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UAE Cyber Security Council and CPX Unveil Cybersecurity Report 2025, Highlighting Urgent Need for Stronger Cyber Defenses
The UAE Cyber Security Council and CPX, recently announced the release of the ‘State of the UAE Cybersecurity Report 2025’. The document offers an in-depth analysis of the UAE’s rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, emphasizing the critical need for advanced cybersecurity measures in response to the increasing complexity and sophistication of cyber-attacks.
Highlighting the urgency of the situation, the attack surface continues to increase. Over 223,800 assets hosted within the UAE are potentially exposed to cyber-attacks, with half of the critical vulnerabilities remaining unaddressed for over five years. This exposure, coupled with the surge in advanced cyber-attacks, underscores the absolute necessity of robust cyber defenses in a region that is at the forefront of AI-driven technological innovation and geopolitical significance.
The report examines key trends shaping the current cybersecurity challenges, including misconfiguration, which represents 32% of the cyber incidents, followed by improper usage and unlawful activity at 19%. The government, finance, and energy sectors are the most targeted by cyber threat actors.
In 2024, drive-by downloads remained a prevalent method for initial entry vectors used by threat actors, with phishing and web server compromises also of concern. These methods are becoming more sophisticated with the integration of AI tools, enhancing social engineering efforts, phishing lures, and the deployment of deepfake technology to deceive victims.
The trend is compounded by the financial repercussions of data breaches, with the Middle East, including the UAE, recording the second-highest data breach costs globally, reflecting the economic targets of cyber threat actors against the backdrop of Gulf prosperity. eCrime also remains a significant threat, with the number of ransomware groups operating in the UAE witnessing 58% growth. On a positive note, from the first half of 2023 to the first half of 2024, the UAE experienced a drastic decrease in distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks from 58,538 to just 2,301.
H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security for the UAE Government, said: “As we stand on the cusp of a new era powered by emerging technologies, the rise in AI-driven attacks and widening cyber capabilities demand stricter vigilance to secure the future. The path forward requires international collaboration, innovation, and commitment. Together, we will continue building a secure and prosperous digital UAE, where innovation flourishes, opportunities thrive, and our systems remain resilient in the face of any challenge.”
Hadi Anwar, Chief Executive Officer, CPX, added: “The latest cybersecurity report delves into the strategies, policies, and innovations that are shaping the UAE’s digital transformation while addressing the complexities of protecting critical infrastructure and sensitive data. The country’s remarkable progress in cybersecurity reflects a commitment to creating a secure environment where digital advancements and national resilience go hand in hand.”
The report also provides an overview of the unique cybersecurity challenges faced by the UAE, including a surge in AI-powered threats, the sophisticated tactics of cybercriminals, and advanced persistent threats (APTs), where state-sponsored actors integrate AI into their attack frameworks. The document emphasizes the need to enhance the country’s defense capabilities and foster a culture of cybersecurity awareness across all sectors.
Compiled by CPX’s team of cybersecurity experts, the report acts as a strategic guide for government entities, businesses, and individuals, providing actionable insights to navigate the complexities of a new AI era. Key best practices to mitigate cyber risks highlighted in the document include:
- Launch cybersecurity awareness and education initiatives: Crucial for educating government employees, businesses, and the general public about cybersecurity best practices
- Run regular cybersecurity audits and compliance checks: Key to maintaining the integrity of critical infrastructure and essential services in the UAE in line with international standards
- Create an asset inventory: Essential for identifying network anomalies and threats missed by traditional defenses
- Set up a 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC): A proactive approach to continuous monitoring and analysis of the organization’s security posture
- Implement Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR): Vital for enabling security analysts or threat hunters to identify compromises effectively and maintain historical process execution records
- Establish a robust cyber threat intelligence function: Important for delivering critical insights on new and emerging risks to facilitate real-time adjustments to security postures, enhancing overall resilience
- Develop AI governance frameworks: A cornerstone of ensuring safe and ethical use of AI within the organization
As the UAE continues to lead in digital transformation, addressing cybersecurity challenges requires a concerted effort from government agencies, private sector entities, and individuals to ensure the resilience and security of the nation’s digital landscape.
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OPTRO LAUNCHES AI-POWERED GRC CAPABILITIES FOR THE MODERN ENTERPRISE WITH AI GOVERNANCE, CYBER RISK, AND CONTINUOUS CONTROL MONITORING

Optro, the leading AI-powered GRC platform empowering enterprises to transform risk into opportunity, has announced several product capabilities to boost the effectiveness of customers’ risk management programs and enable them to innovate with AI confidently and responsibly. These capabilities follow shortly after the company changed its name to reflect what its AI-powered GRC platform enables: a single, coherent view across infosec, compliance, risk, and audit.
“Cyber risk now moves at machine speed, and legacy GRC tools can no longer keep up,” said Happy Wang, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Optro. “By leveraging AI to predict cyber risk, surface real-time insights, and accelerate mitigation, we help organizations shift from reactive reporting to proactive risk defense—building a true system of action that is ready for the AI era.”
Optro’s latest Risk Intelligence report found that AI governance program maturity is advancing, but unevenly. AI adoption continues to outpace AI governance, with 85 percent of organizations reporting they have integrated AI into their core operations or deployed it across multiple functions, while only a quarter report comprehensive visibility into employee AI use. At the same time, only 34 percent of organizations report their AI governance program is strategic and continuously improving. As these challenges become increasingly prevalent across industries, Optro has released the following product capabilities to help customers turn clarity into action:
- Unified AI Governance: Serves as the essential orchestration layer for AI governance. By bridging the gap between policies & frameworks, your AI tech stack, and human oversight, this capability enables a unified, automated approach. We ensure that AI risks are visible, compliance is streamlined, and governance policies are enforceable across your entire organization.
- Cyber Risk: Vulnerability Risk Monitoring: Provides a clear narrative of how a specific vulnerability affects an organization’s security posture and bottom line. This AI-powered functionality enables customers to understand the true business impact of a vulnerability. Included with IT and Cyber Risk Management (formerly IT Risk Management), it’s a paradigm shift in how organizations defend their digital perimeter.
- Continuous Control Monitoring: With AI-driven recommendations for the controls best suited for automation, and a library of ready-to-use monitor templates, teams can bypass manual setup to start monitoring controls immediately. This capability helps customers reduce manual effort, improve consistency, and gain more timely visibility into control performance. By automating evidence collection and surfacing potential issues earlier, teams can address gaps more efficiently and move toward a more continuous approach to assurance.
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MAGNA AI AND CORVIT NETWORKS FORGE STRATEGIC ALLIANCE TO ACCELERATE PAKISTAN’S NATIONAL AI DEVELOPMENT

Magna AI, Inc., the global integrated‑value‑chain sovereign AI transformation leader established through a partnership between Trend Micro and Wistron Digital Technology Holding Company (WDH) in strategic collaboration with NVIDIA, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Corvit Networks (Pvt.) Ltd., a leading technology training and digital services organization in Pakistan. The agreement establishes a strategic collaboration framework to advance sovereign AI infrastructure, platforms, and workforce capabilities aimed at accelerating Pakistan’s national AI transformation.
The partnership combines Magna’s expertise in AI engineering, infrastructure, and governance, with Corvit’s extensive nationwide reach across Pakistan’s government, enterprise, and academic ecosystems. Together, the organizations aim to support the development of scalable and secure AI capabilities designed to enable organizations across Pakistan to deploy Artificial Intelligence (AI) at national and enterprise scale.

This strategic initiative comes at a time when artificial intelligence is emerging as a critical driver of economic growth. According to a PwC report cited by the Saudi Data and AI Authority, AI could contribute up to 5.6% of GDP in economies comparable to Pakistan, potentially generating an AI-driven economic impact of $10–20 billion within Pakistan’s projected $60 billion digital economy by 2030. Globally, annual investment in AI-dedicated infrastructure is projected to reach $400 billion by 2030, underscoring the growing strategic importance of national AI infrastructure for economic competitiveness.
The collaboration will focus on developing the foundational building blocks required to support Pakistan’s AI ecosystem. This includes the joint development of sovereign AI data centers and AI factories designed to support government, public-sector, and enterprise workloads while meeting national data residency and regulatory requirements. Building on this foundation, the partnership will support the creation of next-generation AI applications tailored to priority sectors, including predictive intelligence, agentic AI systems, digital twins, and advanced operational analytics. Security and governance will remain central to the initiative, with enterprise-grade capabilities such as model protection, threat analytics, and AI-driven security operations aligned with national cybersecurity frameworks. Both organizations will also provide end-to-end AI transformation services to help institutions transition from readiness assessments to full-scale AI deployment, while investing in workforce development through AI academies, professional certification programs, and executive education initiatives designed to prepare Pakistan’s talent ecosystem for the AI economy.
“Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming foundational to economic competitiveness and national innovation” said, Dr. Moataz BinAli, CEO, Magna AI. Pakistan stands at a pivotal moment in its digital transformation journey. Through this partnership with Corvit Networks, Magna aims to support the development of sovereign AI infrastructure, platforms, and talent capabilities that can help organizations across the country unlock the full potential of AI.”
“Corvit Networks has spent decades building trusted relationships across Pakistan’s technology ecosystem,” said Kashif Ul Haq, CEO, Corvit Networks (Pvt.) Ltd. “Combining our nationwide reach in enterprise enablement and technology education with Magna AI’s global expertise in AI infrastructure and transformation, we are committed to helping strengthen Pakistan’s digital capabilities and prepare the next generation of AI-ready talent.”
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LIFERAY INTRODUCES HEADLESS CMS TO MODERNIZE DIGITAL CONTENT MANAGEMENT


Liferay, a leading provider of Digital Experience Platforms (DXPs), today announced the general availability of Liferay CMS, a fully headless content management system (CMS) designed to help marketing, development, and IT teams create, manage, and deliver digital content across multiple channels from a centralized repository.
Built on the core architecture of Liferay DXP, Liferay CMS combines the agility of a decoupled system with the stability and governance required by enterprise organizations. Whether powering a native mobile app, a customer portal, or a complex web ecosystem, Liferay CMS ensures content remains consistent, reusable, and easily distributable.
“Today’s organizations need agility without losing control of their content operations,” said Julia Molano, Director of Product Management at Liferay. “Liferay CMS builds on Liferay’s decades of DXP leadership to deliver a fully headless offering. It allows developers to work with stable, well-documented APIs while empowering marketers and content creators to manage global content without heavy reliance on IT.”
Liferay CMS introduces Spaces, the platform’s primary organizational units for headless content management, enabling teams to structure asset repositories, manage access, and collaborate more efficiently across departments or projects. Each Space provides a dedicated environment for content creation and management, including support for advanced localization with AI-powered translation tools, making it easier for global organizations to manage multi-language content.
“Across the Middle East, enterprises are moving away from fragmented content systems to unified, centralized architectures that can support scale and speed simultaneously. Headless CMS is becoming a critical enabler in this shift, allowing enterprises to deliver consistent digital experiences across channels while maintaining control and governance. With Liferay’s intuitive CMS, teams can manage content centrally, reduce operational complexity, and accelerate time-to-market and deeper customer engagement’’, noted Moussalam Dalati, General Manager of Liferay Middle East, Africa, and France.
Key features of Liferay CMS include:
- Global Content Visibility: A single view to search, review, and reuse content across regions and brands, eliminating disconnected repositories.
- Headless Architecture: Combines the flexibility of headless deployments with the governance and control of a centralized system.
- Embedded Analytics: Performance metrics like views and downloads are displayed directly within Liferay CMS, allowing teams to validate asset performance at the point of work.
- AI-Assisted Workflows: Accelerates translation, localization, and content review.
- Multi-Site Management: Ideal for franchises or organizations with multiple digital properties, allowing for centralized control while granting team-specific access.
- Unified Collaboration: Dedicated ‘Shared with Me’ areas and advanced access controls ensure all stakeholders work from a single source of truth.
The launch of Liferay CMS reflects a modular platform approach designed for organizations that prioritize an API-first strategy. Because it is built on the same core architecture as Liferay DXP, organizations can start with a streamlined headless CMS today and seamlessly activate integrated capabilities like advanced commerce, page building, or AI-driven personalization as their digital requirements expand.
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