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???Insights & key takeaway from CYSEC Oman 2024. Oman's Cybersecurity Market is set to grow from?USD 0.26B in 2024?to?USD 0.49B by 2029, driven by a strong?12.97% CAGR. With a?72% digital penetration rate, Oman is among the most connected nations, but data breaches cost its economy?R2.2B annually. As a leading cloud hub with over?60% of the region’s data centers, the focus on?cloud security?is intensifying. Oman’s digital future looks bright, with cybersecurity at the core of its transformation. To all my connections who attended, I’d love to hear your thoughts and key takeaways! ?? #CyberSecurity #Oman #CYSEC2024 #CloudSecurity #Cyberjobs #informationsecurity

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is at the forefront of digital transformation under the ambitious reform, Saudi Vision 2030. As #KSA accelerates digital innovation, the country deepened its focus on building robust cybersecurity strategies and stringent data protection policies. ? The National Cybersecurity Authority plays a pivotal role in the country’s digital security efforts with robust policies. NCA CCC and NCA CSCC are two such critical frameworks focused on protecting Cloud Service Providers and Cloud Service Tenants. ? Our latest solution brief maps the controls of NCA CCC and CSCC frameworks with features of the Sectona Security Platform for enhanced compliance and better protection. https://shorturl.at/3qwEH ? #NCA #CCC #CSCC #Sectona #Security #Platform #SecuritySolutions #Resources #SolutionBrief #Mapping

Compromise in IT allowed threat actors in OT/IT networks according to SANS State of ICS/OT Cybersecurity report published Oct 2024. This highlights the critical importance of network segmentation in protecting industrial systems. The image below from the report shows the most common initial attack vectors. Key takeaways from the SANS report: ?? Improved Detection Capabilities:?Organizations are now adapting OT-specific monitoring solutions jumping from 33% in 2019 to 52%. ?? Significant Gaps in Preparation and Workforce:?Only 34% of the respondents employed ICT/OT-specific tools for incident response. ?? Growing Adoption of Cloud Solutions:?Adoption of cloud-based ICS/OT solutions increased by 15% ?? MFA is almost everywhere: 75% of responders used MFA widely for remote access to industrial sites Link to the full report: https://lnkd.in/gfJd3FXG

Manage IT Africa offers comprehensive Infrastructure Managed Services designed to optimize and manage clients' IT environments. These services focus on ensuring that IT infrastructure is efficient, reliable, and secure. ?? Implement robust security measures and conduct regular assessments and updates to protect IT infrastructure and safeguard data.?? Backup and recovery services ensure data safety and business continuity through regular testing of procedures. ?? Network Management involves overseeing and optimizing network infrastructure to enhance performance and reliability through monitoring and troubleshooting to minimize downtime and disruptions. ?? Cloud Services provided include assistance with migrating to and managing cloud-based infrastructure, along with optimizing cloud resources for cost-efficiency and scalability.?? Continuous monitoring and maintenance of IT systems to proactively detect and resolve issues, ensure smooth operation, and provide expert technical support and guidance. ?? Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bqQZIM #ManageIT #ITServices #ManagedServices #CyberSecurity #CloudSolutions

Moderated a very powerful panel in International Infosec Conference having representation of financial, telecom and security services sectors. Topic: Challenges around embracing Cloud Esteemed panelists were of the view that embracing cloud provide right set of agility and security. Inherent risks, might not hinder growth of the cloud. Qasim Shafiq - Head Cyber Security Jazz, Michael Maier - CTO HBL Syed Fahd Azam - Meezan Bank Limited Kashif UlHaque - Cisco Mohamed Shenawy - Forcepoint Zekeriya Eskiocak - System Engg - Palo Alto Networks Hats off TOTAL Communications on hosting InfoSec_2024 Conference. #Cyber #Secuirty #cloud #cloudsecurity #managesecurityservices #availability #agility

?? Exciting Partnership Alert! ?? Innovative Collaboration Drives Data Security Forward: Exclusive Networks Leads the Way with Key Partners Fortinet & Thales Cloud Security Today, we're proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership that's set to transform data security for our channel partners. By integrating CipherTrust Manager Security Solution with Fortinet FortiGate Next-Generation Firewalls, we're providing unprecedented data protection and key management capabilities. As our SVP EMEA Paul Eccleston puts it: "We are thrilled to partner with Thales and Fortinet globally to deliver the CipherTrust Manager Security Solution to our extensive network of channel partners. This collaboration empowers them to address the growing data security concerns of their customers and unlock significant business opportunities. We are confident that this solution will enable them to differentiate themselves in the market and achieve outstanding results." https://bit.ly/3Dqc2zc Simon Bickers Neil Brosnan #ThalesEXN #ExclusivelyFortinet

?? Exciting Partnership Alert! ?? Innovative Collaboration Drives Data Security Forward: Exclusive Networks Leads the Way with Key Partners Fortinet and Thales Cloud Security Today, we're proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership that's set to transform data security for our channel partners. By integrating CipherTrust Manager Security Solution with Fortinet FortiGate Next-Generation Firewalls, we're providing unprecedented data protection and key management capabilities. As our SVP EMEA Paul Eccleston puts it: "We are thrilled to partner with Thales and Fortinet globally to deliver the CipherTrust Manager Security Solution to our extensive network of channel partners. This collaboration empowers them to address the growing data security concerns of their customers and unlock significant business opportunities. We are confident that this solution will enable them to differentiate themselves in the market and achieve outstanding results." https://bit.ly/4gImeBt Simon Bickers Neil Brosnan #ThalesEXN #ExclusivelyFortinet

?? ???????????? ?????????????? ???? ?????????? ??????'?? ?????? ?????????????????? ???? ?????????????????????? ?????? ?????? ?????????????????? We are proud to announce that CISO Assistant now fully supports the Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC) framework by the Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA)! This milestone highlights our commitment to top-tier cybersecurity and compliance worldwide and our growing community needs ??. ?? ?????? ?????? ?????????????? The ECC framework is designed to enhance the cybersecurity posture of organizations by establishing minimum requirements across five key domains: ??. ?????????????????????????? ????????????????????: Ensures robust cybersecurity policies and strategies. ??. ?????????????????????????? ??????????????: Focuses on asset management, access control, and network security. ??. ?????????????????????????? ????????????????????: Integrates cybersecurity with business continuity. ??. ??????????-?????????? ?????? ?????????? ?????????????????? ??????????????????????????: Manages risks related to third-party services and cloud computing. ??. ???????????????????? ?????????????? ?????????????? ??????????????????????????: Protects critical infrastructure and operational technologies. Learn more about the framework here: https://lnkd.in/ebHhkaUG The repository as always ? : https://lnkd.in/eE_gA-2W #Cybersecurity #ECC #NCA #Compliance #GRC #opensource #SaudiArabia

Will your organization be affected by the EU Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) in 2025? Join SailPoint and IDC on Thursday, October 24 at 10 am BST for a webinar on how you can build digital operational resilience to help comply with upcoming regulations. Register now: #cybersecurity #cyberresilience #DORA #regulation #identitysecurity #governance #iga #sailpoint

Why I Believe XDR is the Future of SOC As the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, it’s becoming clear that traditional SIEM solutions are struggling to keep up with modern threats and infrastructure needs. SIEM tools have been a cornerstone of Security Operations Centers (SOCs) for years,but the rise of cloud-native environments is challenging their effectiveness. Extended Detection and Response (XDR) — a solution I strongly believe will shape the future of SOC operations. Here’s why: 1.Holistic Threat Visibility XDR integrates data from endpoints, networks, emails, and more, offering a unified view of threats. Unlike SIEM, which often requires custom rules and extensive tuning, XDR is designed for cross-layered detection, making it more efficient in identifying complex threats. 2.Streamlined Operations With cloud adoption, SOCs need agility. XDR’s automated response capabilities and contextualized alerts reduce the noise and manual effort, enabling teams to focus on what truly matters. 3.Cloud-First Compatibility As organizations move to cloud-native infrastructures, the limitations of on-premises SIEMs become apparent. XDR is inherently built to adapt to the distributed and dynamic nature of the cloud, making it the ideal solution for modern environments. 4.Cost Efficiency Maintaining and scaling a SIEM in a cloud-heavy ecosystem can be resource-intensive. XDR, on the other hand, reduces overhead by integrating multiple layers of protection into a single solution. While SIEM solutions have played a critical role in SOC operations, their limitations in the face of cloud-first strategies are evident. As we continue to adopt and innovate in cloud security, I believe SIEMs will eventually fade into history, replaced by the comprehensive and adaptive capabilities of XDR. For security leaders, now is the time to rethink and reimagine your SOC strategy for cloud infrastructures. Is your team ready for the transition? I’d love to hear your thoughts on this. Do you see XDR as the natural evolution of SOC, or do you think SIEM still has a role to play? Let’s discuss! #CyberSecurity #XDR #SOC #SIEM #CloudSecurity