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Gulf Today
18-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
CSC develops Drone Cybersecurity Guidelines
The UAE Cybersecurity Council (CSC) announced the development of the UAE's first national Drone Cybersecurity Guidelines, in strategic collaboration with Reach Digital, a subsidiary of Reach Group that specialises in digital transformation and cybersecurity innovation, and Shieldworkz, a cybersecurity firm specialised in OT/IoT and drone protection technologies. This announcement considers a tangible outcome of the UAE's future-oriented vision, which aims to strengthen the nation's resilience against cyber threats, support secure digital transformation, and position the UAE as a global hub for innovation and technology. Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Cybersecurity, said, 'These guidelines represent a vital milestone in enhancing the nation's UAV ecosystem, ensuring that drone operations across government, commercial, and industrial sectors are resilient, secure, and aligned with global best practices. 'With increasing UAV deployment across sectors from agriculture, environmental monitoring to logistics cybersecurity risks must be proactively addressed to protect airspace, infrastructure, and data integrity.' Malik Melhem, CEO of Reach Group, stated, 'This collaboration reflects our unwavering commitment to advancing the UAE's digital and cybersecurity infrastructure. We are proud to contribute to national readiness by aligning with CSC and delivering practical, scalable cybersecurity solutions for the drone sector.' Mohammad Khaled, Vice President of Growth and Business Transformation at Reach Group, said, 'By developing these guidelines with CSC and our partners at Shieldworkz, we are reinforcing the UAE's leadership in securing emerging technologies. This initiative supports safe drone innovation while addressing growing cybersecurity risks across national airspace and infrastructure.' Recently, the CSC announced the launch of nation's Cybersecurity Awards & Recognition Programme, a pioneering initiative set to establish new benchmarks for recognising achievements in digital security. This first-of-its-kind programme, scheduled for launch in the coming months, will create a competitive platform for organisations, enterprises, and innovators to showcase their contributions to cybersecurity advancement. The nation's first-ever Cybersecurity Excellence Awards, designed to foster competition among organisations, enterprises, and innovative individuals in the field of cybersecurity. WAM
Hi Dubai
14-04-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
UAE Unveils First-Ever Cybersecurity Excellence Awards to Spotlight Digital Innovation and Leadership
The UAE Government Cybersecurity Council has officially announced the launch of the nation's first Cybersecurity Excellence Awards & Recognition Programme, a landmark initiative designed to honour outstanding achievements and innovations in digital security. Set to debut in the coming months, the programme aims to establish a competitive platform for organisations, enterprises, and individuals to showcase their contributions to cybersecurity. It marks a significant step in reinforcing the UAE's regional and global leadership in digital resilience. This pioneering awards programme will not only spotlight best practices and success stories but also foster a culture of excellence, creativity, and collaboration across the cybersecurity sector. By recognising both institutional and individual achievements, the initiative seeks to drive innovation, bolster cross-sector cooperation, and enhance the nation's capacity to tackle evolving digital threats. 'The Cybersecurity Excellence Awards represent a continuation of our efforts to nurture talent and drive the development of innovative digital solutions,' said Dr. Mohammed Al-Kuwaiti, Head of UAE Cybersecurity. 'By celebrating excellence, we are inspiring the next generation of cybersecurity experts.' The initiative aligns with the UAE's broader vision of promoting proactive cyber risk management and cultivating a sustainable digital future. Under the directives of the nation's leadership, the programme reflects an unwavering commitment to elevating the UAE's global cybersecurity stature. The awards ceremony is scheduled for 18th June 2025 at Space42 Arena in Abu Dhabi. Details on award categories, nomination criteria, and participation guidelines will be revealed in the lead-up to the event. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Daily Tribune
10-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Beyon Cyber Sweeps 2025 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards
Beyon Cyber, part of the Beyon Group, has been recognized with three major accolades at the 2025 Cyber Security Excellence Awards. — one of the industry's most renowned awards, voted on by the global cybersecurity community and independently assessed. Competing in the highly contested 100–500 employee category, Beyon Cyber outperformed regional and global peers to win: • Fastest Growing Cybersecurity Company • Excellence in Cybersecurity Innovation (Beyon Cyber's proprietary platform, Intel X) • Cybersecurity CEO of the Year These awards are a clear signal of Beyon Cyber's emergence as a pioneering cybersecurity force built in Bahrain, with the vision, scale, and in-house technology to redefine how cyber defense is delivered across the region. Developed in 2024 by Beyon Cyber Labs in Bahrain, Intel X is now actively deployed across regional enterprises, allowing IntelX enabled clients to leverage the latest AI and automation technologies in security operations, and move away from the slow and outdated methods that struggle to keep up with fast evolving cyber threats, at a fraction of the typical cost. IntelX delivers this effect through real time threat intelligence detection and containment across an enterprise's security controls in seconds as opposed to weeks, significantly minimizing risk and exposure to known threats. This one-of-a-kind tool was recognized with the Innovation award, further solidifying Beyon Cyber's role as a disruptor in security operations space. Holger Schulze, CEO of Cybersecurity Insiders, the largest global community of cybersecurity professionals and the organization behind the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards said, 'Beyon Cyber stood out for its momentum, product innovation, and executive leadership in one of the world's most competitive regions.' The Cybersecurity CEO of the Year award honours Dr. Sh. Khalid bin Daij Al Khalifa and the wider executive team for their leadership in steering Beyon Cyber through a phase of rapid growth, regional market penetration, and innovative inhouse developments. 'These awards reflect the outcomes we deliver — and the ambition we bring to the region,' commented Dr. Sh. Khalid Al Khalifa, CEO of Beyon Cyber. 'We're proving that cybersecurity innovation can be built locally, scaled regionally, and trusted globally.' With an expanding ecosystem of clients, strategic partnerships, and ongoing investment in R&D, Beyon Cyber is not just growing — it is pioneering a more secure digital future for the GCC and beyond.
Biz Bahrain
10-04-2025
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
Beyon Cyber Sweeps 2025 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards — Bahrain-Built Innovation (Intel X) Takes Center Stage
Beyon Cyber, part of the Beyon Group, has been recognized with three major accolades at the 2025 Cyber Security Excellence Awards. — one of the industry's most renowned awards, voted on by the global cybersecurity community and independently assessed. Competing in the highly contested 100–500 employee category, Beyon Cyber outperformed regional and global peers to win: • Fastest Growing Cybersecurity Company • Excellence in Cybersecurity Innovation (Beyon Cyber's proprietary platform, Intel X) • Cybersecurity CEO of the Year These awards are a clear signal of Beyon Cyber's emergence as a pioneering cybersecurity force built in Bahrain, with the vision, scale, and in-house technology to redefine how cyber defense is delivered across the region. Developed in 2024 by Beyon Cyber Labs in Bahrain, Intel X is now actively deployed across regional enterprises, allowing IntelX enabled clients to leverage the latest AI and automation technologies in security operations, and move away from the slow and outdated methods that struggle to keep up with fast evolving cyber threats, at a fraction of the typical cost. IntelX delivers this effect through real time threat intelligence detection and containment across an enterprise's security controls in seconds as opposed to weeks, significantly minimizing risk and exposure to known threats. This one-of-a-kind tool was recognized with the Innovation award, further solidifying Beyon Cyber's role as a disruptor in security operations space. Holger Schulze, CEO of Cybersecurity Insiders, the largest global community of cybersecurity professionals and the organization behind the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards said, 'Beyon Cyber stood out for its momentum, product innovation, and executive leadership in one of the world's most competitive regions.' The Cybersecurity CEO of the Year award honours Dr. Sh. Khalid bin Daij Al Khalifa and the wider executive team for their leadership in steering Beyon Cyber through a phase of rapid growth, regional market penetration, and innovative in-house developments. 'These awards reflect the outcomes we deliver — and the ambition we bring to the region,' commented Dr. Sh. Khalid Al Khalifa, CEO of Beyon Cyber. 'We're proving that cybersecurity innovation can be built locally, scaled regionally, and trusted globally.' With an expanding ecosystem of clients, strategic partnerships, and ongoing investment in R&D, Beyon Cyber is not just growing — it is pioneering a more secure digital future for the GCC and beyond.
Trade Arabia
09-04-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Beyon sweeps 2025 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards
Beyon Cyber, part of the Beyon Group, has been recognized with three major accolades at the 2025 Cyber Security Excellence Awards, one of the industry's most renowned awards, voted on by the global cybersecurity community and independently assessed. Competing in the highly contested 100–500 employee category, Beyon Cyber outperformed regional and global peers to win: • Fastest Growing Cybersecurity Company • Excellence in Cybersecurity Innovation (Beyon Cyber's proprietary platform, Intel X) •Cybersecurity CEO of the Year These awards are a clear signal of Beyon Cyber's emergence as a pioneering cybersecurity force built in Bahrain, with the vision, scale, and in-house technology to redefine how cyber defense is delivered across the region, said Beyon in a statement. Developed in 2024 by Beyon Cyber Labs in Bahrain, Intel X is now actively deployed across regional enterprises, allowing IntelX enabled clients to leverage the latest AI and automation technologies in security operations, and move away from the slow and outdated methods that struggle to keep up with fast evolving cyber threats, at a fraction of the typical cost. IntelX delivers this effect through real time threat intelligence detection and containment across an enterprise's security controls in seconds as opposed to weeks, significantly minimizing risk and exposure to known threats, it stated. This one-of-a-kind tool was recognized with the Innovation award, further solidifying Beyon Cyber's role as a disruptor in security operations space. Holger Schulze, CEO of Cybersecurity Insiders, the largest global community of cybersecurity professionals and the organization behind the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards said: "Beyon Cyber stood out for its momentum, product innovation and executive leadership in one of the world's most competitive regions." The Cybersecurity CEO of the Year award honours Dr Shaikh Khalid bin Daij Al Khalifa and the wider executive team for their leadership in steering Beyon Cyber through a phase of rapid growth, regional market penetration, and innovative in-house developments, he stated. On the award win, Shaikh Khalid said: "These awards reflect the outcomes we deliver - and the ambition we bring to the region. We're proving that cybersecurity innovation can be built locally, scaled regionally, and trusted globally."
