Intelligent CISO Issue 17 | Page 6

news ADDA and Trend Micro launch cyberdefence challenge bu Dhabi Digital Authority (ADDA) held the Cyber Defense Challenge in partnership with Trend Micro, to strengthen the protection of servers and hybrid cloud data centres operated by organisations in Abu Dhabi. The initiative comes in line with ADDA’s strategy to collaborate with the private sector and enhance cybersecurity, which is one of the main pillars of Abu Dhabi’s Digital Transformation agenda. A ADDA and Trend Micro signed a MoU to adopt the latest cybersecurity solutions and conduct a series of awareness workshops for IT government employees. ADDA implements a common security transformation framework for all Abu Dhabi government entities. The Cyber Defense Challenge supports the technical infrastructure and cyber ecosystem in Abu Dhabi and the UAE. The one-day hands-on workshop led IT professionals to experience simulated cyberattacks and adopt a ‘think like a hacker’ approach. Mohamed Geyath, Executive Director- Information Security Operation Sector, ADDA, said: “Abu Dhabi Digital Authority continues to engage in initiatives that increase the IT protection of the emirate and the country’s digital infrastructure, systems and data. The Cyber Defense Challenge is one of the strategies that ADDA supports and promotes to help strengthen our security capabilities following innovative solutions and training, and thereby enhancing the skills of our human capital.” 6 HELP AG OFFERS NEW MDR SERVICE TO MIDDLE EAST BUSINESSES o empower Middle East businesses to mitigate the financial and reputational impact of cyberattacks, Help AG, a leading cybersecurity solutions, services and consultancy provider, has unveiled its new Critical Services Integrity Monitoring (CSIM) service. T An ‘add-on’ to the company’s Managed Detection and Response (MDR) offering, this new addition delivers 24x7 monitoring of DNS records, SSL certificates and website landing pages, thereby protecting customers against service unavailability and the interception and manipulation of sensitive digital communications. Marking a significant value addition for its customers, the company announced that this service will be extended to all its existing MSS clients. “The unfortunate reality for organisations today is that cyberattacks are inevitable and can result from a multitude of reasons,” explained Stephan Berner, CEO at Help AG. “Our new CSIM service enables businesses to trust vital elements of their websites and online environments to our expertly qualified team who work around the clock to monitor and address those critical issues and incidents that can so easily go undetected. “This means that our customers can stay a step ahead of any incident.” Issue 17 | www.intelligentciso.com