introduce BIO-key’s PortalGuard Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform to educational institutions in the Kingdom, combining BIO-key’s authentication technology with Maktabi Tech’s

Censys and Rilian launch UAE critical infrastructure initiative

Editorial August 18, 2026

Censys and Rilian have launched Operation Digital Shield in the UAE, combining internet intelligence and AI-powered security capabilities to strengthen protection of critical national infrastructure. The initiative, announced by Rilian, builds on a strategic partnership established by the two companies in December 2025 and is designed to help government agencies and

GlobalData highlights cyber risks across energy supply chains

Editorial August 14, 2026

Photo: Tom Fisk / Pexels Energy companies face growing cybersecurity risks as digitalization, IT/OT convergence and reliance on third-party suppliers expand the attack surface across critical infrastructure, according to GlobalData. A new GlobalData Strategic Intelligence report examines how cybersecurity affects major energy-sector challenges, including digitalization,

AI SOC market to reach $47 billion by 2031

Editorial August 12, 2026

The global AI Security Operations Center market is projected to more than double over the next five years as organizations turn to artificial intelligence to manage increasingly complex cyber threats and security environments. According to a new MarketsandMarkets report, the AI Security Operations Center (SOC) market is expected to grow from USD 18.10 billion in […]

UAE Thwarts Cyberattacks on Vital Sectors

Editorial August 11, 2026

The UAE Cybersecurity Council (CSC) has announced that the national cyber systems have successfully detected and thwarted advanced, coordinated cyber attacks targeting the country’s aviation, energy and education sectors. The Council affirmed that the attacks were dealt with proactively and immediately, with intrusion attempts contained before the attackers could

Hikvision patches high-severity flaw in networking products

Editorial August 5, 2026

Hikvision has released firmware updates addressing a high-severity command execution vulnerability affecting several of its networking products. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-16843, is caused by insufficient input validation. According to the company, an attacker with valid credentials and high-level privileges could send specially crafted packets containing