Intelligent CISO Issue 15 | Page 9

news Kaspersky unveils new branding and visual identity aspersky Lab has announced it has rebranded, now bearing the company name ‘Kaspersky’ and with the mission of ‘building a safer world’. The cybersecurity company said the new branding reflects the evolution of the business focus from ‘cybersecurity’ towards the wider concept of ‘cyber-immunity’, in a world where technology connects people across platforms and borders like never before. K Commenting on the new rebranding, Eugene Kaspersky, CEO of the company, said: “Since we founded our company more than 22 years ago we’ve seen both the cyberthreat landscape and our industry evolve and change beyond recognition, while witnessing the growing role of technology in our lives both at work and at home. “Today the world has new needs and our rebranding reflects our vision to meet those needs – not just for today, but well into the future. “Building upon our successful track record in protecting the world from cyberthreats, we’ll also help build a safer world that’s immune to cyberthreats. “A world where everyone is able to freely enjoy the many benefits that technology has to offer.” MUNICH SECURITY CONFERENCE CORE GROUP TO BE HOSTED IN DOHA groups to discuss regional and global security issues. The four-day Qatar IT Conference and Exhibition represents a unique platform for policymakers, technology providers and major companies specialising in Digital Transformation solutions to discuss Smart City security challenges and related regional initiatives. A multitude of global firms will also present creative ideas and strategies on universal cybersecurity. Under the theme ‘Safe, Smart Cities’, the event is now in its fifth edition and has emerged as one of the top tech events regionally. oha is to host the Munich Security Conference (MSC) Core Group Meeting later this year. The event, organised under the patronage of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, will accompany the Qatar IT Conference and Exhibition D www.intelligentciso.com | Issue 15 (QITCOM) from October 29 to November 1 at the Qatar National Convention Center. The MSC Core Group Meeting will bring together high-profile representatives of governments, international organisations, business, military bodies and academic It will host over 90 international, regional and local speakers to discuss several key topics and trends in the ICT industry such as creativity, entrepreneurship and the deployment of technology solutions in building Smart Cities with cutting- edge cybersecurity technologies. 9