Symantec says it will not participate in offensive operations

Dubai The US cybersecurity firm Symantec said on Monday that it would not participate in, nor help facilitate, any offensive cyber operations, stating that such activities ran contrary to the company’s ethos. In recent years, a number of cybersecurity firms have been implicated in nation-state hacking activities throughout the region. Asked whether Symantec — best […]

Offline security: New frontier for online security

Dubai: There is a new frontier in the battle for online security: Offline security. In an industry where every connected device, mobile network, and Wi-Fi connection is seen as a threat, some experts argue the biggest risk is the human being at the other end of that connection. “We’ve done a really good job of […]

Maritime sector to boost UAE’s position as global hub, minister says

Abu Dhabi With around $65 billion (Dh239 billion) invested in 2018 in ports across the country, the future of the UAE as a maritime hub both regionally and globally is looking immensely promising, a top official said yesterday (Sunday). Dr. Abdullah Bin Mohammad Balheif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Infrastructure Development, said the outlook for the […]