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Channel Post MEA
12-05-2025
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
Redington Launches AWS Marketplace Practice At GISEC Global 2025
Redington has announced the launch of its AWS Marketplace as a Practice at GISEC Global, marking a major step in expanding its cloud-first portfolio. This initiative will enable Redington's vast channel ecosystem to unlock new growth opportunities by accessing, purchasing, and delivering third-party software solutions from the AWS Marketplace. As part of this practice, Redington has been selected by AWS under the Designated Seller of Record (DSOR) program, authorizing it to resell products from approved Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) on the AWS Marketplace. Through this initiative, Redington has been shortlisted to work with prominent global ISVs—including names like Palo Alto Networks, Barracuda, Cisco, Red Hat, and Qlik—offering a curated suite of solutions to meet diverse customer needs. With the AWS Marketplace Practice, Redington's channel partners gain seamless access to an extensive catalogue of third-party solutions, enabling them to: Simplify procurement: Easily purchase and deploy cloud-based solutions through a single platform. Expand portfolios: Offer customers a broad range of software solutions without the complexity of direct vendor contracts. Accelerate time to market: Leverage Redington's expertise, certifications, and DSOR status to quickly resell approved ISV offerings. Enhance profitability: Access special pricing, bundled offers, and incentives that strengthen margins and competitiveness. For customers, the AWS Marketplace Practice delivers immediate benefits — including access to cutting-edge solutions from global brands, faster procurement and time-to-market, competitive pricing, simplified purchasing, and trusted expert support from implementation to post-sales. 'Redington's AWS Marketplace Practice reflects our unwavering commitment to making cloud innovation accessible, scalable, and profitable for both partners and customers,' said Nehal Sharma, Vice President, Cloud Solutions Group, Redington. 'With this launch, we are removing traditional barriers to cloud adoption by offering a seamless, centralized platform where partners can access, procure, and deploy cutting-edge solutions from leading global ISVs. For customers, it means faster innovation, greater cost efficiency, and trusted expertise. Ultimately, we are bridging the gap between global technology providers and regional businesses, empowering organizations of all sizes to accelerate their digital transformation journeys and stay competitive in an increasingly cloud-first world.' The AWS Marketplace Practice will be officially launched at GISEC Global, underlining Redington's leadership in cloud aggregation and its close collaboration with AWS to empower the channel ecosystem. 0 0
12-05-2025
- Business
GISEC Global 2025 Concludes in Dubai with 11 New Guinness World Records
GISEC Global 2025 saw 11 Guinness World Records being set, and celebrated innovation, influential leaders and businesses shaping the future of the worldwide cybersecurity industry, as the world's third biggest and Middle East and Africa's largest cybersecurity event ended on Thursday. Taking place across eight halls of the Dubai World Trade Centre, GISEC Global wrapped up on May 8 in style by making history with new feats. The 11 new Guinness World Records earned by the UAE Cybersecurity Council, host of GISEC Global, included: Most nationalities in a gamified cybersecurity training Most people in a gamified cybersecurity training Most nationalities in a cyber drill competition – Global Most nationalities in a simulated Dark Web intelligence training session Most nationalities in a cyber capture the flag (CTF) competition Most nationalities in a cybersecurity awareness lesson Largest ransomware awareness session Most nationalities attending a ransomware cybersecurity training session Most people in a ransomware cybersecurity training session Largest cyberbullying lesson Largest cybersecurity event Global Cyberdrill, organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and hosted by the UAE Cybersecurity Council, fostered cross-border collaboration and sharpened response strategies against evolving cyber threats, attracting delegations from over 130 national cybersecurity authorities and global CERTs/CIRTs/CSIRTs. At GISEC North Star Startups, powered by Cyber E71, the Unlock Pitch Competition, the largest pitch competition for cybersecurity start-ups, saw future unicorns discuss their outstanding products and services that are shaking up the industry. A total of 20 startups took to the stage to impress a stellar judging panel that included top experts such as Luca Tagliaretti, Executive Director at European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC), and Dovi Frances, Founding Partner at Group 11. Elsewhere, Dubai Cyber Challenge, organised by Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC), saw Dubai government entities compete over two days, focusing on different trends such as web security, reverse engineering and digital forensics through various challenges. Digital Dubai finished first, followed by Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation and ENOC in second and third places, respectively. Held under the theme of 'Securing an AI-Powered Future, the 14th edition saw Dubai World Trade Centre become the centre of the cybersecurity universe for three days, welcoming 750 of the world's foremost names in cybersecurity, 450 global CISOs and futurists from over 160 countries, and 25,000 visitors across the three days – strengthening Dubai's position as a global cybersecurity leader. It was hosted by the UAE Cybersecurity Council, and supported by DESC, the UAE Ministry of Interior and Dubai Police, During the event, DESC launched of a series of innovative initiatives and projects aimed at strengthening Dubai's digital security and cyber infrastructure. These included the Zero Trust Assessment Tool and Guideline, a major leap in securing Dubai's government networks and includes a comprehensive guide for implementing the Zero Trust model, which emphasizes continuous verification of identity and access rights. This practical tool assists organisations and local entities in transitioning to a Zero Trust framework, ensuring the protection of critical systems and data, in complex and dynamic technological environments, thereby reducing the risk of breaches and insider threats. The Ethaq Plus Initiative was also launched, aimed at elevating digital trust and enabling secure, reliable transactions for organizations. The service provides certified digital certificates to protect data and communications, verify authenticity, and support the adoption of trusted digital identities and advanced security models that reduce cyber risks at the institutional level. GISEC Global will return next year at a new venue, Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City, from 5-7 May 2026. News Source: Seven Global
Zawya
11-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
GISEC Global 2025 concludes with 11 new Guinness World Records
The world's third biggest cybersecurity event welcomed 25,000 delegates, 350 speakers, and 750+ global brands to the Dubai World Trade Centre Dubai, United Arab Emirates: GISEC Global 2025 saw 11 Guinness World Records being set, and celebrated innovation, influential leaders and businesses shaping the future of the worldwide cybersecurity industry, as the world's third biggest and Middle East and Africa's largest cybersecurity event ended on Thursday. Taking place across eight halls of the Dubai World Trade Centre, GISEC Global wrapped up on May 8 in style by making history with new feats. The 11 new Guinness World Records earned by the UAE Cybersecurity Council, host of GISEC Global, included: Most nationalities in a gamified cybersecurity training Most people in a gamified cybersecurity training Most nationalities in a cyber drill competition – Global Most nationalities in a simulated Dark Web intelligence training session Most nationalities in a cyber capture the flag (CTF) competition Most nationalities in a cybersecurity awareness lesson Largest ransomware awareness session Most nationalities attending a ransomware cybersecurity training session Most people in a ransomware cybersecurity training session Largest cyberbullying lesson Largest cybersecurity event Global Cyberdrill, organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and hosted by the UAE Cybersecurity Council, fostered cross-border collaboration and sharpened response strategies against evolving cyber threats, attracting delegations from over 130 national cybersecurity authorities and global CERTs/CIRTs/CSIRTs. In the four cyber threat simulation scenarios, Egypt came out on top, ahead of Lebanon and Belarus, who finished runner-up and third place, respectively. At GISEC North Star Startups, powered by Cyber E71, the Unlock Pitch Competition, the largest pitch competition for cybersecurity start-ups, saw future unicorns discuss their outstanding products and services that are shaking up the industry. A total of 20 startups took to the stage to impress a stellar judging panel that included top experts such as Luca Tagliaretti, Executive Director at European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC), and Dovi Frances, Founding Partner at Group 11. Both were joined by Mahendra Ramsinghani, Managing Director of Secure Octane Investments, Silicon Valley's leading cybersecurity seed fund with over 30 investments, and Dr. Chenxi Wang, who was named Top Cyber Investor in the World by Fortune and Founder and General Partner of Rain Capital. Following a rigid judging process, Exploit3rs, led by CEO Jumaa AlShamsi, was crowned the 'Judges Choice Award' winner, receiving the top prize. Other winners included: SPLXAI (Best Market Disruptor), Risknox (Best Innovative Solution), and Snode Technologies (Best Growth Potential). Elsewhere, Dubai Cyber Challenge, organised by Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC), saw Dubai government entities compete over two days, focusing on different trends such as web security, reverse engineering and digital forensics through various challenges. Digital Dubai finished first, followed by Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation and ENOC in second and third places, respectively. Meanwhile, following two days of insightful discussions, top-level roundtables and workshops, visitors heard from a distinguished line-up of world-leading experts for the final time this week on the pressing dilemmas facing the industry. Among the topics on the agenda included the banking and finance sector and the importance of planning ahead and swift incident response, and women in cybersecurity and their roles in shaping a more secure digital future by bridging the awareness gap, driving inclusive education and becoming key defenders in the ecosystem. Held under the theme of ' Securing an AI-Powered Future, the 14th edition saw Dubai World Trade Centre become the centre of the cybersecurity universe for three days, welcoming 750 of the world's foremost names in cybersecurity, 450 global CISOs and futurists from over 160 countries, and 25,000 visitors across the three days – strengthening Dubai's position as a global cybersecurity leader. It was hosted by the UAE Cybersecurity Council, and supported by DESC, the UAE Ministry of Interior and Dubai Police, During the event, DESC launched of a series of innovative initiatives and projects aimed at strengthening Dubai's digital security and cyber infrastructure. These included the Zero Trust Assessment Tool and Guideline, a major leap in securing Dubai's government networks and includes a comprehensive guide for implementing the Zero Trust model, which emphasizes continuous verification of identity and access rights. This practical tool assists organisations and local entities in transitioning to a Zero Trust framework, ensuring the protection of critical systems and data, in complex and dynamic technological environments, thereby reducing the risk of breaches and insider threats. The Ethaq Plus Initiative was also launched, aimed at elevating digital trust and enabling secure, reliable transactions for organizations. The service provides certified digital certificates to protect data and communications, verify authenticity, and support the adoption of trusted digital identities and advanced security models that reduce cyber risks at the institutional level. GISEC Global will return next year at a new venue, Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City, from 5-7 May 2026. About GISEC Global GISEC Global, Middle East & Africa's largest and most impactful cybersecurity event, will return to Dubai World Trade Centre for its 14th edition taking place from 6th to 8th May 2025, under the overarching theme of 'Securing an AI-Powered Future.' Following the monumental success of 2024, the super-connector event for the region's cybersecurity industry will bring together over 25,000 attendees, 750 exhibiting brands and 350-plus speakers hailing from over 160 countries. GISEC Global stands as the unrivalled platform for navigating the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity. About Dubai World Trade Centre About Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC): A global business facilitator since 1979, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is home to the region's leading purpose-built convention and exhibition centre. DWTC provides a platform for connecting people, products, innovation and ideas from around the world through a dynamic calendar of international trade exhibitions and its own roster of sector-leading mega events. As a designated free zone, complemented by award-winning commercial real estate, DWTC plays an integral role in Dubai and the region's growth story. Since its inauguration, DWTC has hosted over 6,000 events, with an estimated economic output of AED 248 billion, attracting over 38 million business visitors to Dubai. Building on this legacy, DWTC's second flagship venue, the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), stands as a premier destination for prominent national and international mega events. Strategically aligned with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, DEC's recently announced AED 10 billion expansion is integral to Expo City Dubai's vision of becoming a global business hub for exhibitions and events.
Zawya
11-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Dubai Electronic Security Center concludes its participation at GISEC Global 2025 by showcasing key national initiatives and honoring cybersecurity talents
The Center advanced cybersecurity capacity building through national training programs and youth engagement and celebrated achievements in cyber defense through the Dubai Cyber Challenge and School of Cyber Defense Championship Al Shaibani: 'Our projects and partnerships reflect the vision of our leadership to position Dubai as a global hub for innovation and digital security.' Dubai, UAE: The Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) concluded its successful participation at GISEC Global 2025 held from 6 to 8 May, with a series of strategic announcements, project launches, and talent development initiatives aimed at reinforcing the emirate's cyber resilience and shaping its digital future. As the official government cybersecurity partner for the eighth consecutive year at GISEC Global, the Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) utilized its participation to reinforce its commitment to advancing secure digital transformation. The Center's focus remains on three core pillars: enhancing the resilience of digital infrastructure, fostering the development of national cybersecurity talent, and promoting international collaboration to exchange best practices and drive global cybersecurity standards forward. His Excellency Yousuf Hamad Al Shaibani, CEO of the DESC, said: 'Our projects and partnerships reflect the vision of our leadership to position Dubai as a global hub for innovation and digital security. We are proud of our achievements at GISEC Global 2025, which align with our commitment to building a secure and sustainable digital economy. By recognizing national talent and launching key initiatives, we are nurturing an Emirati generation capable of safeguarding our digital future.' 'Our strategy focuses on strengthening collaboration, fostering innovation, and preparing for future challenges, reinforcing Dubai's role as a leader in digital security,' Al Shaibani added. As part of its efforts to strengthen the readiness of the emirate's digital infrastructure, the Center introduced the Zero Trust Assessment Tool and Guideline, marking a significant advancement in the cybersecurity framework for government entities. Based on the principles of continuous verification of identity and access rights, the guideline aims to reduce vulnerabilities and limit exposure to cyber threats across critical systems. To support the development of secure digital identity infrastructure, the Center launched Ethaq Plus, an advanced digital trust platform that enables organizations to carry out secure and reliable transactions. The platform strengthens the use of trusted digital certificates to protect data, safeguard communications, and verify authenticity across services. In addition, the Center introduced the Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Guideline as a forward-looking measure to prepare Dubai's digital infrastructure for emerging threats posed by quantum computing. This initiative represents a strategic step toward ensuring the long-term security and sustainability of the emirate's data systems and smart services. As part of its commitment to developing national talent, the Center launched the ISR Officer Certification Program, designed to equip government employees with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage and implement information security regulations, ensuring readiness in the face of evolving cybersecurity threats. In addition, the Center signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Moro Hub, a Digital DEWA company, to deliver advanced security assessment services to government entities. This collaboration aims to strengthen the protection of the emirate's critical infrastructure and further enhance its cybersecurity resilience. As part of its efforts to build capacity and enhance skills, the Center hosted a ceremony to honor the fifth cohort of the Cybersecurity Leadership Program at the Dubai Cyber Innovation Park. In addition, the DESC also launched the latest edition of the Dubai Cyber Challenge for government entities, featuring over 30 technical challenges designed to simulate real-world digital environments in Dubai. The Challenge aimed to improve compliance and boost the efficiency of national staff. The competition was intense, with Digital Dubai Authority securing first place, Dubai Customs in second, and Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) taking third. The Center concluded its participation by hosting the finals of the School of Cyber Defense Championship, which attracted over 300 applications from students at state universities. The finalists competed in a simulated environment that replicated real cyber threats, developing advanced solutions to tackle these challenges. Al Ain University took first place, followed by University of Dubai in second, and Abu Dhabi University in third. The winners were awarded prizes totaling AED 130,000 to further support their careers in this critical sector. DESC's active participation at GISEC Global highlights its vision for fostering a flexible and integrated cybersecurity environment, one that accelerates secure digital transformation and establishes Dubai as a global leader in sustainable cybersecurity.
Zawya
11-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
GISEC Global 2025 drives cybersecurity innovation as Middle East Banks face rising cyber threats
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: As the Middle East's major economies continue their accelerated growth, the region is increasingly becoming a prime target for cyber and ransomware attacks. According to the State of the UAE Cybersecurity Report 2025, 21 per cent of cybersecurity incidents targeted banks and financial services in the region, emphasising the urgent need to mitigate potential risks and damages, while enhancing digital infrastructure. On Thursday, the event placed the focus on the financial sector as global industry leaders and professionals gathered at the Dubai World Trade Centre to drive discussions that help mitigate these challenges and avoid far-reaching consequences. GISEC Global's panel discussions and workshops came at a critical time in the ever-growing wave of digitalisation, with banks and businesses managing large quantities of sensitive information, including data, personal details and transaction records. Nearly one-fifth of reported cyber incidents caused USD $12 billion in losses to financial businesses in the past 20 years, according to the IMF Global Financial Stability Report. The same report shows total losses since 2020 amounted to an estimated $2.5 billion. Ransomware attacks in the UAE increased by 32 per cent in 2024 compared to the previous year, as per statistics from the UAE Cybersecurity Council. With cybersecurity businesses accelerating their efforts to safeguard against breaches, fraud and hacking, GISEC Global explored key topics including the resilience and preparedness of banking organisations to deal with threats, and balancing security and innovation given the rise of digital payments. 'Balancing between compliance and innovation in banking and finance' As more people shift to digital payments and open banking gains traction, top CISOs discussed how fintechs are adopting robust security measures to navigate the payments landscape. Babar Haq, CTO, IT at Huawei Middle East & Central Asia, stressed different teams need to come together to get a holistic overview – one balanced between innovation and regulation – to build secure systems. He said: ' The challenge is banks want to secure and protect customers' data but at the same time there are regulations that need to be followed. Therefore, there needs to be a balance between compliance, innovation and security and I believe the only way to do that is by design – basing cybersecurity on each and every corner of technology.' AI has bigger role in cybersecurity but is also benefitting hackers With the advent of AI unleashing big winds of change, impacting a wide range of industries, a survey shows that 80 per cent of bank cybersecurity executives feel challenged in keeping up with AI-driven threats. Toufic Derbass, Managing Director for the Middle East, Türkiye and Africa at Kaspersky, one of the exhibitors at GISEC Global, said AI brings both opportunities and obstacles that banks and financial institutions should be wary of. He said: 'AI-generated threats are becoming increasingly believable, targeted and sophisticated. Cybercriminals are now using artificial intelligence to craft more convincing attacks, making it harder for traditional defences to keep up. 'While Kaspersky recently reported a 16 per cent drop in overall cyber threats, incidents involving banking malware actually rose by 11 per cent – a stark reminder that threat actors are evolving their tactics, not retreating. 'To stay ahead, financial institutions are turning to AI-powered detection tools and strengthening employee training to reduce human error, still one of the most common points of entry.' He added: 'As generative AI makes scams more convincing, banks must strengthen verification using tools like biometrics, behavioural analytics and real-time document checks. But tech alone isn't enough. A layered approach – combining smart tech with trained staff – is key. Best practices like multi-factor authentication, regular software updates and verifying sensitive requests via secondary channels also play a crucial role in preventing AI-driven fraud.' Are resilient technologies the solution, or are comprehensive frameworks needed? Security tools such as Zero Trust and Cloud Security are among the popular models being leveraged to help businesses protect their data and prevent cyberattacks. With ransomware attacks in the financial sector surging – up by 65 per cent in 2024 – Derbass says businesses need to think outside the box and 'adopt multi-layered, next-generation security solutions'. He said: 'An increasingly important threat related to ransomware that we're seeing is the rise of targeted ransomware groups. Unlike common ransomware attacks, which target victims arbitrarily, targeted ransomware groups are notorious for attacking governments, specific high-profile organisations, or a selective group of people within an organisation.' 'As Middle Eastern banks expand globally, their cybersecurity strategies must adapt to cross-border regulations, varying compliance standards and a broader threat landscape. Since the internet has no borders, cyberthreats will persist and evolve across jurisdictions,' he added. 'To stay protected, banks need globally aligned security frameworks, real-time threat intelligence sharing and compliance teams familiar with international regulations. Flexibility, visibility and collaboration are key to securing operations at scale.' Organised by Dubai World Trade Centre, GISEC Global 2025 was hosted by the UAE Cybersecurity Council under the theme of ' Securing an AI-Powered Future' and supported by Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC), the UAE Ministry of Interior and Dubai Police. Huawei has been named as GISEC's Lead Strategic Partner. The 14th edition brought together critical focus areas from some of the leading players in the industry, including Huawei, AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud Security, CISCO, Deloitte, Kaspersky, Check Point, Cloudflare and Honeywell, alongside groundbreaking cybersecurity companies such as Spire Solutions, CPX, CyberKnight, LinkShadow, OPSWAT, Qualys, CrowdStrike and StrikeReady. GISEC Global will return for its 15th edition next year at a new venue, Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City, from 5-7 May 2026. About GISEC Global GISEC Global, Middle East & Africa's largest and most impactful cybersecurity event, will return to Dubai World Trade Centre for its 14th edition taking place from 6th to 8th May 2025, under the overarching theme of 'Securing an AI-Powered Future.' Following the monumental success of 2024, the super-connector event for the region's cybersecurity industry will bring together over 25,000 attendees, 750 exhibiting brands and 350-plus speakers hailing from over 160 countries. GISEC Global stands as the unrivalled platform for navigating the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity. More information: About Dubai World Trade Centre With a vision to make Dubai the world's leading destination for all major exhibitions, conferences and events, DWTC has evolved from being the regional forerunner of the fast-growing MICE industry into a multi-dimensional business catalyst, focusing on Venues, Events and Real Estate Management. 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