Cyber Security news in the Middle East | Page 2

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

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
Estonia’s Cybernetica teams up with PwC in the Middle East PwC has agreed a partnership with Cybernetica, an Estonian company that specialises in the design and build of mission critical systems for governments and industries of national importance.
17 August 2021
Securing the Middle East’s thriving digital economy The Middle East is thriving as digital transformation sees financial firms harnessing technology to cut costs and increase efficiency.
27 July 2021
Cybersecurity considerations for banks in a digital world In the wake of sudden and massive remote working environment accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic, cybersecurity has been placed among the top concerns of banking executives.
30 June 2021
Certification firms for Aramco’s third party cybersecurity standard Saudi Aramco has selected eight leading professional services firms in the region as its exclusive preferred suppliers for conducting third party cybersecurity assessments and issuing compliance certificat
29 June 2021
Risk, Cyber and ESG among top priorities for internal audit Ramping up risk management, cyber and sustainability goals are among the top priorities for Middle East internal audit leaders in the coming months, according to a new survey by Protiviti.
17 May 2021
FTI Consulting launches its IGP&S practice in the Middle East The Middle East wing of global consulting firm FTI Consulting has launched a new practice: Information Governance, Privacy & Security.
19 April 2021
The leading cybersecurity consulting firms in the GCC The word is out: the usual suspects of Deloitte, EY and PwC are the top professional services firms in the Gulf Cooperation Council for security consulting and services.
15 February 2021
Crossword helps Sultan Qaboos University design cyber challenges The Sultan Qaboos University has brought in experts from Crossword Cybersecurity to help it with developing the programme for the qualifying rounds of the national cybersecurity capture the flag tournament.
28 December 2020
PwC's partnership with Tanium lands in the Middle East PwC has extended its international alliance with cybersecurity firm Tanium into the Middle East market.
17 August 2020
Delta Capita's investment arm leads funding in Israel's Orchestra Israel-based cybersecurity firm Orchestra has landed a $7.5 million Series A capital injection, in a funding round led by the investment arm of Delta Capita and Prytek.
25 May 2020
Business cyber threats increase as criminals use the coronavirus as bait Professional services firm KPMG in Saudi Arabia has warned of an increase in malicious cyber-activity, as online criminals seek to exploit the global coronavirus pandemic.
09 April 2020
Cybersecurity top concern among Middle East audit executives The majority of Middle East audit leaders cite cybersecurity as their most pressing concern according to the latest industry survey from Protiviti.
09 March 2020
Financial crime on the up in the Middle East, shows PwC survey Fraud and financial crime is on the rise in the Middle East, according to the latest survey from professional services firm PwC, but there may be some broader local issues hidden in the data.
06 March 2020
UAE defence group CEO Faisal Al Bannai sells cyber-consultancy DarkMatter Appointed to lead a new UAE national defence group, DarkMatter founder Faisal Al Bannai has sold the cyber consultancy, with CEO Karim Sabbagh also departing.
20 November 2019
Protiviti first accredited information security consultancy in Qatar Protiviti’s member firm in Qatar has been awarded the country’s first certificate of accreditation for information security service providers.
13 November 2019
PwC launches industrial cybersecurity training centre in Israel Professional services leader PwC has opened a Cybersecurity Experience Centre at its Centre of Excellence in Israel, dedicated to Operational Technology.
16 May 2019
Israeli cybersecurity consultancy Sygnia picked up by Temasek Israeli cybersecurity consulting startup Sygnia has been bought by Singaporean stste investment firm Temasek in a deal reportedly worth $250 million.
29 October 2018
Timothy Wood joins KPMG Lower Gulf as head of cybersecurity practice KPMG Lower Gulf has appointed former BAE Systems general manager for the Middle East Timothy Wood as its new Head of Cyber Security, with Wood made an Associate Partner.
06 September 2018
Accenture outlines growing Iran threat in global cybersecurity report Global professional services giant Accenture has pointed the finger at Iran as a growing threat to international cybersecurity, with a recent report further outlining the rise in ransomware originati
24 August 2018
Deloitte initiative to encourage women in cybersecurity expands to Middle East Big Four professional services giant Deloitte has launched an initiative in the Middle East aimed at promoting greater gender diversity in the cyber-security sector.
02 August 2018
Saudi Arabian cyber-defence agency ramps up with range of new partners Saudi Arabia has been ramping up efforts to develop its cyber-security capacities in recent months with the signing of numerous agreements on education and infrastructure, including deals with Kasper
06 June 2018

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