Top Middle East Cyber Threats – July 15th, 2025
At Help AG, our Managed Security Services (MSS) team offers 24x7x365 monitoring of complex IT security infrastructures to some of the largest enterprises in the region. As a result, we have our eyes keenly fixed on the cybersecurity threat landscape and are among the first in the region to learn and act upon new threats. […]
Top Middle East Cyber Threats – July 1st, 2025
At Help AG, our Managed Security Services (MSS) team offers 24x7x365 monitoring of complex IT security infrastructures to some of the largest enterprises in the region. As a result, we have our eyes keenly fixed on the cybersecurity threat landscape and are among the first in the region to learn and act upon new threats. […]
Cyber on the Edge: New Wave of Hacktivist Attacks in UAE
As tensions escalate following direct military confrontations in mid-June 2025, the cyber domain has once again become a parallel battleground. While no new threat actor groups have emerged, a surge in activity from familiar hacktivist collectives has put organizations in the crosshairs—especially through disruptive DDoS campaigns and digital propaganda. The Landscape: No New Names, Just […]
Fortifying the Digital Frontier: Building Cyber Resilience in Today’s World
Filipe Antunes, Department of Finance, UAE In the fast-paced digital transformation of the Middle East, the Department of Finance (DoF) in the UAE is tackling cybersecurity head-on. Under the leadership of Filipe Antunes, the department has adopted a systematic and proactive approach to cyber resilience, ensuring they stay one step ahead of evolving threats. “Our […]
Cybersecurity in Education: HCT’s Commitment to Digital Protection
Rajesh Mathew, Higher Colleges of Technology – Dubai As education in the UAE undergoes rapid digital transformation—from smart campuses to immersive hybrid learning—cybersecurity is no longer just a back-end function. For Rajesh Mathew, cybersecurity leader at Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) Dubai, it’s a strategic pillar supporting innovation, trust, and operational continuity. “Cybersecurity has moved […]
Building Cyber Resilience from the Classroom Up
GEMS Education’s Kausar Mukeri on Empowering the Next Generation. The UAE’s digital transformation is revolutionizing various sectors – and education is no exception. As AI, cloud computing, and other advanced technologies become deeply integrated into student learning, the need to address the cybersecurity challenges these tools introduce becomes critical. Kausar Mukeri, Director of Technology at […]
Fast, Safe, and Secure
As Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of Americana Restaurants, one of the region’s largest quick-service restaurant operators, Vishal Vaghela is focused on more than just defending infrastructure—he is safeguarding uptime, trust, and brand loyalty in a sector where seconds matter. “In quick service retail, downtime means lost revenue and lost customers. If a user can’t […]
Securing Digital Transformation
As Ajman’s government embraced digital transformation, the Department of Digital Ajman (DDA) faced an inevitable challenge: balancing the drive for innovation with the need for robust cybersecurity. In an age where data breaches and cyberattacks are more frequent and sophisticated than ever, the foundation of their digital services would need to be secure—without compromise. “To […]
Building a Resilient Digital Future for Healthcare
In the UAE’s rapidly evolving digital healthcare landscape, cybersecurity is no longer a technical silo—it is foundational to public trust, operational continuity, and national resilience. At the Department of Health, this realization has driven a significant shift in how cybersecurity is approached and embedded across systems and services. “Cyber resilience, especially in healthcare, isn’t just […]
Navigating the Cyber Frontier
Cyber resilience is a critical focus for industries like oil & gas, finance, aviation, and government services, where the need for robust security measures is paramount. Mohammed Azam, a cybersecurity leader, emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive approach, particularly in the face of rapid technological advancements like smart manufacturing, IoT, and AI. In a region […]
