Topic: Cybersecurity
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Forget Silicon Valley Stereotypes: This Lebanese Hacker Just Got a Nod from Apple (and NASA!)
Hasan Sheet is a penetration tester and bug hunter from Beirut, Lebanon, recognized for his consistent, high-level work in cybersecurity, with 52 acknowledgments since May 2023.
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Cybersecurity Landscape in 2025: Trends, Challenges, and Strategies
▼ Summary - The technology industry experienced a slowdown in tech hiring in mid-2024, but cybersecurity remains a critical area with projected growth in spending and job openings.- Both CompTIA…
Read More » Scaling Cybersecurity & AI Startups for Resilience
Nazo Moosa highlights the need for purpose-driven investments in cybersecurity and AI startups, focusing on sustainable growth and adaptability to emerging threats. The convergence of cybersecurity and AI offers innovation opportunities, but resilience requires strong leadership, adaptabl...
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Attack Surface Management: Key Insights & Review
The book emphasizes the importance of **attack surface management (ASM)** as a proactive approach to cybersecurity, addressing the limitations of traditional reactive methods in complex digital environments. It provides a structured framework for ASM, covering asset classification, risk prioritiz...
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Hunted Labs Raises $3M to Enhance Open Source Security
Hunted Labs has secured $3M to identify suspicious contributors in the open source community, led by former NSA deputy director George Barnes.
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Saudi Arabia Launches Quantum Alliance for Secure Communications
Saudi Arabia has launched the Saudi Quantum Network Alliance to establish technological sovereignty and become a pioneer in quantum communications and cybersecurity. The initiative involves collaboration between public and private sectors, including companies like Cybrani, Microsoft, and Cisco, t...
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AccessGrid Secures $4.4M to Transform Phones Into Digital Keys
AccessGrid raised $4.4 million in seed funding led by Harlem Capital to replace physical keys with smartphone-based digital credentials, aiming to modernize the access control industry. Founded by Auston Bunsen, the company provides APIs for uncloneable digital keys in Apple and Google Wallets, o...
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Craig Bates: Splunk + Cisco, AI, and the Future of Observability
Craig Bates emphasizes Splunk's role as a mission-critical data platform, where visibility through machine data is essential for security, observability, and enterprise transformation. The integration with Cisco enhances Splunk's capabilities by combining network data with analytics, enabling AI-...
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Kuwait Unveils AI & Digital Transformation Strategy
Kuwait is prioritizing artificial intelligence and digital transformation as key elements of its national strategy, focusing on upgrading digital infrastructure and enhancing government efficiency. The nation is developing policies and regulatory frameworks to ensure ethical AI use, strong cybers...
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Kuwait Expands Digital Skills Program with Google Cloud
Kuwait has launched the second phase of its national digital skills program in partnership with Google Cloud, focusing on training in cloud computing, AI, and cybersecurity to build a knowledge-based economy. The initiative aims to enhance government efficiency and public services, supporting Kuw...
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EU's €2T Budget Fails to Fund Open Source Tech
The European Commission's €2 trillion budget proposal aims to boost EU autonomy and competitiveness but notably omits specific funding for open source software, which is foundational to Europe's digital infrastructure. Investing in open source software enhances transparency, security, and adaptab...
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GenAI Meets Banking: Shaping the Future of Finance Today
The financial sector is undergoing a significant transformation, with Generative AI (GenAI) playing a key role in redefining banking operations. No longer a future prospect, GenAI is already making a…
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Africa Tech Festival 2025: Cape Town Hosts Top Digital Innovators
Cape Town will host the 28th annual Africa Tech Festival from November 11-13, 2025, featuring discussions on telecommunications, cybersecurity, and sustainable ICT, and expecting over 15,000 attendees. The city is a leading African tech hub with over 60% of South Africa's startups, supported by s...
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e& Shatters Profit Records, Expands 5G and AI Across UAE
e& reported record financial results for H1 2025, with revenues of AED 34.9 billion (up 23.3%) and net profit of AED 8.8 billion (up 60.7%), driven by digital services and a growing subscriber base. The company launched the UAE Sovereign Cloud Launchpad with AWS and the Cybersecurity Council, a b...
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Gitex Global 2025: AI Use Cases Take Center Stage
Gitex Global 2025, scheduled for October 13-17 in Dubai, will showcase transformative AI applications and position Dubai as a central hub in the global AI economy, focusing on data, algorithms, and interconnected digital systems. The event will feature over 6,800 companies and 2,000 startups from...
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MSI Raider A18 HX: The World's Fastest AMD-Powered Laptop
MSI has launched the Raider A18 HX, the world's fastest AMD-powered laptop, designed for high-performance gaming and professional tasks. It features the latest AMD Ryzen processors and top-tier graphics for smooth, responsive performance in demanding applications. The laptop includes a durable de...
Read More » NetForChoice Opens UAE Data Center to Accelerate GCC Digital Growth
NetForChoice has launched a new data center in Dubai to support digital transformation in the GCC region, offering high reliability with 99.95% uptime and services like secure cloud hosting and SOC/NOC solutions. The facility is part of the company's strategic expansion from India into the Middle...
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Google Unveils New AI Infrastructure Academy Cohort
Google has launched its second cohort for the AI Infrastructure Academy, a specialized program aimed at helping startups leverage artificial intelligence to solve critical challenges in sectors like cybersecurity, education, and transportation. The initiative offers four months of equity-free...
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Quick Read: The Rise of New Industries and Job Opportunities
While AI will displace some jobs, it will also create new industries and job opportunities. The development, implementation, and maintenance of AI systems require a workforce with specialized skills. Emerging…
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Nexos.ai Secures $30M to Accelerate Enterprise AI Adoption
Nexos.ai raised $30 million in Series A funding, valuing the company at $350 million, to support its mission of enabling secure enterprise AI adoption by acting as a trusted intermediary platform. The platform addresses data security concerns by providing a neutral bridge between employees and AI...
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GITEX GLOBAL 2025 Sets Record with Global Tech Dialogues
GITEX GLOBAL 2025 set records as the world's premier tech event, featuring 6,800 enterprises and showcasing innovations in AI, quantum computing, and digital health across five days at Dubai venues. The event emphasized international collaboration and policy discussions on AI, with key dialogues ...
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AI Defense Panel: Next-Gen Tech & National Security at Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 will host critical discussions on AI in defense and security, featuring top experts from government, military, and venture capital sectors. The AI Defense panel will explore how AI transforms defense strategies, balancing innovation with ethical and operational risks, and ...
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Morocco Unveils Digital Transformation Plan to U.S. Tech Leaders
Morocco has launched its Digital 2030 strategy to become a leading technology hub, focusing on cybersecurity, AI, and digital government to drive socioeconomic progress and modernization. The strategy targets increasing the digital economy's GDP contribution to 6% and creating 240,000 specialized...
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Beyond AI: Top Tech Trends of the Year by McKinsey
Agentic AI and broader AI applications are driving rapid adoption and investment, with job postings for AI-related roles surging by nearly 1,000% in a year, showcasing AI's expanding influence across industries. Semiconductors, connectivity, and computing are foundational to tech advancem...
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India's Engineers: Look Beyond Coding in the AI & Green Tech Era
India's engineering sector is shifting from traditional coding roles to emerging fields like AI and green technology, requiring adaptability and specialization. High-demand areas include green energy (battery storage, renewable tech) and defense (drones, counter-drone systems), driven by global t...
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Work-Bench Raises $160M for NYC Startups
Work-Bench raised $160 million for its fourth fund, targeting early-stage enterprise software startups in AI, cybersecurity, developer tools, and enterprise applications with investments of $2M-$4M. The firm plans to back 23-25 startups, leveraging its disciplined approach and past successes like...
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Cambodia's Online Marketplace: A SWOT Analysis of a Growing Digital Economy
In recent years, Cambodia has emerged as a noteworthy player in Southeast Asia's digital economy, with its e-commerce sector experiencing significant growth. This transformation is reshaping the country's retail landscape…
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Genetec Gains Global Access Control Market Share, Omdia Reports
Genetec Inc. has become the second-largest global provider of access control software, achieving the highest organic market share growth in on-premises solutions and expanding its presence worldwide. The company is one of the fastest-growing vendors in the Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) sect...
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2023: A Digital Odyssey
Buckle up for a thrilling journey through the digital landscape of 2023! We dive into AI's rise in marketing, the explosion of video content, and the evolution of social commerce. In digital publishing, AI tools blend with human creativity, and hyper-personalization reigns supreme. Meanwhile, tech news buzzes with metaverse developments and AI's pervasive influence. Amidst cybersecurity challenges, technology's role in sustainability shines. Join us in exploring these pivotal trends as we chart the course for 2024!
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