Security and AI to remain pivotal talking points at GITEX Global 2023

GITEX Global 2023, set to return from October 16 to October 20, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, will once again showcase a breadth of technologies that focus on security and AI. These two topics will be a major discussion point for various exhibitors at the show, with a special focus on cloud security and IT management.

Home security brand, Ring, will showcase the latest addition to the Ring family, the Indoor Camera (2nd Gen), which features a manual privacy cover, that disables audio and video recording when placed over the camera lens. Ring will also be demonstrating the Battery Video Doorbell Plus, with helpful features like Head-to-Toe video and Package Alerts that enable customers to easily see deliveries on their doorstep. Visitors with Alexa-enabled devices at home will also be able to see how the latest update allows them to receive Ring alerts as well as arm or disarm their security systems with simple voice commands. "We are constantly innovating on behalf of customers and continue to build upon the devices our users know and love,” said Mohammad Meraj Hoda, vice president – emerging markets, Ring. "At GITEX, we're excited to engage with visitors, partners and customers, to share insights on how our devices can offer greater security, peace of mind and convenience."

For companies looking to stay ahead of an ever-evolving threat landscape, Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, will be highlighting its new Sophos Incident Response Retainer, which provides organizations with speedy access to Sophos’ industry-first fixed-cost incident response services in order to quickly respond to active cyberattacks. Additionally, the company will also focus on its complete, integrated CSaaS platform of protection. This provides a single interface into email, cloud, network, and endpoint security that is all backed by AI, human threat analysis and open APIs that integrate with third-party tools and vendors for maximum protection. "Sophos has attended GITEX for 14 years, and being the largest technology exhibition in the region, it is an ideal platform for us to showcase our best-in-class security solutions portfolio, meet with regional customers and partners at a single venue, and strengthen our channel network,” said Harish Chib, vice president — Middle East and Africa, Sophos

Tenable will also be showcasing its powerful Tenable One Exposure Management Platform, which harnesses the power of generative AI to identify and remediate cyber risk wherever it exists. This new technology is leaps ahead of current systems in place, and demonstrates how quickly AI is able to adapt to security vulnerabilities and address them. The platform combines broad exposure coverage spanning IT assets, cloud resources, containers, web applications and identity platforms, with threat intelligence and data science from Tenable Research. This helps focus efforts to prevent likely attacks and accurately communicate cyber risk to support optimal business performance. “For many organizations, they are preoccupied with identifying indicators of a compromise in their systems, and that’s often too late,” said Maher Jadallah, senior director — Middle East and North Africa, Tenable. “We want to demonstrate how to change this to a more proactive approach instead, thus empowering organisations to accurately identify the risk their business faces."

Staying focused on cloud security, SentinelOne, a global leader in autonomous cybersecurity, will also be showcasing its cloud security product lineup, specifically its recently launched Threat Detection for Amazon S3 and Threat Detection for NetApp. These solutions are specifically designed to address the growing complexities of malware attacks in cloud ecosystems, providing robust protection to businesses operating in cloud spaces. “Our presence at GITEX reinforces the pivotal role that SentinelOne plays in redefining cybersecurity and safeguarding businesses against emerging threats, and we are keen to share insights and best practices to help leading organizations prevent threats, reduce risk and keep their systems and data safe,” said Meriam El Ouazzani, regional director — Middle East, Turkey, Africa at SentinelOne.