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Channel Post MEA
a day ago
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
Help AG Deepens Partnership With F5
Help AG, the cybersecurity arm of e& enterprise, has inked a strategic partnership agreement to be the first Managed Services Provider (MSP) partner for F5 in the Middle East region. Building on a long-standing partnership with F5, Help AG has launched its next-generation Managed App and API Protection Service based on the F5 Distributed Cloud Platform. This is an always-on, cloud-delivered managed service for the AI era, designed to secure modern digital infrastructure across public, private, edge, and hybrid cloud environments. Today's threat landscape is more complex, with malicious actors being able to access a broader attack surface as enterprises rapidly shift towards API-driven architectures, edge computing, and cloud-native applications. From automated bot attacks and API abuse to sophisticated Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attempts, the pressure on security teams has never been greater. The problem is exacerbated by the fact that many enterprises lack the knowledge and tools to protect themselves against these types of attacks Help AG's Managed App and Application Protection service directly addresses these evolving challenges by providing multi-layered protection as a managed, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offering. Backed by F5's globally recognised F5 Distributed Cloud Services and operated 24×7 by Help AG's expert SOC team, the new service enables clients to simplify operations, ensure compliance, and respond to threats in real time. Leveraging Help AG's local expertise and managed service leadership, businesses can now deploy resilient, compliant, and cost-efficient application protection. Stephan Berner, Chief Executive Officer of Help AG, said: 'This is a strategic leap forward for enterprise security. Our collaboration with F5 reflects our shared vision of securing every application, API, and digital interaction, at scale. With this new service, we are providing regional organisations with enterprise-grade security that is proactive, cost-effective, and built for the cloud-first era.' The solution provides unified protection that includes Web Application Firewall (WAF), advanced bot mitigation, API discovery and security, plus DDoS defence; all accessible through a centralised SaaS-based management console that ensures full visibility and control. Clients benefit from flexible deployment models across regional and customer edge locations, hybrid setups, and full support and continuous tuning by Help AG's expert teams. Mustapha Hlil, Director of Channel Sales for the Middle East, Türkiye and Africa at F5, commented: 'As cyber threats become more sophisticated and widespread, the need for always-on, adaptable security has become mission-critical. Help AG's security expertise, managed services leadership and state-of-the-art SOC with 24×7 support – combined with the F5 Distributed Cloud platform – provides a powerful solution for customers navigating complex digital transformation journeys. It will also significantly help enterprises lacking the expertise to deploy and manage security solutions.' The launch marks a new chapter in the Help AG and F5 partnership, further strengthening their joint commitment to securing the region's digital future and helping organisations build trust in every digital interaction. 0 0
Techday NZ
28-05-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Radware honours Bell Canada & Presidio for cybersecurity work
Radware has named Bell Canada and Presidio as its Partners of the Year, recognising their contributions to cybersecurity and service delivery. Bell Canada, the largest communications company in Canada, and Presidio, a technology services provider with a presence in APAC, were honoured by Radware for their performance as partners in the area of application security and delivery solutions for multi-cloud environments. The annual award is designed to acknowledge partners that demonstrate dedication to cyber security innovation, customer service excellence, and strong business performance. Yoav Gazelle, Radware's Chief Business Officer, said, "We are proud to recognize Bell and Presidio for their continued partnership and outstanding achievements. They are on the frontlines each day equipping customers with the critical cloud security solutions needed to mitigate risks and stay ahead of emerging threats to networks and applications. Together, we have created a powerful force for fighting cybercrime." Both Bell Canada and Presidio make use of Radware's Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) and Cloud Application Protection Services to defend their own infrastructures. In addition, they offer these security solutions to their respective customer bases. Presidio incorporates Radware's applications and API security solutions, bot manager, and DDoS protection into its cyber security suite, which is available to customers managing on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments. The company is known for its established expertise in IT, artificial intelligence, automation, security, networking, digital transformation, and cloud computing. Justin Tibbs, Vice President, Cyber Security Practice at Presidio, commented, "This award recognizes Presidio's expertise in helping companies navigate the complexities of deploying and running an end-to-end cybersecurity solution, mitigating risk, and achieving compliance. Our goal is to help make cybersecurity an innovation accelerator rather than a blocker, and our work with Radware plays an essential role in that approach." Bell delivers Radware's comprehensive cloud security suite through its security-as-a-service offering. This includes Radware's integrated Cloud Application and DDoS Protection Services, which are part of Bell's portfolio for customers seeking to protect against cyberthreats affecting web and application environments. Errol Fernandes, Bell's National Director, Solution Sales – Security and Cloud, said, "Winning Radware's Partner of the Year award for the second consecutive year is a tremendous honour. Our collaboration with Radware is a key component of our approach to safeguarding our customers from web and application cyberthreats." Radware's broader global partner programme supports resellers, managed security service providers, carriers, and cloud service providers, offering training, financial incentives, and support materials. The programme aims to foster sales growth and enhance value delivery throughout the customer lifecycle using Radware's cloud services and solutions. Enterprises and carriers across the world utilise Radware's technology to address challenges in cybersecurity and to protect their business operations and brands from evolving threats, while managing costs.
eNCA
25-05-2025
- Business
- eNCA
After brief X outage, Musk says refocusing on businesses
WASHINGTON - Social media platform X was hit by a two-hour outage on Saturday, prompting owner Elon Musk to say he needs to spend more time focusing on his companies. His statement echoed comments earlier this month suggesting he would reduce his role in US President Donald Trump's administration. The world's richest person has an extraordinarily full plate as owner/CEO of X, xAI (developer of the AI-powered chatbot Grok), electric-car maker Tesla and rocket builder SpaceX -- not to mention his recent polarising efforts to help Trump slash the size of the US federal government. As backlash to those cuts grew and Tesla share prices slipped, Musk began drawing away from the government role, confirming last week that he was down to one or two days a week at the so-called "Department of Government Efficiency." Still, the man who contributed more than $235-million to Trump's election campaign remains a close advisor to the US president, attending an Oval Office meeting with the South African president on Wednesday. After the X outage on Saturday, Musk suggested that he may have been away from his companies for too long. "As evidenced by the X uptime issues this week, major operational improvements need to be made," he said. "The failover redundancy should have worked, but did not." X had largely returned to normal service by 3pm Saturday. The SITE Intelligence Group reported that hacker-activist group DieNet had claimed responsibility for the outage. DieNet, it said, had called the attack a "test" of its so-called Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) capabilities -- flooding the system with online traffic to make it inaccessible to legitimate users.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Nadiad youth arrested for cyber terrorism, targeted 50+ govt sites
Ahmedabad: Gujarat ATS on Monday arrested an 18-year-old youth, Jasim Shahnawaz Ansari , from Nadiad for his alleged involvement in cyber terrorism . ATS officials say investigations revealed that Ansari intensified attacks after India's Operation Sindoor was launched in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack. According to ATS officers, Ansari and a few other juveniles allegedly carried out cyber attacks on more than 50 Indian govt websites between April and May 2025. These included websites related to defence, finance, aviation, urban development, and several state govts. The arrest followed intelligence inputs received by the Gujarat ATS during surveillance operations. As per ATS officials, Ansari and his associates had created a Telegram group named AnonSec, where they discussed and executed DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks. These attacks aimed to bring down websites by overwhelming them with traffic. The ATS found that Ansari used online platforms like YouTube to learn Python programming, and downloaded cyber-attack tools from GitHub. These tools were used through apps like Termux and Pydroid to execute the DDoS attacks . "He later verified the success of the attacks using and shared screenshots in the AnonSec group along with anti-India messages such as 'Hi, India we just took down your shield and servers.' Ansari, along with like-minded juveniles, launched cyberattacks using various handles and changed group names frequently. They spread anti-national propaganda by posting about successful attacks," said a release from the ATS. The investigation also revealed that Ansari intensified attacks after India's 'Operation Sindoor' was launched in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror incident. On May 7, 2025, 20 govt websites were targeted and messages like "India may have started it, but we will be the ones to finish it" were posted on their group, said ATS officers. An ATS officer said that Ansari has failed in class-12 science recently and another juvenile, aged 17, is in class-12. ATS officials began investigating whether the accused acted independently or were influenced by foreign entities. Further examination of the tools, software, and digital links is ongoing. ATS officers are trying to get digital footprints in the case. Gujarat ATS registered an FIR under Sections 43 and 66F for the charges of the Information Technology Act for cyber terrorism.
Scottish Sun
03-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Staggering number of cyber attacks fought off by Met Office last year revealed as hackers ‘swarm it on daily basis'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE Met Office was one of six Government agencies hit by 15million cyber attacks last year. Around 40,000 threats a day were fought off by the public bodies in 2024, The Sun on Sunday can reveal. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up The Met Office blocked more than five million phishing emails, nearly double 2023's total. The UK Atomic Energy Authority fended off 1.67million spam and malware messages. There were 223,589 malicious emails to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, with another 1,111 at the Government Legal Department. The Office for National Statistics, which retains hack records for only 90 days, blocked 485,908 emails from November to February — 5,400 a day. The ONS also faced 15 Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, where a website or inbox is flooded with traffic. But the DVLA faced an avalanche, with 7.1million attempted DDoS hits. Malicious emails to the Cardiff-based agency also nearly tripled from 54,105 in 2023 to 153,189. Bodies including the MoD, Home Office, HMRC and Cabinet Office refused to release data under Freedom of Information laws — saying it may hamper efforts to fight cyber crime. It comes as several retail giants, including M&S, have been paralysed by cyber attacks. Internet security expert Graham Cluley said: 'Britain's public sector isn't just under attack — it's being swarmed digitally on a daily basis.' The National Cyber Security Centre said it provides advice and guidance for government partners, helping 'bolster the cyber resilience of the public sector'.
