Tawasol Integrated Telecom and Oman Data Park have partnered to launch Trend Vision One SPC (V1SPC), an advanced cybersecurity solution featuring extended detection and response (XDR). The initiative, aligned with Oman Vision 2040, aims to enhance security maturity and digital resilience, strengthening Oman’s cybersecurity infrastructure and digital future.
Zain Innovation Campus (ZINC) has opened registration for its “Development of Skills in Cyber Security” program, designed to provide Jordanian university students with essential cybersecurity training. The 120-hour program combines theoretical and practical experience, guided by experts, and takes place at the Aqaba National Vocational Training Complex.
At the 19th Bangladesh Internet Governance Forum, Policy Adviser Fayez Ahmed Tayeb emphasized the country’s lack of content delivery network (CDN) and deep packet inspection (DPI) servers, hindering internet sovereignty. The event highlighted the importance of server localization, internet rights, and the need for cybersecurity guidelines over laws.
Bahrain is hosting its inaugural Cybersecurity Guardians Hackathon from February 15-20, aiming to enhance cybersecurity skills among youth. The event, supported by key institutions, encourages participants to tackle global digital challenges and fosters creativity in network, cloud, IoT security, and AI-based threat detection. Registration closes on February 14.
Resecurity, a global cybersecurity leader, will be the Cybersecurity Partner at the Oman AI Summit 2025, where it will showcase its solutions to protect digital identities and enhance resilience. This participation supports Oman’s Vision 2040 and the company’s expanding cybersecurity presence in the Middle East.
The NCSC has issued a cybersecurity advisory to government office employees, detailing steps to enhance security for communication systems, networks, and digital devices. The advisory covers topics such as strong passwords, safe use of devices, mobile security, and phishing prevention to protect against increasing cyber threats.
Trend Micro has raised alarms about cyberattacks targeting routers and IP cameras, primarily in Bahrain, as part of a global botnet campaign. The malware exploits weak passwords and vulnerabilities, leading to DDoS attacks and other malicious activities.
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Mastercard is driving digital payment innovation across Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon through strategic partnerships, advanced technologies like tokenisation, and fintech collaborations. The company is enhancing financial inclusion, promoting secure transactions, and strengthening cybersecurity, ensuring a resilient digital payment ecosystem while contributing to the region’s economic growth and transformation.
The Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) and the World Economic Forum (WEF) have launched the Centre for Cyber Economics (CCE) in Riyadh to address the economic challenges and opportunities of cybersecurity. The Centre aims to enhance global resilience, foster collaboration, and develop models to improve cybersecurity investment and growth.
