Cyber Security news in the Middle East

An overview of news, trends and research in Cyber Security consulting in the Middle East:

ECOVIS Al Sabti: Mitigating cloud security and cost risks through best practices As businesses rapidly embrace cloud to accelerate digital transformation, robust cloud security and cost governance have become critical, writes Syed Sajjad Bukhari from ECOVIS Al Sabti.
23 October 2025
Deloitte and Datamount partner to advance cybersecurity capabilities in Oman Deloitte has signed a partnership agreement with Datamount, a provider of data center and enterprise cloud services in Oman.
12 September 2025
Securing Operational Technology to safeguard industrial cyber resilience As Operational Technology becomes more interconnected with Information Technology, the growing convergence is increasing cyber risks to critical infrastructure across sectors like energy, manufacturi
28 July 2025
UAE Cyber Security Council names Sia its Strategic Partner for 2025 At an official ceremony held at Space42 Arena in Abu Dhabi, the UAE Cyber Security Council has named Sia as its Strategic Partner for 2025.
23 June 2025
Securing the Digital Kingdom: Why Saudi’s digital future rests on new kinds of leadership In a country reimagining the future at unprecedented scale, cybersecurity is no longer confined to server rooms and security dashboards. It’s at the heart of boardroom discussions.
19 June 2025
EC-Council and Women in CyberSecurity Middle East launch CyberSHE program EC-Council, a global provider of cybersecurity training and certification services, and CyberSHE, an initiative by Women in CyberSecurity Middle East, have kicked off the expansion of their CyberSHE
17 June 2025
PwC partners with Cynalytica to expand industrial cybersecurity capabilities PwC and Cynalytica have signed a strategic partnership aimed at improving cybersecurity capabilities in the Middle East’s industrial sector.
08 May 2025
Protiviti accredited by Dubai’s DESC for Penetration Testing Services Protiviti has received accreditation for Penetration Testing Services from the Dubai Electronic Security Center.
01 May 2025
Eviden names SecureTech winner of its Channel Excellence Award Global IT services company Eviden has named Abu Dhabi headquartered SecureTech as the winner of its Channel Excellence Award.
13 March 2025
Dubai CyberForce Program names KPMG a certified provider KPMG has officially become a Certified Provider for Penetration Testing services under the Dubai CyberForce Program.
26 February 2025
Building cyber resilience in Saudi Arabia’s growing threat landscape In today’s digitally driven world, Saudi businesses face a rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape.
30 November 2024
Elm and SITE sign partnership for cybersecurity consulting services Consulting and IT services company Elm has agreed a partnership agreement with SITE, one of Saudi’s leading companies in the area of cybersecurity.
17 September 2024
Backups can make or break a business in a crisis By leveraging robust backup solutions and adhering to best practices, businesses can navigate the digital landscape with confidence, knowing that their critical data and operations are well-protected
13 August 2024
CEOs (should) play a critical role in achieving cyber resilience While cybersecurity resilience falls under the accountability of Chief Information Officer, a company’s top executive – the Chief Executive Officer – also has an important role to play, writes Ahmed
12 August 2024
Cloud security and Gen AI trends in KSA's thriving cyber landscape The world of cyber security is rapidly evolving. Two trends that will have a profound impact this year are generative AI and cloud security.
27 May 2024
Zero&One attains ISO certificate for information security Cloud-focused consultancy firm Zero&One has achieved the ISO27001:2022 certification, demonstrating its excellence in the area of information security. “Security has been always ‘job zero’ for us.
03 April 2024
AIGC obtains ISO seal of quality for its information security Jordan-headquartered advisory firm Aldar International for Governance Consultancy (AIGC) has obtained an ISO certification for the quality and robustness of its information security.
29 February 2024
Middle East behind on cybersecurity, warns Deloitte report More than half of business leaders in the Middle East say cybersecurity is essential for the success of their digital transformation.
12 February 2024
Holistic cyber approach needed for secure scaling of IoT smart devices The rapid growth of smart and connected devices is unlocking a next generation wave of opportunities across various industries.
16 January 2024
Beyon Cyber adds Trend Micro cyber solutions to SME offering Beyon Cyber has agreed a strategic agreement with global cyber defender Trend Micro, enabling the Bahrain-based cyber consultancy to bring Trend Micro’s solutions to the nation’s SME sector.
06 December 2023
ICBC attack yet another wake-up call for MENA financial institutions On November 10, the world’s largest lender by assets, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), announced that it had fallen victim to a cyber attack.
29 November 2023
CyberKnight signs inaugural consulting partnership with KPMG CyberKnight has signed a strategic partnership with KPMG, its first ever tie-up with a management consulting firm.
23 October 2023
INDEVCO Consultancy’s Cyber offering covers risk, tech and people Facing an ever-growing cyber risk landscape, INDEVCO Consultancy’s cybersecurity line of business is in high demand.
07 July 2023
Cybersecurity to have major role in Qatar's digital transformation Investment in cybersecurity is expected to rise significantly in Qatar, with the overall Middle East cybersecurity market expected to grow by over 17% annually to reach around $45 billion by 2027.
10 May 2023
UAE Data Protection Law: The requirements and ensuring compliance On 2 January 2022, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) launched its Federal Personal Data Protection (PDP) Law – a new law which provides a legal framework to ensure the security and privacy of personal i
24 August 2022
Homegrown cyber firm CPX partners with consulting arm of KPMG Within six months of its launch, UAE-focused cybersecurity services company CPX has inked a partnership with KPMG, one of the region’s leading cybersecurity consultancies.
14 July 2022
UAE’s Cyber Security Council selects external partners The UAE’s Cyber Security Council has over the past weeks signed multiple collaboration agreements with external service providers.
06 June 2022
Accredited consulting firms for cyber security services in Qatar Qatar’s National Cyber Security Agency has unveiled its latest list of accredited service providers for information security consulting and implementation services, with eight professional services g
21 April 2022
Effective cyber security requires more than a ‘checkbox approach’ When managing their cyber security operations, most businesses tend to ensure they are compliant with regulatory requirements and other industry standards.
24 March 2022
Saudi’s industrial sector increasingly vulnerable to cyber attacks The number of cyberattacks on manufacturing plants and other industrial assets in Saudi Arabia has increased in recent years, and as a result, a growing number of organisations in the Kingdom (includ
23 November 2021
Devogame challenges Saudi students to crack the cyber code Digital transformation powerhouse Devoteam is on the verge of launching the sixth edition of its Devogame in France and Saudi Arabia, with cybersecurity this year’s overarching theme.
30 September 2021
Lessons for conducting an IT security risk assessment As part of their security strategy, organizations need to continuously assess the risks within their IT function and technology infrastructure.
29 September 2021

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