With the transition to the digital era, cyber security has found itself on the digital front lines, the borders of which are today stretched along satellite networks, swarms of drones, and even surveillance camera installations. BY: Mirza Bahic: E-mail: mirza.bahic@asadria.com In today’s
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The UAE and Saudi Arabia have consistently achieved high rankings in global cybersecurity maturity assessments. These accolades result from their effective implementation of cybersecurity regulations by governmental bodies and the introduction of initiatives to attract cybersecurity talent to the region. However, a recent global report from Trellix, a leading cybersecurity
On Monday morning, Kuwait’s Ministry of Finance experienced a cyberattack on its systems, which activated its security and protection protocols. According to the Kuwait News Agency, this incident led to the disconnection and isolation of hardware devices. The ministry reassured that the attempted hack did not have an impact on salary transfer procedures. The Kuwait
What is IoT and why does it matter? Getting a right answer to this question means understanding how cloud, cybersecurity, unification, and AI can impact the success of your IoT journey. Source: Genetec, E-mail: editorial@asmideast.com Did you know that there will be a projected 30 billion Internet of Things (IoT) devices in use by 2030? […]
Microsoft Corporation is further developing the collaboration with Group 42, Abu Dhabi’s leader in creating artificial intelligence, according to Alarabia News. Microsoft Corporation aims to provide independent cloud infrastructure within the UAE, which will enable the UAE’s public sector and regulated industries access to cloud and AI features on Microsoft’s Azure, as
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has implemented a single sign-on authentication service, known as the UAE Pass, across all its online services. Initially launched in February 2021, the UAE Pass has been extended to encompass 6,000 government and private-sector services, with the aim of allowing users to create verified accounts in under five minutes. In […]
VisionLabs, a facial recognition company based in the Netherlands and originally founded in Russia, has launched a new version of its biometric access control terminal, the Luna Ace 2. This device is designed for government and large enterprise customers, featuring a slimmer design, a 7-inch screen, an improved camera system, and “on-the-move” technology that
Ajay Bhalla, President of Cyber and Intelligence Solutions at Mastercard, predicts that the UAE is on the brink of leveraging the transformative capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) and positioning itself as a global frontrunner in this realm. During his recent visit to the region, Bhalla commended the UAE’s forward-thinking approach in acknowledging the
LenelS2, the global leader in intelligent security systems and services, has introduced a range of new features and capabilities within the LenelS2™ Elements™ platform, its native cloud-based access control solution. Additionally, as part of its commitment to providing exceptional customer experience, LenelS2 is offering new, cost-effective ways to transition to its
Group-IB has released a report called “Digital Risk Trends,” which provides an analysis of two prevalent cyber threats: scams and phishing. The report reveals a significant increase in scam activities, with the average number of scam resources per brand more than doubling globally in 2022 compared to the previous year. In the Middle East and […]