The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as a leading force in technological innovation within the Middle East. With its ambitious vision for a hyper-connected future—marked by thriving smart cities and a burgeoning digital economy—the nation places paramount importance on cybersecurity. As the UAE’s digital landscape expands, so does its exposure to cyber threats. The
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TL;DR Active Directory (AD) is an identity management solution that stores information about an organization’s resources (hardware, software, user info) and manages authentication and authorization in a Windows domain network. Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) supports cloud-hosted infrastructures, and Azure AD Connect bridges on-premises AD with cloud resources. Active Directory works by storing information in
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Dubai, known for its opulence and rapid development, has allegedly become the latest victim of a ransomware attack orchestrated by the cybercriminal group known as the Daixin Team. This incident, reported through a dark blog post by the group, has raised serious concerns about the security of sensitive data in one of the wealthiest cities
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In today’s digital age, where cyber threats are a constant and evolving danger, ensuring the security of information systems is paramount. One of the most effective ways to protect these systems is through penetration testing. The effectiveness of pen testing hinges on a standardized approach, which is where the Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES) comes
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