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The cybersecurity landscape in the Middle East is rapidly evolving, with organizations facing the dual challenge of adopting AI while combating AI-driven cyberattacks. At the Intersec 2025 Security Leaders’ Summit, fawaz alsumaim, Head of Bahrain’s Anti-Internet and Information Systems Crime Division, will discuss the rise of next-gen hackers and the need for AI-powered defenses. With 91% of UAE companies now leveraging AI for cybersecurity, the event will explore strategies for securing critical infrastructure and enhancing cross-border collaboration. Grant Tuchten | Portfolio Director | Messe Frankfurt Middle East fawaz alsumaim | Head of the Anti-Internet and Information Systems Crime Division | Ministry of Interior in Bahrain Read more : https://lnkd.in/dt7FXTva #Cybersecurity #AI #Intersec2025 #DigitalTransformation #MiddleEast #UAE #Bahrain

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🌐 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐏 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥, 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐯𝐚𝐬, 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬!! Exciting news for OWASP Algiers Chapter members! SecureFlag has teamed up with OWASP® Foundation to provide access to their advanced threat modeling automation tool, #ThreatCanvas. This collaboration extends benefits to OWASP members, empowering them with cutting-edge technology to enhance application security. 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝑪𝒂𝒏𝒗𝒂𝒔? ThreatCanvas, powered by AI, revolutionizes threat modeling by enabling developers and security professionals to generate comprehensive threat models within seconds. Whether from textual descriptions, Infrastructure-as-Code templates, or existing diagrams, ThreatCanvas identifies potential threats and recommends relevant security controls, simplifying what was once a complex and manual process. 𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒇𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑶𝑾𝑨𝑺𝑷 𝑴𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒔: - Advanced Threat Modeling: OWASP members can leverage ThreatCanvas to create unlimited threat models, refine them, and save them in their library. - Integration with SecureFlag’s Platform: Seamlessly integrates with SecureFlag’s training labs, providing practical, hands-on exercises tailored to identified threats. - Enhanced Security from the Start: Empowers developers to embed security practices early in the Software Development Life Cycle (#SDLC), reducing security rework and enhancing overall application security. 𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔: According to Andrea Scaduto, Co-Founder & Director at SecureFlag, "Threat modeling is critical in the SDLC but often challenging to scale manually. ThreatCanvas changes this by making it accessible and scalable for developers without adding overhead to their schedules." Andrew van der Stock, Executive Director of OWASP® Foundation, adds, "Threat modeling is fundamental to application security. SecureFlag’s ThreatCanvas will greatly benefit our members by enhancing their security practices." 𝑨𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒆𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒈: SecureFlag, based in London, specializes in Secure Coding Training programs, offering thousands of hands-on labs across various technologies. With ThreatCanvas, SecureFlag continues to lead in automating threat modeling processes.  𝑨𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝑶𝑾𝑨𝑺𝑷: The Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP) is a nonprofit foundation dedicated to improving software security through open-source projects, educational conferences, and global community engagement. Discover how ThreatCanvas can transform your approach to application security. OWASP members can learn more and register on the SecureFlag platform by visiting their website: https://lnkd.in/exZc84xE #OWASP members now benefit from automated threat modeling with #SecureFlag’s #ThreatCanvas, enhancing #AppSec and #DevSecOps practices. #CyberSecurity #InformationSecurity #ThreatModeling #CyberSec

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For technology-empowered territories such as the Middle East, cybersecurity frameworks are vital for safeguarding critical infrastructure, protecting national and information security, and supporting a thriving digital economy in the face of diverse threats. Our latest whitepaper sheds light on the different compliance frameworks that government agencies, organizations, and service providers operating in the Middle East must align with. Key points include: ⚖️ National standards and regulations such as the UAE Information Assurance Regulation and cybersecurity controls from Saudi Arabia's National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) 🌐 Global and sector-specific frameworks like the PCI DSS and the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Data Protection Regulations 💡 The use of 6clicks Hub & Spoke for financial institutions, public sector entities, and other federated business structures in the Middle East Here's a preview of some of the insights featured in the whitepaper. Download your FREE copy now! https://hubs.li/Q02QSC-G0 #Cybersecurity #MiddleEast #Compliance #6clicks

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Tenable Highlights Toxic Cloud Trilogy at BlackHat MEA 2024! Tenable will showcase its AI-powered Cloud Security solutions at BlackHat MEA 2024, running from November 26-28 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Saudi Arabia. Key Highlights: ➠ AI-Powered Cloud Security: Tenable will exhibit its cutting-edge solutions supporting Saudi Arabia’s Cloud-First Digital Vision 2030. ➠ 2024 Cloud Risk Report: The latest report reveals that 38% of organizations face heightened exposure due to the “toxic cloud trilogy”—critical vulnerabilities, excessive permissions, and public exposure. ➠ Security Gaps and Exposure: Tenable’s solutions focus on closing these gaps, enabling businesses to address weaknesses and defend against potential exploitation. Maher Jadallah, Vice President, Middle East & North Africa, Tenable, commented, “A toxic cloud trilogy makes weaknesses easier for attackers to exploit. Our tools help businesses visualize and eradicate exposure.” Visit Tenable at Booth H1.T10 for live demonstrations of TenableOne, Tenable Cloud Security, and Tenable OT Security. #CyberSecurity #CloudSecurity #DigitalTransformation Discover more about Tenable’s cloud security solutions

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Openshift Specialists - How We Help as an OpenShift Specialist Consultancy ⚙ Our role as an OpenShift specialist consultancy in the UAE and KSA involves providing tailored solutions that address the unique challenges of different industries. By leveraging our expertise in consultation, deployment, custom development, training, and ongoing support, we help organizations maximize the benefits of OpenShift. ➡ Consultation and Strategy Development - Helps companies create a clear, actionable plan for migrating to and integrating OpenShift, reducing risks and ensuring alignment with their long-term objectives. ➡ Deployment and Migration - Ensures a smooth transition with minimal downtime, allowing companies to leverage the benefits of OpenShift quickly and efficiently. ➡ Custom Development and Integration - Enhances the functionality and interoperability of applications, improving operational efficiency and enabling rapid innovation. ➡ Training and support - Empowers internal teams with the knowledge and skills needed to manage and optimize their OpenShift environments, ensuring long-term success and self-sufficiency. ➡ Optimization and Managed Services - Maintains peak performance and security of OpenShift deployments, allowing organizations to focus on their core business activities while we manage their infrastructure. Recently a major bank in the UAE needed a scalable and secure platform to support their growing digital banking services. CloudSource deployed OpenShift, creating a robust environment for deploying new banking applications and microservices. With the deployment, this major bank achieved faster application development cycles, improved system reliability, and enhanced security. If you would like to discuss anything openshift and how we can help, please drop me a message or email me at [email protected] 📥

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4 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 Black Hat MEA 2024! Get ready to revolutionize your cybersecurity strategy! 🚩 Visit us at 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 2 - 𝐉28 to experience the future of cybersecurity. #BlackHatMEA #Cybersecurity #BHMEA24 #Amancybersecurity

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Protecting data like it's the crown jewels: WafaiCloud security fortress your data in the digital realm. #PaaS #IaaS #vDC #Wafaicloud #Wafaidefence #Saudi_Cloud https://ow.ly/k0NE50RnMhx

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We are all set and excited for the MENA Information Security Conference 2024! 🚀 Are you ready to meet us at our stand tomorrow? Let's connect and explore how Jethur GRC can elevate your organization's governance, risk, and compliance strategies. See you there! #MENAISC2024 #JethurGRC

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🇮🇳 In Action ➔ Here's the top 10 #IndianTech developments Tahseen Consulting is following today 🏦 HCLTech partners with Amazon Web Services (AWS) on #GenAI adoption ⚖️ Election chiefs warn against #AI deepfakes 🤖 Akamai Technologies plans #edgecomputing units in 3 cities 📈 ICICI Bank to let NRIs use foreign numbers for #UPI locally 📡 Consumer market set to become third largest globally by 2026  📱 Tata Electronics Pvt. Ltd. begins to ship locally-made #semiconductor chips 💰  Few 🦄 minted this year amid lack of #VC interest 🏢 #UPI still preferred despite Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s retail #CBDC push 🤝 Top 3 Indian IT firms train over 775,000 staff in #generativeAI 🌐 EMotorad to establish gigafactory for e-cycles after Ola 👋 With the #India and #MENA tech ecosystems converging, you can follow Tahseen Consulting and click below to get our extended coverage of the top tech developments you need to know about to start your day. https://lnkd.in/d7AJHVWD

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Pantherun Technologies has been honored with the prestigious Best #Security_Solution Award, recognizing its outstanding contributions to #cybersecurity. Renowned for delivering cutting-edge solutions, Pantherun Technologies provides advanced tools to safeguard critical data, infrastructure, and #digitalecosystems against evolving #cyberthreats. This accolade highlights the company’s innovation in developing robust #security #frameworks, empowering organizations to mitigate risks effectively. #electronicsnews #technologynews

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Google Cloud announce the opening of its new office in Kuwait as part of it's expansion. Check out what this means down in the comments! #MiddleEast #CloudServices #Kuwait #GoogleCloud

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🔒 Strengthen Your Security Posture with Tawny Technology Solution's PAM Software 🔒 Cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving, making it essential for organizations to stay vigilant and proactive in safeguarding their sensitive data and systems. Privileged Access Management (PAM) software [SWOT PAM] is a critical tool in this effort. At Tawny Technology Solutions, we understand the challenges organizations face in managing and securing privileged access. That's why our PAM software is designed to provide robust protection against unauthorized access and insider threats. With features like password management, session monitoring, and access controls, our PAM solution empowers organizations to strengthen their security posture and maintain compliance with industry regulations. Take the first step towards enhancing your cybersecurity defenses. Contact us today to learn more about how Tawny Technology Solution's PAM software can help protect your organization's critical assets. #PrivilegedAccessManagement #Cybersecurity #PAMSoftware #SWOTPAM

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In the latest issue of the Security Middle East Magazine, Haider Aziz, Managing Director, Middle East and Africa at VAST Data, takes a closer look at deploying a data pillar approach and how it can move security closer to the data. As organisations across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) rapidly adopt cloud solutions, drawn by the benefits of agility, scalability, and cost efficiency, concerns about robust data security infrastructure have also escalated. The question then becomes: How can organisations secure their move to the cloud by making security a priority from day one? Find out more on the link in the comments... #Security #MiddleEast #SecurityMiddleEast #Cloud

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Empower your business with Microsoft Azure and develop AI-powered apps on a flexible, industry-leading platform! - Boost innovation by quickly deploying and scaling applications. - Cost optimization, as you only pay for what you use, eliminating hardware issues. - Increase your security by using powerful security technologies to secure your data. - Ensure dependability and experience uninterrupted performance. - Increase your reach and serve customers all around the world with ease. Ready to learn how Azure can transform your business? Reach out to discover more: www.qualidev-tech.com #ai #microsoftcopilot #Azure #IT #microsoftazure #CloudSecurity #Dataprotection #Operationsresumption #DigitalTransformation

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Join Us at Mindfire Cyber Defense Center, Dubai Internet City! Discover how LevelBlue & AT&T Cybersecurity Managed Detection and Response (MDR) can fast-track your security operations and protect your organization from emerging cyber threats. Why MDR from LevelBlue & AT&T Cybersecurity? With decades of expertise, we offer shoulder-to-shoulder support to bridge your cybersecurity skills gap, providing broad visibility into threats and a strengthened security posture. Our managed services ensure rapid detection and response 24/7 to help you stay ahead of attackers. Key Benefits of Our MDR Solution: ✅ Proactive Threat Monitoring: 24/7 monitoring and threat hunting with advanced tools and the latest threat intelligence. ✅ Rapid Detection & Response: Stay secure with real-time threat management across your attack surface, from endpoints to vulnerabilities. ✅ Global Expertise: Access a seasoned team of cybersecurity professionals to help you navigate complex security risks. ✅ Increased Operational Efficiency: Leverage an open XDR platform that streamlines workflows, integrates with your existing tools, and orchestrates powerful responses. Join Our Workshop to learn more about how LevelBlue & AT&T Cybersecurity can accelerate your threat detection and response, and secure your business in real time. Attackers don’t rest, and neither do we. 📞 Contact us today to schedule your spot or book a custom consultation with one of our experts! #CyberSecurity #MDR #ThreatDetection #XDR #CyberDefense #ATTCybersecurity #LevelBlue #MindfireTechnologies #DubaiInternetCity #ThreatHunting #SecurityOperations

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