Dan Norman, Regional Director, EMEA for the ISF, looks at the challenges and opportunities Saudi Vision 2030 presents. Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is arguably one of the most ambitious and innovative long-term transformational projects ever undertaken by a country; launched in2016, the Saudi Arabian government's plan...
Abhay Pandey, Founder and CEO, MAST Consulting, looks at integrating security tools with a cybersecurity mesh. In the developing world, people perceive digitalisation as a synonym for opportunities and possibilities. So, forward-thinking nations such as the UAE are receptive to disruptive technologies and innovations. However, the promise...
In today’s hyper digital world, fraudsters are constantly finding new ways to target consumers, so it’s more important than ever for businesses to protect their customers online, explains Saeed Ahmad, Managing Director, Middle East, and North Africa, Callsign. According to Callsign’s latest study, at least 30%...
High value applications for AI video analytics are emerging at an increasing rate, and are not limited to security alone, writes Dennis Choi, General Manager, IDIS Middle East & Africa. Video analytics, powered by AI, have been transforming security operations with ever more reliable tools for...
Michel Roig, President of Payment & Access at Fingerprint Cards, takes a look at some of the trends, developments and players responsible for making 2022 a big year for biometrics and ensuring the foundations are in place for a transformative 2023. Biometrics have well and truly...
Cyber threats are increasing at a rate far greater than the industry is able to cope with. Despite this, C-suite executives still don’t take cybersecurity seriously enough while boards are not nearly as engaged in cybersecurity as they are in other areas of oversight, says...
Khalid Saad Al Medbel, General Director, Information Security, Ministry of Health, takes a closer look at how cybersecurity capabilities can be strengthened with a holistic strategy that puts people at its heart. With security threats becoming ever-more sophisticated and frequent, organisations in the Middle East need...
As technology advances, physical security systems are becoming increasingly important due to the rising threats, technological advancement, regulatory compliance, and the need for remote monitoring, says SPA member, Arif Almalik, Chief Digital Products Officer, Moro Hub. The protection of personnel, hardware, so ware, networks and data...
Stephen Allen, Senior Product Manager for HID IAMS' Authentication portfolio, looks at Fast Identity Online (FIDO), a form of cryptographic passwordless authentication. How can we be sure that people are who they say they are? The search for a secure, scalable and convenient way to authenticate...
We’re delighted to be launching the Security Middle East Conference – the sector’s newest and boldest event with the aim of advancing the security landscape. As the market-leading and longest-standing resource for the Middle East’s security sector we are well placed to launch this event, which...