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Tahawul Tech
20-03-2025
- Business
- Tahawul Tech
Gerard Allison Archives
Gerard Allison, Senior Vice-President of Sales for EMEA at Sophos, discusses the impact of AI-driven security solutions and how businesses can enhance digital resilience. Allison also highlights Sophos' role in tackling ransomware, securing critical sectors, and leveraging Managed Detection and Response (MDR) to safeguard organisations against evolving cyber threats.
Tahawul Tech
20-03-2025
- Business
- Tahawul Tech
Sophos powers AI-driven cybersecurity in the UAE
Gerard Allison, Senior Vice-President of Sales for EMEA at Sophos, discusses the impact of AI-driven security solutions and how businesses can enhance digital resilience. Allison also highlights Sophos' role in tackling ransomware, securing critical sectors, and leveraging Managed Detection and Response (MDR) to safeguard organisations against evolving cyber threats.
Zawya
10-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Advanced persistent threats target one in four companies in 2024, according to Kaspersky
According to the lst Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response (MDR) analyst report, advanced persistent threats (APTs) have been detected in 25% of companies, accounting for over 43% of all high-severity incidents. This marks a staggering 74% increase compared to 2023. The annual Managed Detection and Response (MDR) analyst report provides insights based on the analysis of MDR incidents identified by Kaspersky's Security Operations Center team. The report sheds light on the most prevalent attacker tactics, techniques and tools, as well as the characteristics of detected incidents and their distribution across regions and industry sectors among MDR customers. According to recent findings, Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), classified as human-driven attacks, significantly affected one in four companies, representing a staggering 43% of all high-severity incidents detected in 2024. Compared to previous years, this marks a striking 74% increase from 2023 and a 43% rise from 2022. Despite advancements in automated detection technologies, determined attackers continue to exploit vulnerabilities and circumvent these systems. Notably, APTs were identified across every sector except telecommunications, with the IT and government sectors bearing the brunt. Moreover, incidents characterized as human-driven attacks confirmed by customers as cyber exercises comprised more than 17% of total incidents. Additionally, severe violations of security policies comprised approximately 12% of high-severity events, with malware-related incidents also accounting for over 12%, predominantly affecting the financial, industrial and IT sectors. "In 2024, we observed a significant escalation in Advanced Persistent Threats and this alarming trend emphasizes that even with advancements in automated detection, determined human-driven attacks continue to exploit vulnerabilities across various sectors. Organizations must enhance their preparedness and invest in comprehensive cybersecurity strategies to counteract these sophisticated threats," states Sergey Soldatov, Head of Security Operations Center at Kaspersky. If companies lack cybersecurity personnel or expertise, they can apply Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response and Kaspersky Incident Response to investigate incidents and receive expert support. These services encompass the entire incident management cycle, from threat identification to continuous protection and remediation, allowing organizations to safeguard themselves even against evasive cyber threats. The full Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response analyst report for 2024 is available via this link. About Kaspersky Kaspersky is a global cybersecurity and digital privacy company founded in 1997. With over a billion devices protected to date from emerging cyberthreats and targeted attacks, Kaspersky's deep threat intelligence and security expertise is constantly transforming into innovative solutions and services to protect businesses, critical infrastructure, governments and consumers around the globe. The company's comprehensive security portfolio includes leading endpoint protection, specialized security products and services, as well as Cyber Immune solutions to fight sophisticated and evolving digital threats. We help over 200,000 corporate clients protect what matters most to them. Learn more at
Channel Post MEA
28-02-2025
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
APTs Detected In Over 43% Of High-Severity Incidents
According to the latest Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response (MDR) analyst report, advanced persistent threats (APTs) have been detected in 25% of companies, accounting for over 43% of all high-severity incidents. This marks a staggering 74% increase compared to 2023. The annual Managed Detection and Response (MDR) analyst report provides insights based on the analysis of MDR incidents identified by Kaspersky's Security Operations Center team. The report sheds light on the most prevalent attacker tactics, techniques and tools, as well as the characteristics of detected incidents and their distribution across regions and industry sectors among MDR customers. According to recent findings, Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), classified as human-driven attacks, significantly affected one in four companies, representing a staggering 43% of all high-severity incidents detected in 2024. Compared to previous years, this marks a striking 74% increase from 2023 and a 43% rise from 2022. Despite advancements in automated detection technologies, determined attackers continue to exploit vulnerabilities and circumvent these systems. Notably, APTs were identified across every sector except telecommunications, with the IT and government sectors bearing the brunt. Moreover, incidents characterized as human-driven attacks confirmed by customers as cyber exercises comprised more than 17% of total incidents. Additionally, severe violations of security policies comprised approximately 12% of high-severity events, with malware-related incidents also accounting for over 12%, predominantly affecting the financial, industrial and IT sectors. 'In 2024, we observed a significant escalation in Advanced Persistent Threats and this alarming trend emphasizes that even with advancements in automated detection, determined human-driven attacks continue to exploit vulnerabilities across various sectors. Organizations must enhance their preparedness and invest in comprehensive cybersecurity strategies to counteract these sophisticated threats,' states Sergey Soldatov, Head of Security Operations Center at Kaspersky.
Zawya
26-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Government and development industries report threefold decrease in critical cyber incidents in 2024
According to the latest Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response (MDR) analyst report, government and development industries experienced a significant decrease in the number of high-severity incidents with direct human involvement in 2024, whereas the food, IT, telecom and industrial sectors demonstrated an increase. The annual Managed Detection and Response (MDR) analyst report provides insights into detected incidents, their nature and their distribution across various industries and geographic regions. Additionally, it emphasizes the most common tactics, techniques and tools used by attackers over the previous year. The data is based on analysis of incidents detected by Kaspersky MDR. Compared to 2023, the mass media, development and telecoms industries experienced a significant increase in the number of incidents. However, when examining high-severity incidents—those that feature direct human involvement—the distribution reveals notable differences. In 2024, the MDR team identified that the majority of high-severity incidents occurred in IT (23%), followed by the government (18%) and industrial sectors (18%). The report highlights a significant decrease in high-severity incidents within the government and development sectors, while the number of such incidents in the food sector increased. Additionally, a relatively large rise was observed in the industrial sector, alongside a slight increase in retail, IT and telecoms. Interestingly, despite the mass media sector facing a substantial increase in overall incidents, this trend did not translate into a corresponding rise in high-severity incidents. This observation shows that many attack attempts were swiftly detected and mitigated, effectively preventing their severity from escalating beyond medium levels. ' In 2024, we revealed a shift in the landscape of cyber threats, with high-severity incidents increasingly concentrated in the food sector, underscoring the necessity for cybersecurity measures in this area. While the overall number of incidents surged in sectors like telecom and mass media, the resilience demonstrated in swiftly detecting and neutralizing potential threats highlights the importance of proactive measures. As attackers refine their tactics, organizations must adapt by investing in robust cybersecurity solutions that combine advanced technologies with expert oversight,' comments Sergey Soldatov, Head of Security Operations Center at Kaspersky. To strengthen your company's protection against sophisticated attacks, deploy robust cybersecurity solutions and hire qualified practitioners to manage them or adopt managed security services such as Managed Detection and Response and Incident Response. These security services encompass the complete incident management cycle from threat identification to continuous protection and remediation. They assist in safeguarding against evasive cyberattacks, investigating incidents and offering expert support even if a company lacks security workers. The full Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response analyst report for 2024 is available via this link. About Kaspersky Kaspersky is a global cybersecurity and digital privacy company founded in 1997. With over a billion devices protected to date from emerging cyberthreats and targeted attacks, Kaspersky's deep threat intelligence and security expertise is constantly transforming into innovative solutions and services to protect businesses, critical infrastructure, governments and consumers around the globe. The company's comprehensive security portfolio includes leading endpoint protection, specialized security products and services, as well as Cyber Immune solutions to fight sophisticated and evolving digital threats. We help over 200,000 corporate clients protect what matters most to them. Learn more at
