COGNNA, a Saudi-based cybersecurity startup, has successfully concluded a Seed investment round, raising an impressive $2.25 million. Led by IMPACT46 and backed by Vision Ventures, Faith Capital, and other investors, this funding reflects a growing confidence in Middle Eastern startups, particularly within the cybersecurity realm. Established in 2022 by Ibrahim Read more…
Guardians of Egypt’s Cyber Security: Insights from Amin Hasbiny of Kaspersky. Amidst the digital battleground, Kaspersky’s vigilance thwarted over 13 million electronic assaults in Egypt during the first quarter. Hasbiny, head of the global research and analysis team, sheds light on the surge of attacks targeting Egypt’s banking sector, with Read more…
Buguard, the Cairo-based offensive security and dark web monitoring company, has raised US$500,000 in seed funding to power its expansion into the GCC region. Founded by Youssef Mohamed in 2021, Buguard offers offensive security services including penetration testing and vulnerability assessment, phishing simulation, compromise assessment, threat intelligence and red teaming. Buguard, a Read more…
The ‘NCSC for Startups’ alumnus giving identity verification the ‘Trust Stamp’ Gareth Genner serves as the Co-Founder and CEO of Trust Stamp, a leading global provider of AI-driven identity services. He is an alumnus of the ‘NCSC For Startups’ program, delivered in partnership with innovation entities like Plexal, Deloitte, CyNam, Read more…
Online | February 22nd, 2024 17:00 – 19:00 (GMT+2) Stay safe, grab a drink and join us virtually for our upcoming “The Hacking Game – A Road to Post Exploitation” meetup to learn how hackers can compromise the software supply chain, advanced data protection methods on WebLogic Server and how Read more…
In an era marked by relentless digital transformation and evolving cyber threats, the field of cybersecurity stands at the forefront of safeguarding our digital assets and privacy. As cybercriminals become increasingly sophisticated, traditional security measures are no longer sufficient to combat modern-day threats. Enter deep tech innovations, a new frontier Read more…