The use of biometric authentication and identification offers unrivalled convenience and security in a modern connected city but the technology needs to be built responsibly
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UAE telco du, Versa Networks forge strategic partnership to supercharge digital transformation
The collaboration aims to support digital transformations for enterprises in the UAE by delivering Unified SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) services
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UAE Cyber Security Council and Abu Dhabi’s ATRC ink deal to strengthen cybersecurity
The agreement envisages both councils rolling out a raft of initiatives – from cryptographic migration and deployments to collaboratively oversee the governance of cryptography
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LinkedIn ransomware attack: Data held hostage, criminals demand payment to unlock accounts
Criminals demand payment to unlock LinkedIn accounts in ransomware attack, experts say
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GCC banks have ‘sufficient operational risk capital’ to cover losses related to cyber risk: report
The banks’ strong profitability, capitalisation, and liquidity provide a financial buffer against potential incidents, an S&P Global Ratings report said
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Video: Cybersecurity and digital security challenges in the UAE
UAE government entities and companies highlight cybersecurity challenges and strategies in Help AG’s annual State of the Market Report for 2021, which also discussed the top cybersecurity threats, the anatomy of cyberattacks, security investment patterns, and more
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The role of trust in achieving sovereignty in an increasingly digital world
Every digital interaction results in the exchange of billions of data points, which presents the challenge of securing this data to protect nations and citizens, while ensuring its ethical use
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UAE National Cyber Security Council, CPX ink deal to improve cyber maturity of government entities
Through the agreement, CPX will enable all government and semi-government entities to improve their cybersecurity posture in line with national standards
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GITEX 2021: Check Point promises a serious fight against the ‘ransomware pandemic’
Country Manager Ram Narayanan reveals his company’s plans for the GITEX Technology Week and explains why it is important for their business