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By Saeed Abbasi, Product Manager, Vulnerability and Threat Research, Qualys […]

Digitization initiatives have continued to be successful in the Middle East, and with the rapid adoption of digital technologies, comes added and growing exposure to risks of cyber-attacks.

Increasing familiarity with the post-pandemic work environment has enabled CISOs in the Middle East to feel more equipped to deal with cyber threats. While more than two-thirds (68%) of CISOs in the UAE believed they were unprepared for a targeted attack in 2021, this is down to just 44% this year.

Today’s focus is on Deryck Mitchelson, Field CISO and C-Suite Advisor, EMEA at Check Point Software Technologies Limited. To learn more about how Check Point is tackling growing cyber risks, read on.