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Why Digital Transformation Calls For Increased Visibility
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Why Digital Transformation Calls For Increased Visibility

Sometimes it is difficult to see everything that affects us.

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July - August 2019
Riding The Cloud
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Riding The Cloud

Nicolai Solling, CTO, Help Ag, Shares Insights Into How Regional Organisations Can Develop A Strategic Approach To Securing Multi-cloud Environments.

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July - August 2019
The Talent Crunch
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The Talent Crunch

Sunil Varkey, Cto And Strategist, Emerging Region, Symantec, Sheds Light On How The Current Skills Gap Is Taking Its Toll On Security.

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July - August 2019
Employees: The Champions Of A Strong Cybersecurity Culture
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Employees: The Champions Of A Strong Cybersecurity Culture

Let’s face it, employees don’t care about security awareness training.

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April 2019
How To Prevent Data Manipulation Attacks
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How To Prevent Data Manipulation Attacks

Conventional wisdom says that once an attacker is in the system, moving laterally from network to network, the damage is already done.

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April 2019
The Power Of One
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The Power Of One

HUSNI HAMMOUD, MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR MIDDLE EAST, CEE AND TURKEY AT MIDIS GROUP HAS ENJOYED A SHARP TRAJECTORY OF SUCCESS IN HIS CAREER AND HAS PLAYED A KEY ROLE IN SUCCESSFULLY LEADING THE BUSINESS GROWTH OF MULTIPLE IT OPERATIONS AND CYBERSECURITY VENDORS UNDER THE COMPANY’S PORTFOLIO.

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April 2019
Global Meets Local
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Global Meets Local

IN HIS MOST RECENT VISIT TO DUBAI, 2CRSI FOUNDER AND CEO ALAIN WILMOUTH SAT DOWN WITH SECURITY ADVISOR ME TO DISCUSS THE COMPANY’S VISION TO BRING GLOBAL INNOVATIONS TO THE REGIONAL MARKET.

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April 2019
Up And Away
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Up And Away

DRAGAN PETKOVIC, SECURITY PRODUCT LEADER ECEMEA, ORACLE, DISCUSSES WHY CLOUD SECURITY IS NOW MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER AND WHY COMPANIES MUST DEFEND THEMSELVES AT EVERY LAYER OF THEIR IT ENVIRONMENT.

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April 2019
In-Depth Expertise
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In-Depth Expertise

Lancy Andrade, Security Consultant, Gulf Software Distribution, Sat Down With Security Advisor Me To Discuss Why Conducting A Comprehensive Risk Assessment Is Key To The Success Of Any Security Strategy.

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June 2019
Uncovering The Unknown
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Uncovering The Unknown

At The Sidelines Of Last Month’s Dell Technologies World 2019 In Las Vegas, Security Correspondent Daniel Bardsley Sat Down With Top Executives From The Tech Giant’s Subsidiary, Secureworks, To Discuss The Firm’s Latest Threat Detection And Response Solution – Red Cloak.

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June 2019
“The Connected Future Depends On A Robust Infrastructure”: BICSI
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“The Connected Future Depends On A Robust Infrastructure”: BICSI

The Three-day Conference Explored The Increasing Reliance On Digital Infrastructure And How Advanced Technologies Will Impact The Future Of The Industry.

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May 2019
A Weapon Of Mass Disruption
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A Weapon Of Mass Disruption

As Organisations Take Their Businesses Online, They Become Vulnerable To Cyber-attacks That Are Increasing In Frequency, Intensity And Sophistication. Distributed Denial-of-service (ddos) Attack Remains As One Of The Most Popular Cyber Threats. Security Correspondent Daniel Bardsley Speaks To Industry Experts To Discuss The Current State Of Ddos Attacks And How Organisations Can Steer Clear.

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May 2019
The Business Of Security
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The Business Of Security

Cybersecurity Is Increasingly Becoming A Huge Area For Innovation And With Renewed Interest In Online Safety And Privacy The Industry Is Attracting Attention From The Investment World. However, With The Landscape Becoming Saturated, Are Cybersecurity Firms As Good As Business Investments? Daniel Bardsley Investigates.

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May 2019
Safe Space
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Safe Space

SMART CITIES AND THE TECHNOLOGIES WITHIN THEM WILL BRING A PLETHORA OF BENEFITS AND TRANSFORM THE WAY WE LIVE AND WORK. HOWEVER, IT CAN BE A DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD, AS WITH THE BENEFITS COME A SERIES OF SECURITY RISKS. GENETEC REGIONAL DIRECTOR FOR META FIRAS JADALLA DISCUSSES HOW THE COMPANY CAN MAKE SMART CITIES SAFE.

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March 2019
Security On Point
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Security On Point

FOR THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS, POINT OF SALE (POS) SYSTEMS HAVE BEEN A PRIME TARGET FOR CYBER-ATTACKS, MAKING IT MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER FOR RETAILERS TO CONSIDER THE SECURITY OF THESE MACHINES AND THE INFORMATION THEY STORE.

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February 2019
Digital Front Lines
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Digital Front Lines

AS MILITARIES INCREASINGLY MOVE DATA TO THE CLOUD, HOW CAN GOVERNMENTS MAINTAIN THE CYBERSECURITY OF THEIR DEFENCE FORCES IN THE ERA OF DIGITISATION? SECURITY CORRESPONDENT DANIEL BARDSLEY REPORTS.

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February 2019
At Your Fingertips
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At Your Fingertips

MOREY HABER, CTO, BEYONDTRUST, SHARES INSIGHTS INTO HOW ORGANISATIONS CAN LEVERAGE PAM FOR EFFECTIVE CYBER FORENSICS AND SECURITY BREACH REMEDIATION.

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February 2019
Shifting Threats Push Businesses To Rethink Security Priorities
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Shifting Threats Push Businesses To Rethink Security Priorities

THREAT REPORT REVEALS SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN PHISHING, CRYPTOCURRENCY MINING AND BEC ATTACKS

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March 2019
Set For Growth
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Set For Growth

WITH A MISSION OF DELIVERING HIGH VALUE SECURITY OFFERINGS, GULF IT DISTRIBUTION IS COMMITTED TO ITS “PARTNER-FOCUSED AND CUSTOMERCENTRIC” STRATEGY. THE TEAM AT THE UAE-BASED VAD – FERAS AL HAKIM, CHANNEL MANAGER; ANEEZ ABBAS, CHANNEL SALES MANAGER - UAE; AND LOAI AHMAD MAHMOUD JAMOUS, COUNTRY MANAGER - SAUDI ARABIA – SAT DOWN WITH SECURITY ADVISOR ME TO DISCUSS HOW THEY ARE PRIMED TO ADDRESS THE GROWING SECURITY DEMANDS IN THE REGION

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March 2019
You've Got Mail!
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You've Got Mail!

AS AN INTEGRAL COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION TOOL FOR ANY ORGANISATION ACROSS THE GLOBE, EMAIL REMAINS AN ATTRACTIVE ATTACK VECTOR FOR CYBERCRIMINALS. HUSNI HAMMOUD, GENERAL MANAGER, MIDDLE EAST, CEE AND TURKEY, BARRACUDA NETWORKS, DISCUSSES HOW ORGANISATIONS CAN STAY ONE STEP AHEAD OF THE BAD GUYS.

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March 2019
Why Security In The Connected Workplace Is Everyone's Business
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Why Security In The Connected Workplace Is Everyone's Business

There was a time when cyber security was limited to a desktop computer with antivirus software.

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January 2019
How To Close The Cybersecurity Gap In The Digital Era
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How To Close The Cybersecurity Gap In The Digital Era

What’s stopping global businesses from protecting their assets despite significant investments in cybersecurity programmes?

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January 2019
Cutting Through The Noise
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Cutting Through The Noise

Amit Roy, Executive Vice President and Regional Head, Emea, Paladion, Discusses How Organisations Can Speed Up Incident Detection and Response Amid Growing Volumes of Threat Data.

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January 2019
Mine Of Information
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Mine Of Information

No one needs to be told that the cyber threats facing businesses today are both numerous and diverse, ranging from data breaches to ransomware to distributed denial of service attacks.

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January 2019
Risky Business
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Risky Business

The Cloud Is Everywhere Today. However, Many Organisations as Well as Individuals Still Don’t Fully Trust the Nature of the Cloud. Security Correspondent Daniel Bardsley Speaks to Experts About the Risk Perception and Privacy Challenges of the Cloud.

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January 2019
Silver Linings
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Silver Linings

The cloud has undeniably become one of the most overhyped technologies in decades and rightly so.

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January 2019
The Unusual Uspects
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The Unusual Uspects

More Often Than Not Organisations Are Warned About Security Incidents That Make The Headlines Tend To Be About Catastrophic Technology Failures Or Breaches Caused By Nefarious Actors. However, What Business Leaders Need To Realise Is That Sometimes The Most Dangerous Threats Could Be Right Under Their Noses.

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July - August 2019
Digital Afterlife
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Digital Afterlife

As Technology Advances, Social Media Platforms Such As Facebook And Twitter Have Become An Integral Part Of Our Everyday Lives. But What Happens To Our Online Identities And Data When We Die? Daniel Bardsley Speaks To Industry Experts To Discuss Why We Need To Plan Our Digital Legacy.

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July - August 2019
The Big Picture
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The Big Picture

Sam Olyaei, Senior Principal Analyst And Conference Chair, Gartner, Discusses How Security And Risk Strategies Have Evolved In The Digital Age.

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July - August 2019
Love In The Time Of Cybersecurity
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Love In The Time Of Cybersecurity

MOBILE DATING APPS ARE INCREASINGLY GAINING POPULARITY TODAY AS THEY EFFORTLESSLY HELP CONNECT PEOPLE WHO SHARE SIMILAR INTERESTS THROUGH THE PUSH OF A BUTTON OR SWIPE OF A FINGER. HOWEVER, THE AMOUNT OF SENSITIVE PERSONAL INFORMATION THEY CONTAIN IS CAUSE FOR CONCERNS WHEN IT COMES TO CYBERSECURITY, DANIEL BARDSLEY REPORTS.

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April 2019