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Regulation remains the strongest multiplier to cybersecurity growth, according to report from Frost & Sullivan

Newly released report ahead of GISEC Global 2024 offers deep dive into current conditions of the region’s cybersecurity industry Dubai, UAE: In 2023, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) actively repelled more than 50,000 cyberattacks daily, according to the UAE Cybersecurity Council. In the first three quarters of the same year, the country successfully prevented over […]


How can organisations in the TMT sector build cyber-resilience in the face of increasing AI risks?

The emergence of Generative AI (GenAI) is reshaping the 2024 telecoms risk radar. According to SecurityScorecard’s recent research, Security ratings: A new horizon, 85% of the top telecom companies in the US, UK, France and Germany experienced a third-party data breach in the past 12 months alone. Organisations in the technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) sector are […]


Spanish mobile industry to launch online anti-fraud and identity services through GSMA Open Gateway Initiative

Orange, Telefonica, and Vodafone will open their mobile networks to developers worldwide, enabling the creation of safer digital services. Spain’s leading mobile operators Orange, Telefonica and Vodafone have announced the launch of two new services designed to help developers tackle online fraud and protect the digital identities of mobile customers. As part of the global […]


How telecommunications providers can best tackle DDoS attacks

Amr Alashaal, Regional Vice President – Middle East at A10 Networks tells us how telecommunications providers can effectively fortify their defences against the escalating threat of DDoS attacks. There is an increasing incidence of cyberthreats posed to telecommunications providers. There is a definite need for telcos to strengthen their overall security posture and improve resilience […]


Global mobile app survey: Consumers want better fraud protections and app maker accountability to ensure safe experiences

One in four consumers say that they themselves or a friend or relative has been the victim of a mobile app cyberattack. Appdome has announced the results of its new 2023 Global Consumer Expectations of Mobile App Security study. The report features detailed data and responses from 25,000 consumers who provided insights about their mobile […]


Zimperium report finds Malware families targeting banking apps

Zimperium, the mobile-first security platform for mobile devices and mobile apps, has released its annual Mobile Banking Heist report, which highlights the continued evolution and success of mobile banking trojans around the globe. In particular, the research uncovered that 29 malware families targeted 1,800 banking applications across 61 countries last year. In comparison, last year’s […]


Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service selects Motorola solutions’ technology for emergency dispatch

Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service (FRS) has selected Motorola Solutions’ command center technology, including Control Room Solution (CRS), to strengthen the service’s call handling and emergency dispatch. The solution will help to increase the speed, effectiveness and resilience of Leicestershire FRS’s incident response to support frontline and community safety. Ongoing software maintenance will help ensure […]


Nokia selected by Brazil’s K2 Telecom as key partner to strengthen security

Nokia has announced that it has been selected with partner DPR by K2 Telecom Brazil to provide solutions that will help the ISP strengthen its network security and create new revenue streams. Nokia will deploy its unique and innovative BNG/CGNAT wholesale solution, enabling K2 Telecom to provide all IP infrastructure and ISP requirements as-a-Service, as well as providing cloud-based DDoS Defence-as-a-Service.  […]


Enea launches threat detection system to boost network-based cybersecurity performance

Enea, a leading provider of telecom and cybersecurity solutions, has launched the Enea Qosmos Threat Detection SDK. This revolutionary threat detection system has the potential to double performance in network-based cybersecurity solutions. The Qosmos Threat Detection SDK enables the integration of Enea’s flagship deep packet inspection (DPI) engine, Qosmos ixEngine, with core IDS capabilities drawn […]


SecurityGen study highlights hidden threat to 5G mobile networks from GTP-based attacks

Mobile operators need to reassess security vulnerabilities in the key GTP (GPRS Tunnelling Protocol) protocol and bolster GTP security within their networks as they continue to invest in and roll out 5G, according to a new study by SecurityGen, the global provider of security solutions and services for the telecom industry.  SecurityGen’s latest report, GTP vulnerabilities: […]


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