Cyber Security news in the Middle East

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

Why human behavior risk is central to building true cybersecurity resilience Chief Information Officers (CIOs) seeking to curb and mitigate cyber risks often focus on technology and organizational defences.
28 May 2026
Cyber threats have tripled since the start of the conflict: Five priority actions The Middle East is currently seeing a surge in sophisticated cyber threats driven by geopolitical tensions and the weaponisation of AI.
20 May 2026
Advising Middle Eastern clients on integrated security and operational intelligence As cities, transport networks and utilities become increasingly smart and connected, the role of security is evolving far beyond traditional surveillance and protection towards integrated digital eco
18 May 2026
Cybranytech certified for Penetration Testing by Dubai CyberForce Program Cybranytech has officially been certified for Penetration Testing Services by the Dubai Electronic Security Center, recognising the firm’s capabilities in delivering cybersecurity services to Dubai’s
15 May 2026
‘As disruption continues to evolve, a unified approach to resilience is no longer optional’ Lula Mohanty, Managing Partner for the Middle East and Africa at IBM Consulting shares why in today’s environment where disruption is inevitable, a unified approach to resilience is essential for mai
11 May 2026
Bain & Company and IBM Consulting partner to protect digital assets in quantum computing era Global consultancies Bain & Company and IBM Consulting have announced a new partnership aimed at helping their clients address the growing risks associated with post-quantum cryptography.
17 March 2026
KPMG launches policy tool to ensure national readiness of critical industries KPMG, a global accounting and consulting firm, has launched a new framework and benchmark designed to help policymakers assess the “national readiness” of their critical industries.
13 February 2026
EU’s latest Cybersecurity package: What UAE-based organisations should know At the start of this year, the European Union put forward a few amendments to its cybersecurity laws.
03 February 2026
Kroll partners with CrowdStrike to enhance cybersecurity capabilities Global consulting firm Kroll has announced a strategic partnership with CrowdStrike to elevate its cybersecurity capabilities.
05 January 2026
KPMG deepens industrial cybersecurity capabilities with Dragos partnership Further strengthening its cybersecurity portfolio, KPMG has signed a partnership with Dragos, a company specialized in cybersecurity for industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (O
19 December 2025
Cyberani and KPMG join forces to boost cybersecurity in KSA’s industrial landscape KPMG and Cyberani have agreed a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity frontiers of industrial organizations in Saudi Arabia.
09 December 2025
KPMG signs Middle East partnership deal with cyber solutions provider Fortinet The Advisory business of Big Four firm KPMG has signed a partnership agreement with Fortinet, a global provider of cybersecurity solutions.
28 November 2025
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

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