Etisalat completes acquisition of ‘Who Secures The UAE’ multi-winner Help AG

Help AG, named by UAE CISOs as their most trusted cybersecurity reseller and consultant in Cyberviser’s own ‘Who Secures The UAE’ report, has been acquired by multinational Emirati telecoms giant Etisalat.

Mimecast appoints SVP EMEA, VP Africa

Email and data security provider Mimecast has announced that former Middle East and Africa head Brandon Bekker has been appointed to the newly created role of SVP EMEA. Paul Stafford has been named VP for Mimecast Africa.

META malware attacks double in Q1 2019

The number of malware attacks in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa in Q1 2019 has increased by 108% from Q1 2018, according to Kaspersky Lab.

Proofpoint to pay $120M for zero trust startup Meta Networks

Proofpoint has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Israeli startup Meta Networks for approximately $120M in cash and stock.

Along for the ride: Security one of the few functions where Uber is following Careem’s lead

After months of negotiation, the UAE’s answer to Uber have announced acquisition by, well, Uber, in a deal set to value the Dubai based start-up at over $3.1 billion. What are the security implications?

The UAE’s top pick for SIEM

SIEM solutions, though sometimes considered prohibitively complex, are gaining popularity among small and large companies alike. Which ones do the UAE’s CISOs find best fit their needs?

The UAE’s top pick for web security

As more and more companies pursue digital transformation – all but a necessity in the increasingly online world of business – web security has become more important than ever. The UAE’s CISO community shares its thoughts on which providers secure it most effectively.

Your industry’s biggest threats – and allies

We take a ‘deep dive’ look into the responses from participants in a range of sectors. What are the biggest threats faced by different industries? What are their priorities? And who are their most reliable allies in the struggle against cybercrime?