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Cybersecurity Experts Warn “Everything is Vulnerable” to Hackers

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As the world becomes increasingly reliant on the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital services, so too must step be taken to minimize the vulnerabilities that allow hackers to take advantage, visitors to day two of Black Hat MEA were told. The world is rapidly shifting towards a digital future as everything from banking to health services, agriculture and vehicles become more reliant on the Cloud and other IoT services. This brings a variety of benefits including convenience, flexibility, and ease of use. However, this also provides cybercriminals with far more vulnerabilities they can exploit to steal sensitive data, commit fraud, and more.

The second day of Black Hat MEA took the attendance since the start of the event to 20,000 and saw experts highlight threats while providing solutions that can be implemented to protect organizations and individuals from harm. Dr. Alissa ‘Dr. Jay’ Abdullah, Deputy Chief Security Officer at Mastercard highlighted the key areas of risk during a session related to mitigating cyber risks, focusing on technology, tactics, and talent. She mentioned, “Evolution is key, and we need to keep up with the pace of technology and evolve our infrastructure.” She also noted key tactics used by adversaries such as MFA (Multi-factor authentication) fatigue and the mimicking of user voice patterns, while highlighting the importance of upscaling talent, to build a more robust organization.

Caleb Sima, Chief Security Officer, Robinhood, hosted a session titled ‘Assume Breach’, with a key focus on a company’s crown jewels and how to protect them from hacking threats. “Crown jewels are anything that an attacker can take with them, including customer or employee data, tokens, and keys or even systems to modify financial transactions without repercussions.” He highlighted that much like our physical health; safety hygiene is key for any company.

During a panel discussion focused on the global laws related to the regulation, collection, use, retention, and disposal of personal information, Zaki Abbas, Chief Information Security Officer, Brookfield Asset Management said: “While it’s not exciting, data regulations play an important part and helps security programs mature. 70 percent of the world has some sort of data security regulation or legislation implemented.” Vikas Yadav, Chief Security Officer, Nyka, continued: “On a global scale a unified framework for compliance and fundamentals of privacy is the key to data protection. However, it should be implemented with customer trust at the heart of it all.” The panel also included Flavio Aggio, and Jon Staniforth, the Chief Information Security Officers of the World Health Organization (WHO) and Royal Mail respectively, and was moderated by Jaya Baloo, Chief Information Security Officer of Avast.

Taking a unique spin on things, Chris Roberts, Chief Information Security Officer, Boom Supersonic, showcased how connected livestock management and tracking platforms can be hijacked, referring to a previous experiment he had conducted. The session showed how data can be manipulated on platforms that use GPS trackers to show a completely different location, which in this case ‘relocated’ the camels from Riyadh’s deserts to snow-capped regions in Mongolia. “Our digital and physical worlds are colliding, and what you see isn’t always what you get. It is important to have a physical presence and not always depend on the digital,” said Roberts.

During the event, hacking experts showcased vulnerabilities in today’s connected environment where we are surrounded by connected devices including electric cars such as a Tesla. The demonstration showed that is possible to exploit system vulnerabilities where the car’s functions could be controlled remotely including lights, doors, and even the onboard infotainment systems. The three-day conference concludes on 17 November at the Riyadh Front Exhibition Center and features more than 250 exhibitors and over 200 speakers this year. It features international tech giants such as Cisco, IBM, Spire, Infoblox, and others that have a significant presence showcasing new technology and services.

The event was organized as part of a strategic partnership between Informa Markets, the largest events company in the world, and the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP) to highlight the Kingdom’s investments and growth in cybersecurity and the digital space.

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HakTrak to Show Off its Latest Cybersecurity Solutions at the Black Hat MEA 2023 in Riyadh

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HakTrak has announced its participation in “Black Hat MEA 2023”, the most prominent cybersecurity event in Saudi Arabia to be held at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Convention Center on November 14-16. HakTrak is a leading Saudi-based cybersecurity company in the region through its innovative mindset, agile approach, deep experience, and project-delivery discipline.

During Black Hat MEA 2023, the company will highlight its digital solutions that are devoted to participating in strengthening the national cybersecurity capabilities through innovation and creativity. Also, HakTrak will sign multiple partnership agreements with leading institutions, including MIS, Enayah Association, the Charity Association in Riyadh Al-Bir, the Football Players Association (FPA), Hemaya, and The Institute of Research and Consulting Services Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Asimily for IOT, Otyfied, and Safe Decision, which specializes in providing cloud services in Saudi Arabia.

“Black Hat MEA is an important platform for HakTrak to display our reliable and comprehensive solutions and engage with some of the industry’s biggest executives and customers from different industries. Our presence at Black Hat MEA 2023 affirms our commitment to the Saudi Market,” said the Chairman of HakTrak, Dr. Ahmed Al-Qahtani. “As a trusted partner, we enable businesses to thrive in the digital age, confident in the knowledge that their cybersecurity needs are in capable hands, and their unwavering commitment to excellence continues to shape the cybersecurity landscape in the region, setting a new standard for innovation, reliability and customer focus.”

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CyberKnight Takes Stage at Black Hat Middle East 2023 with Cutting-Edge Zero Trust Security Portfolio

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CyberKnight is set to make its inaugural appearance at Black Hat Middle East 2023, a key cybersecurity event in the region, taking place from 14 to 16 November in Riyadh. Participation at Black Hat underlines the company’s commitment to cybersecurity resilience in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. At the event, CyberKnight takes a step beyond the technology showcase, offering support to local IT Security Leaders from enterprise and government organizations: the focus is on achieving compliance with local frameworks such as NCA and SAMA while safeguarding their most valuable assets through the strategic implementation of Zero Trust Security.

CyberKnight will be participating with eleven of its leading international portfolio vendors:

  • CrowdStrike: EDR, Cloud Security & Threat Intel
  • Arista Networks: Software-defined Networking, NPB & NDR
  • Elastic: SIEM / Big Data / Log Management
  • Entrust: PKI, Passwordless Authentication, MFA, SSO, IoT Security
  • Fasoo: Discovery, Classification, DRM, Watermarking
  • StrikeReady: BAS & AI-Based SecOps Virtual Assistant
  • Traceable: Intelligent API Security]
  • CounterCraft​​ : Deception Powered by Threat Intel
  • Phosphorus Cybersecurity Inc.: xIoT Security Platform
  • SecurityScorecard: Cybersecurity Risk Ratings
  • Checkmarx: SAST, DAST, IAST, SCA, Supply Chain Security, IaC & API Security

“Participating in this top regional cybersecurity event is a significant milestone for CyberKnight. Our theme: ‘Beyond Resilience: Zero Trust Security for an AI-Pioneered Cyber Renaissance’ encapsulates our vision of ushering in a new era of cybersecurity that goes beyond conventional strategies and traditional technologies, and we are excited to share this vision with industry leaders,” commented Wael Jaber, Chief Strategy Officer at CyberKnight.

“As CyberKnight makes its premiere at Black Hat, we are not just showcasing technology; we are unveiling a new era of cybersecurity resilience. The journey begins with Zero Trust Security solutions tailored for Saudi Arabia. We are here to empower organizations in the Kingdom and beyond, ensuring they navigate the cybersecurity challenges of today and tomorrow with confidence,” added Mohammed Tayeb, General Manager Sales – Saudi Arabia at CyberKnight.

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Spire Solutions to Exhibit at Blackhat MEA 2023

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Spire Solutions is participating at Black Hat MEA from 14th to 16th November 2023, at the Riyadh Front Exhibition Centre. Spire Solutions is joining as a strategic partner at Blackhat from the cybersecurity space. The company will be present at booth H3.G30 along with globally acclaimed technology partners to lead the discussions around cybersecurity and data and support Saudi Arabia’s objective to achieve a secure digital future.

Under the theme “Empowering your Cyber Defence with Data and AI”, Spire Solutions will drive regional objectives and will showcase some of the most powerful and influential solutions such:

  • Cloud Services by Spire Solutions, in collaboration with Microsoft
  • Gurucul – ML/AI Powered Security Analytics platform
  • SolarWinds – Secure IT Monitoring and Observability platform
  • CyberArk – Privileged Access Management, Identity Access Management & DevSecOps solutions
  • ForgeRock – Digital Identity for Consumer, Workplace and Things
  • Corelight – Successful Threat Hunting with Network Detection and Response platform
  • SailPoint – Data Access and AI-Driven Identity Security for enterprises
  • Spire Data – Data & AI solutions
  • Conceal – AI-Powered Secure Browser Extension  

The threat landscape across the Middle East and Africa region is constantly evolving. The advent of generative AI models and the proliferation of cloud infrastructure have added complexity to the security landscape. Spire Solutions recognizes the imperative nature of cybersecurity in this context and remains dedicated to assisting organizations across various sectors in bolstering their defences. Along with its existing band of leading technologies, Spire Solutions is set to take the lead in showcasing new technologies and solutions around SIEM solutions, Cloud Services, API Security, and digital identity security.

Sanjeev Walia, Founder and President of Spire Solutions said, “We will be bringing the best of technologies to support, collaborate, and work closely with relevant government and private entities in Saudi Arabia. With a focus on Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia is undergoing an enormous business shift. Inspired by the National Transformation Program, we are witnessing a huge transition in the way businesses are functioning, that is, moving from traditional business models to a digital approach, which is propelling innovation and leading the way for improved business growth. With such developments, events like Blackhat serve as a strong platform to address the current and emerging challenges and connect the industry together. Through our strategic partnership with Black Hat, we will emphasize proactively securing digital assets and working together with our partners and customers to enhance the regional cybersecurity landscape.”

As part of the thought leadership session, Spire Solution’s line-up of speakers Gene Yoo, CEO at Resecurity will lead a session on Modern Threat Intelligence; Nilesh Dherange, CTO at Gurucul will present on Leveraging Machine Learning & AI for Attack Detection Scenarios; Prasanth Prasad, Director of Technology at Spire Solutions is part of an eminent Panel session on the topic Understanding The Expanding Influence of Cybersecurity Across The Enterprise & Business Functions; Basil Shahin, Regional Sales Director at Corelight will lead a critical discussion on Leveraging the Evidence Bank, Security’s Most Valuable Asset; Rami Qassem, Regional Sales Lead at SolarWinds will share practical tips on Observability and Secure Digital Transformation; Tausif Sayyed, Director – Big Data and Data Analytics at Spire Data will share important insights on the topic Generative AI Unleashed; Muhammad Rehan, Business Unit Head at Spire Solutions will take up an important session on Security in Software Development Life Cycle; Andrew Potter, Solution Architect at ForgeRock will lead a session on the topic Passwordless; Umer Aziz, Sr. Solution Architect at SailPoint will deliver a session on the topic Building a Successful Identity Program, and Mohamed Nabil from CyberArk will share his perspective on The Anatomy of the MGM Hack.

Spire Solutions will be exhibiting at Stand No H3.G30, Riyadh Front Exhibition Centre.

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