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

Cybersecurity in the Middle East: A New Era of Resilience

Editorial July 25, 2026

Nearly half of all cyberattacks recorded across Mastercard’s EEMEA region over the past year targeted the Middle East. That single figure says more about the region’s strategic weight than any report could. Cybersecurity here is no longer a background concern — it is changing as fast as the geopolitics, the technology, and the money behind […]

The Turning Point in Uncovering System Vulnerabilities

Editorial July 15, 2026

Experimental features within Anthropic’s Claude model suggest that artificial intelligence is beginning to abandon the role of assistant and don the mantle of an autonomous detector of system vulnerabilities. In doing so, the previously clear boundaries between software development, testing, and misuse are fading, with far-reaching implications for security,

Gartner identifies four critical cyber threats for businesses

Editorial June 30, 2026

Businesses must prepare for four critical cyber security threats where attackers currently hold a significant advantage, according to Gartner’s 2026-2027 Threatscape, presented at the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit in the US. According to Gartner, the most pressing risks are AI application compromise, deepfake-enabled identity impersonation, software

DEWA Partners with Fortinet to Enhance Cyber Security and Protect Smart Infrastructure

Editorial October 2, 2025

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has signed a long-term partnership agreement with Fortinet, a leading global company specialising in cyber security, network solutions, and firewalls. The move is part of DEWA’s ongoing efforts to enhance smart infrastructure and protect its digital assets. In the presence of HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO […]

Saudi Arabia and UN Announce Global Initiative for Capacity Building in Cyberspace

Editorial October 1, 2025

A worldwide shortage of 2.8 million cybersecurity professionals and the skills gaps reported by 43% of information security executives The Global Initiative for Capacity Building in Cyberspace was announced today at the Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) Annual Meeting 2025 in Riyadh, marking a collaboration between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Nations (UN).

Global Digital Transformation Market Set to Approach $2 Trillion by 2031

Editorial September 24, 2025

The worldwide market for digital transformation is on track to reach nearly USD 1.86 trillion by 2031, according to new research by MarketsandMarkets. This represents a steep rise from the projected USD 1.11 trillion for 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 9.1%. Industry analysts highlight that the market’s rapid acceleration is fueled by […]

Saudi Arabia’s Cybersecurity Market Reaches $4.05 Billion in 2024, Driven by Public & Private Sector Demand

Editorial September 18, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s cybersecurity market reached SAR 15.2 billion (about USD 4.05 billion) in 2024, recording a 14 percent year-on-year growth, according to the National Cybersecurity Authority’s latest “Key Economic Indicators in the Cybersecurity Sector 2025” report. The figures highlight the growing strategic importance of cybersecurity as the Kingdom accelerates its digital

Cyber Security Council: 70% of Smart Home Devices Vulnerable to Cyberattacks

Editorial September 9, 2025

Smart technologies in homes, such as voice assistants, surveillance devices, smart lighting and air conditioning systems, have become an attractive target for hackers The UAE is intensifying efforts to secure its digital space as cyber risks grow, with the UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) warning that 70 percent of smart home devices are vulnerable to […]

CyberKnight and Industrial Defender to Enhance OT Security Resilience Across META

Editorial September 3, 2025

As digital transformation accelerates, recent industry reports highlight a 2.75x uptick in ransomware incidents targeting OT environments. The ongoing convergence of operational technology (OT) and IT has created new opportunities for organizations across vital sectors such as energy, manufacturing, and utilities. As digital transformation accelerates, recent industry