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Navigating the Cybersecurity Threat Landscape in the UAE: Strategies for CISOs

CIO

Today’s organizations face challenges from multiple directions, including threats to the business from state-sponsored cyberattacks, geopolitical turmoil, inflation, and a shortage of security skills. One of the recurring themes among security leaders is the importance of adaptability in the face of evolving cyber threats.

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Cybrary secures $25M to grow its platform for cybersecurity training

TechCrunch

The cybersecurity industry has taken a hit recently, with economic headwinds prompting layoffs and a broad investor pullback. But some firms have escaped unscathed, like cybersecurity training platform Cybrary , which today announced that it raised $25 million in a Series C funding round. “There are an estimated 3.5

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Top 8 ways to improve cybersecurity for your organization

CIO

As you plan your security budget, know that your recommendations to improve cybersecurity will be scrutinized more than ever before. We can’t forget every CISO’s favorite: “ How much will this reduce our cybersecurity risk? ” You’ll have to make tough choices among cybersecurity methods, tools, and techniques.

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Hack The Box, a gamified cybersecurity training platform with 1.7M users, raises $55M

TechCrunch

It also has a “pro lab” tier that takes on typical network configurations, such as Active Directory or fully patched environments, to test and train people on different attacks and approaches around common enterprise tools and scenarios. HTB is not the first nor only company to build cyber training around a gamified environment.

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Is there a natural contradiction within AI-driven code in cloud-native security?

CIO

However, amidst the allure of newfound technology lies a profound duality—the stark contrast between the benefits of AI-driven software development and the formidable security risks it introduces. This dichotomy underscores the need for a nuanced understanding between AI-developed code and security within the cloud-native ecosystem.

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10 essential tips for bolstering cloud security in your business

CIO

This makes it more critical than ever to adopt strong security measures to protect sensitive information and infrastructure. However, while cloud computing offers benefits like improved efficiency, scalability, and accessibility, it poses new security challenges.

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7 common IT training mistakes to avoid

CIO

It’s widely recognized that introducing IT teams to the latest technology, business, and security advancements is essential for maximum performance and productivity. Is your organization giving its teams the training they need to keep pace with the latest industry developments? Training technology is also rapidly advancing.

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