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
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 –
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has achieved the top global ranking in the cybersecurity indicator, as reported in the 2024 World Competitiveness Yearbook by the Swiss-based Institute for Management Development (IMD). Dr. Musaed Al-Aiban, Chairman of the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) Board of Directors, congratulated the Saudi leadership on this accomplishment. He
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has launched the second cycle of the Dubai Cyber Security Strategy, with the aim of establishing a safe and secure cyberspace and strengthening the city’s digital infrastructure. “The second cycle of the Dubai […]
Source: WAM The Cyber Security Council has launched the “Ethical Hacker” specialised training course as part of the training programmes under the “Cyber Sniper” initiative, which the council launched last year in partnership with the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources. The Cyber Sniper initiative is a key element of the
The National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) has launched an interactive cybersecurity awareness exhibition at the Hajj and Umrah terminals complex and Terminal 1 of King Abdulaziz International Airport. This initiative, introduced last week, aims to educate pilgrims about cybersecurity. The exhibition is part of the NCA’s comprehensive cybersecurity enhancement
Video technology provider Milestone Systems has partnered with the Common Vulnerability and Exposures (CVE) Program as a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA). “Milestone Systems is committed to transparency in cybersecurity across our business,” Thomas Jensen, CEO of Milestone Systems The reported aim of the program is to find, describe, and catalog known cybersecurity issues.