Qatar’s Digital Economy Gains Momentum with New Cybersecurity Investment Opportunities

Editorial August 30, 2024

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

3rd Cyber Assurance Conference to Focus on Strengthening Qatar Cybersecurity Through Collaboration

Editorial August 27, 2024

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 announces Australian data centre for Security Center SaaS hosted by Microsoft Azure

Editorial August 26, 2024

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

KSA National Cybersecurity Authority Issued “Report on Key Economic Indicators in The Cybersecurity Sector 2024”

Editorial August 26, 2024

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

EQT to Acquire Majority Stake in Acronis, Signaling a New Chapter for the Cybersecurity Firm

Editorial August 13, 2024

Acronis, a leading cybersecurity and data protection platform, has announced that the EQT X fund will acquire a majority stake in the company. Founders, management, and existing investors, including CVC, Springcoast, and BlackRock Private Equity Partners, will retain significant minority shares. This transaction values Acronis above its 2022 funding round. Acronis has

Acronis H1 2024 Cyberthreats Report Highlights 293% Surge in Email Attacks

Editorial August 1, 2024

Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, has released its H1 2024 Cyberthreats Report, which underscores a dramatic increase in cyber threats, particularly email-based attacks. The report, derived from a comprehensive analysis of cybersecurity data, reveals a staggering 293% surge in email attacks, highlighting the growing sophistication and frequency of cyber threats

UAE Issues New Policies to Boost Cybersecurity

Editorial July 29, 2024

The UAE Cybersecurity Council has announced new policies aimed at enhancing the nation’s cybersecurity, according to a statement given to the Emirates News Agency (WAM). These policies are designed to bolster the country’s defense against cyber threats and ensure the security of its digital infrastructure. The Council emphasized that these measures are part of

National Cybersecurity Authority Holds Cybersecurity Awareness Session for SPA Employees

Editorial July 24, 2024

The National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) conducted a cybersecurity awareness session yesterday for Saudi Press Agency (SPA) employees. This initiative is part of the NCA’s ongoing efforts to enhance cybersecurity awareness among national entities and foster a robust cybersecurity culture in Saudi Arabia. According to SPA reporting the session aimed to highlight the

NCA launches the Cybersecurity Research and Innovation Pioneers Grants Initiative

Editorial July 22, 2024

The National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) has announced the launch of the “Cybersecurity Research and Innovation Pioneers Grants Initiative”. The initiative aims to empower outstanding researchers and innovators to ignite the development of breakthrough research and disruptive innovations for present and emerging cybersecurity challenges and accelerate their impact at the

CrowdStrike Update Causes Global Outage Impacting Businesses

Editorial July 19, 2024

A recent update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike resulted in a significant outage on Friday, impacting businesses globally, according to a statement given to CNBC. CrowdStrike is currently rolling back the problematic update that led to these issues. The confirmation came after numerous reports of technical difficulties worldwide. Earlier on Friday, Microsoft announced