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01 Nov

A guide to CIS Critical Security Controls

by Doruk Yalcinsoy
in Cyber Security Governance, Risk and, Compliance
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Due to the increasingly sophisticated threat landscape, cybersecurity has become a significant concern. Traditional security controls are no longer sufficient to protect organizations against sophisticated cyber-attacks, resulting in devastating results. In 2022, 31% of respondents of a survey by Statista stated they were affected by disruption of partner/customer operation and financial information theft as a result of successful cyberattacks.    Businesses need to implement defensive security controls...

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17 Oct

Everything you need to know about phishing attacks & ways to prevent it

by Doruk Yalcinsoy
in Social Engineering
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Phishing scams have emerged as one of the most prominent forms of cyberattacks today. In the first quarter of 2021, 637,302 unique phishing websites were identified, increasing 4% from the preceding quarter. This number continued to rise in the fourth quarter.    With daily activities shifting online due to the pandemic, cybercrime has risen in many parts of the world. Phishing was reported as the most common...

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05 Oct

Why do Government entities in Dubai need to implement the information security regulation ISR V2?

by Elisa Desideri
in Cyber Security Governance, Risk and, Compliance, ISR V2
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Information security has become a vital aspect of our lives today. With the increase in security-related concerns due to growing cyber attacks, governments across the globe issue different security protocols and regulations to ensure security throughout their country or state.    UAE has also been among those making strict security policies and laws for organizations to make information security an essential aspect of their business operations. According...

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21 Sep

Internet of Things assessment: Why is it so important?

by Roberta Di Giuseppe
in Cyber Security Governance, Risk and, Compliance, IoT Security
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Over the past few years, the Internet of Things (IoT) has become one of the top technologies in the world. Due to the increased usage and demand of IoT-connected devices, the number of IoT devices is expected to reach 29 billion Internet of Things devices in 2030, which is almost three times 9.7 billion in 2020.    Nevertheless, the more connected devices, the more they are at...

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10 Sep

Why do businesses need compliance automation in 2026?

by Roberta Di Giuseppe
in Cyber Security Governance, Risk and, Compliance
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Compliance is necessary for businesses to run their operations effectively, prevent heavy fines due to violations, and ensure data security. But not to miss the frustration it may create for a large-scale enterprise. Also, meeting the regulations can affect the security budgets of companies. According to a recent report, compliance obligations now consume “over 40% of the entire IT security budgets of a company”, making...

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31 Aug

Top 7 cybersecurity certifications in 2026

by Elisa Desideri
in Cyber Security Governance, Risk and, Compliance
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Whether you’re just starting out in your cybersecurity career or looking to enhance your skills, obtaining the right certifications can make all the difference. Certifications not only validate your expertise but also signal to employers that you have the skills needed to protect against the latest cyber threats.   But with so many cybersecurity certifications available, which ones are worth your time and investment? Choosing the right...

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