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Arabian Business
21 hours ago
- Business
- Arabian Business
University of Dubai signs agreement with Tech Firm Technology
The University of Dubai (UD) and its Cyber-Security and Applied Resilience (C-SAR) Center have signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tech Firm Technology to partners in the fields of cybersecurity, digital resilience, and innovative technologies. Under the agreement, the two parties intend to jointly promote educational programs, products, and services of both organisations, including C-SAR initiatives. They will implement collaborative research projects in the field of cybersecurity and support students in internships and practical training, including through C-SAR. The partnership also provides for special terms, benefits, and discounts for employees and their families. Dr. Eesa Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai, commented: 'This agreement is an important step in advancing our cybersecurity initiatives and strengthening ties with the industry. Working together with Tech Firm will enable our students and professionals to participate in cutting-edge projects and develop practical skills.' Tech Firm Technology is a Dubai-based technology solutions provider specialising in cybersecurity, digital transformation, and IT infrastructure services. The company partners with government agencies, enterprises, and educational institutions to deliver technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency and resilience. Ahmed Al Zarooni, CEO of Tech Firm Technology LLC, added: 'We are pleased to join forces with the University of Dubai to promote advanced technologies and enhance digital resilience. This partnership will open new opportunities for both the business and academic communities.'
Zawya
2 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
University of Dubai and Tech Firm Technology LLC sign strategic cooperation agreement in cybersecurity and digital resilience
Dubai, UAE — The University of Dubai (UD), accredited by AACSB and ABET, together with its Cyber-Security and Applied Resilience (C-SAR) Center, and Tech Firm Technology LLC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at developing a strategic partnership in the fields of cybersecurity, digital resilience, and innovative technologies. Under the agreement, both parties intend to: Jointly promote educational programs, products, and services of both organizations, including C-SAR initiatives. Provide special terms, benefits, and discounts for employees and their families. Implement collaborative research projects in the field of cybersecurity. Support students in internships and practical training, including through C-SAR. President of the University of Dubai, Dr. Eesa Bastaki, stated: 'This agreement is an important step in advancing our cybersecurity initiatives and strengthening ties with the industry. Working together with Tech Firm will enable our students and professionals to participate in cutting-edge projects and develop practical skills.' CEO of Tech Firm Technology LLC, Ahmed Al Zarooni, added: 'We are pleased to join forces with the University of Dubai to promote advanced technologies and enhance digital resilience. This partnership will open new opportunities for both the business and academic communities.' The agreement takes effect upon signing and will remain in force for two years. About the University of Dubai Founded in 1997 by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the University of Dubai is a leading higher education institution in the UAE committed to academic excellence, innovation, and research. The university offers accredited undergraduate and graduate programs in business, engineering, and information technology, and is recognized for fostering strong connections between academia, industry, and the community. About Tech Firm Technology LLC Tech Firm Technology LLC is a Dubai-based technology solutions provider specializing in cybersecurity, digital transformation, and IT infrastructure services. The company partners with government agencies, enterprises, and educational institutions to deliver cutting-edge technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency and resilience. With a strong focus on innovation and client success, Tech Firm is committed to driving digital growth across the region. Media Contact: contact@
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
CPX is Recognized as a Progressive Company in the MarketsandMarkets' 360Quadrants for the Middle East Cybersecurity Market
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CPX, a leading UAE-based cybersecurity provider, has been recognized as a 'Progressive Company' in the Middle East Cybersecurity Market on the 360Quadrants platform powered by MarketsandMarkets. This recognition underscores CPX's strong market presence, end-to-end cybersecurity capabilities, AI-driven innovation, and strategic role in enhancing regional digital resilience. "CPX has demonstrated exceptional growth through innovation, regional partnerships, and a strong government-aligned cybersecurity strategy," said Sipti Banga, Associate Vice President, 360 Quadrants. "It's AI-powered threat detection, strategic alliances with industry leaders, and specialization across critical sectors, including government, defense, BFSI, and energy, highlight its market leadership." In 2025, CPX acquired spiderSilk, a UAE-based cyber-AI startup, to integrate cutting-edge threat detection and autonomous SOC capabilities into its portfolio, expanding its reach into North American and GCC markets. Additionally, CPX acquired Singapore-based TSI Tech to strengthen its physical security portfolio and support global expansion across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, reinforcing its position in securing infrastructure against digital and physical threats. CPX stands out for its end-to-end cybersecurity offerings span consulting, cyber delivery, red teaming, cloud, physical, and OT security. It delivers sector-specialized solutions across defense & intelligence, government, BFSI, telecom, healthcare, and utilities. The company's strategic partnerships, such as its collaboration with Microsoft and Huawei, and integration into G42's AI value chain in October 2024, position it to scale AI-powered cybersecurity solutions globally. Backed by over 500 cybersecurity professionals and safeguarding 100,000+ end users, CPX continues to shape regional and national digital resilience by aligning innovation, ecosystem leadership, and public-private collaboration. Research Methodology The 360Quadrants provides an in-depth evaluation and comparison of each of the key market players based on various techno-commercial inputs provided by industry experts, customers, distributors, etc., along with secondary research – product brochures, analyst notes, company publications, business articles, white papers, trade sources, and various other databases. A well-defined methodology is adopted to provide detailed ratings to each market player concerning various parameters as outlined below: Shortlisting of 20+ prominent market players & start-ups Relevant portfolio mapping at the regional level Key growth initiatives undertaken at the regional level Revenue analysis at a regional and category level Strategic collaborations with governments, patient/customer groups, etc. Other industry-relevant parameters About 360Quadrants 360Quadrants is the largest marketplace looking to disrupt US$3.7 trillion of technology spend and is the only rating platform for vendors in the technology space. The platform provides users access to unbiased information that helps them make qualified business decisions. 360Quadrants enables vendors to influence the business decisions of potential clients. Vendors get to win ideal new customers, customize their quadrants, decide key parameters, and position themselves strategically in a niche space, to be consumed by giants and start-ups alike. Experts get to grow their brands and increase their thought leadership. The platform targets the building of a social network that links industry experts with companies worldwide. 360Quadrants has also launched quadrants in fields like Endpoint Security, Identity Verification, and Digital Forensics. About MarketsandMarkets: MarketsandMarkets™ has been recognized as one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes, as per their recent report. MarketsandMarkets™ is a blue ocean alternative in growth consulting and program management, leveraging a man-machine offering to drive supernormal growth for progressive organizations in the B2B space. With the widest lens on emerging technologies, we are proficient in co-creating supernormal growth for clients across the globe. Today, 80% of Fortune 2000 companies rely on MarketsandMarkets, and 90 of the top 100 companies in each sector trust us to accelerate their revenue growth. With a global clientele of over 13,000 organizations, we help businesses thrive in a disruptive ecosystem. The B2B economy is witnessing the emergence of $25 trillion in new revenue streams that are replacing existing ones within this decade. We work with clients on growth programs, helping them monetize this $25 trillion opportunity through our service lines – TAM Expansion, Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy to Execution, Market Share Gain, Account Enablement, and Thought Leadership Marketing. Built on the 'GIVE Growth' principle, we collaborate with several Forbes Global 2000 B2B companies to keep them future-ready. Our insights and strategies are powered by industry experts, cutting-edge AI, and our Market Intelligence Cloud, KnowledgeStore™, which integrates research and provides ecosystem-wide visibility into revenue shifts. In addition, MarketsandMarkets Sales Intelligence enables sales teams to identify high-priority accounts and uncover hidden opportunities, helping them build more pipeline and win more deals with precision. To find out more, visit or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Contact:Ms. Sipti Banga,MarketsandMarkets™ INC.1615 South Congress 103, Delray Beach, FL 33445USA: +1-888-600-6441Email: Our Website: Logo: View original content: SOURCE MarketsandMarkets Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Zawya
09-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Gulf Bank signs MoU with global cybersecurity leader CrowdStrike
As part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing cybersecurity in Kuwait, Gulf Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CrowdStrike, a global leader in cybersecurity. The partnership aims to boost cybersecurity awareness, increase digital resilience within the business community, and develop local Kuwaiti talent in this vital field. The MoU was signed in Dubai in the presence of a Gulf Bank delegation including Mr. Sami Mahfouz, Deputy CEO; Mr. Abdulrahman Al-Saddah, Chief Risk Officer; and Ross McNaughton, Chief Information Security Officer at Gulf Bank. Under this collaboration, the two parties will jointly implement educational initiatives, raising awareness among individuals and businesses, and advancing cybersecurity modernization throughout society. The agreement also includes the launch of a new cybersecurity service tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), integrating advanced cybersecurity solutions into Gulf Bank's offerings for this segment to help strengthen the business community's resilience against cyber threats. This strategic initiative reflects the shared commitment of both organizations to develop Kuwait's cybersecurity capabilities and support national efforts to build a secure digital future. Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Abdulrahman Al-Saddah, Chief Risk Officer at Gulf Bank, said: 'With the rapid pace of digital transformation in Kuwait, it is essential that cybersecurity awareness becomes an integral part of protecting both individuals and businesses.' He added, 'Our partnership with CrowdStrike will help elevate awareness, nurture local talent, and equip SMEs with the necessary tools to counter increasing cyber threats, thereby supporting sustainability.' Mr. Rawad Sarieddine, Vice President of Sales for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa at CrowdStrike, stated: 'We are proud to partner with Gulf Bank in this important initiative to collaboratively build cybersecurity awareness and talent, enhancing long-term digital resilience in Kuwait. With the growing complexity of cyber threats and the rise of AI-powered attacks, it is critical that organizations have the knowledge and capabilities to effectively respond.'
Khaleej Times
29-06-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
UAE employees outpace EMEA peers in cyber confidence, study reveals
The UAE workforce is ahead of its EMEA peers across several indicators of cyber-readiness, underscoring the country's progress toward its national vision for digital resilience and AI-enabled defence, a study showed. According to research by Cohesity, a company specialising in AI-powered data security and resilience, 86 per cent of UAE employees expressed confidence in recognising a cyber threat—compared to 81 per cent in the UK, 80 per cent in Germany, and just 62 per cent in France. Nearly nine in ten (89 per cent) UAE respondents also said they trust their organisation's ability to prevent and recover from attacks. Beyond awareness, the study reveals encouraging signs of action-oriented behaviour. Two-thirds of UAE employees say they would report suspicious activity to their cybersecurity team, showing an apt response, in comparison to respondents from the UK (61 per cent), Germany (53 per cent), and France (48 per cent). Amongst other UAE employees, over half would notify their IT department. This instinct to act is supported by ongoing education: 66 per cent have received some form of cybersecurity training in the past year. However, the research also highlights areas where further progress is needed. A small but notable group of employees say they would either attempt to resolve a threat on their own (15 per cent) or turn to personal contacts first (19 per cent), indicating a gap in internal reporting clarity, and a potentially risk to the entire organisation that mis-understanding of how important it is that reporting through the correct processes is critical to the quickest resolution of any potential risk of cyber attack . Among those hesitant to report incidents correctly, the leading reasons include fear of blame or confusion (46 per cent), a belief that it isn't their responsibility (27 per cent), and worry about overreacting (14 per cent). Johnny Karam, Managing Director and Vice President, International Emerging Region at Cohesity, commented: 'The findings reflect the UAE's clear leadership in cybersecurity readiness across the EMEA region. With initiatives driven by the UAE Cybersecurity Council and a strong national focus on AI and digital transformation, it's no surprise that employee awareness is rising in step with enterprise investment.' 'What stands out is not just awareness, but the willingness to act. The next step is closing the gap—equipping employees with the tools, clarity, and – perhaps most importantly - confidence to respond without hesitation. If we educate all employees of the serious risks to the organisation of not correctly reporting any potential cyber risks they see, encouraging a mentality that they will not get in trouble for doing so, and highlighting their individual capability to maximise the speed of response all UAE organisations can be more resilient. At Cohesity, we believe true cyber resilience is built on both technology and a culture of empowered people,' Karam added. The UAE's continued investment in cybersecurity infrastructure, most recently through advanced threat detection systems activated under the direction of the UAE Cybersecurity Council, demonstrates a firm national commitment to securing the digital landscape. The study shows that employees are already aligning with this vision: ● Two-thirds of the respondents have undergone cybersecurity training, with 39 per cent participating in multiple sessions in the past year. ● Over half (51 per cent) would report a suspicious incident to IT, while 67 per cent would notify a cybersecurity team, demonstrating a willingness to escalate issues through formal channels. ● 77 per cent are familiar with the term 'ransomware', showing widespread awareness of key threat types. Awareness of cyber threats is on the rise in the UAE, with 77 per cent of employees familiar with the term 'ransomware'. This strong baseline offers an ideal foundation to build upon. By expanding education beyond surface-level awareness to include real-world examples and practical training, companies can empower their teams with the confidence and clarity needed to respond effectively. While confidence in reporting and escalating potential ransomware threats within the organisation is high, the study reveals opportunities to further strengthen internal reporting behaviour. Around 15 per cent say they would attempt to resolve a threat themselves, and 19 per cent would first alert their personal contacts, These responses highlight a proactive mindset, which organisations can harness by further strengthening internal reporting protocols and promoting awareness of the appropriate escalation paths. Among the smaller group of employees who expressed hesitation in reporting a potential incident, the most common reasons included: ● UAE employees showed a strong sense of fear of blame or not understanding the issue (46 per cent), while EMEA employees had a more neutral perspective (UK - 26 per cent, Germany - 20 per cent, and France - 15 per cent). ● 27 per cent of the UAE respondents believed it wasn't their responsibility, showing a much bigger gap to appreciating their role in their organisations cyber safety as compared to their EMEA counterparts (UK -10 per cent, Germany - 12 per cent, and France 19 per cent). ● 14 per cent UAE employees feared overreacting, in-tune with 18 per cent of German respondents 15 per cent from the UK and 11 per cent of French respondents showing similar sentiment. With the UAE government actively advancing national cybersecurity capabilities and frameworks, the country is uniquely positioned to lead by example. Employees are ready and willing: confidence is high, training is widespread, and the instinct to act is evident. To fully unlock this potential, organisations must ensure that every employee, from the frontline to the C-suite, knows their role in safeguarding the business. Mark Molyneux, CTO, EMEA at Cohesity, added: 'These findings confirm what we're seeing across the region: employees are increasingly aware of cyber risks and are willing to step up, which is largely due to the UAE Cyber Security Council's approach to increasing security awareness across the Emirates. But this awareness must be matched with action. The future of cybersecurity will be defined by how quickly organisations can enable secure, informed decisions at every level. That means embedding cyber resilience into daily operations, investing in smart automation, closing the gap between detection and response, and instilling a culture that supports employees in raising concerns early in a safe space. In fast-moving threat environments, AI-powered data security is not a luxury, it's an operational necessity.'
