Pakistan and Qatar have pledged to deepen collaboration in IT, startups, and cybersecurity, following a meeting between Pakistan’s Minister of IT, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, and Qatar’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Ali Mubarak Ali Essa Al-Khater. The countries discussed MoUs, student exchanges, and facilitating market access for Pakistani IT firms.
Cisco reports a surge in identity-based attacks and ransomware in the Middle East, with 25% of incidents targeting credentials and 40% involving ransomware. Education, manufacturing, and financial services were most affected. Cisco will showcase advanced cybersecurity solutions and AI innovations at Black Hat MEA 2024 to address these growing threats.
Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIT) successfully addressed 136 cybersecurity incidents in 2024’s first nine months, issued over 25 cyber alerts, and advanced digital authentication services, issuing 2.3 million certificates. These efforts highlight MTCIT’s commitment to enhancing cybersecurity and ensuring secure digital infrastructure for Oman.
Kaspersky will provide AFRIPOL with crucial cyber threat data to improve forensic analysis and response capabilities.
Key Takeaways: Kuwait City, Kuwait – KEMS-Zajil Telecom and MBCOM Technologies have formed a strategic partnership to enhance digital infrastructure and…
Morocco evaluated and reinforced vital platforms and issued alerts to address vulnerabilities and enhance cybersecurity resilience.
This new AI policy signals Pakistan’s commitment to leveraging advanced technologies to enhance cybersecurity and foster a secure and thriving digital economy.
Pakistan’s telecom and digital sectors face a growing cybersecurity threat, with 720 malware attacks, 550 phishing incidents, and significant activity from APT groups like Gamaredon and Lazarus. These attacks target critical infrastructure, urging enhanced security measures to protect the country’s digital economy and national security.
VEON’s Jazz has partnered with Standard Chartered Bank to establish a regional availability zone through its enterprise solutions arm, Garaj. This collaboration aims to enhance SCB’s operational resilience and customer experience by providing advanced data center services in Pakistan, reinforcing both companies’ commitment to digital transformation.
Positive Technologies is actively expanding its partner network geographically, including regions beyond the Middle East, to enhance cybersecurity capabilities globally.
