CW Middle East: Qatar strengthens cyber defences ahead of FIFA World Cup

Being the first Arab country to host the World Cup is pressure enough on Qatar, but there is also a massive cyber security challenge associated with any event of this magnitude. Read about its preparations. Also in this issue, find out about the unique challenges of hiring IT professionals in Saudi Arabia.

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• Qatar bolsters cyber security in preparation for World Cup

  
  by 
  Pat Brans
  

  With hackers honing their cyber weapons to target the upcoming football World Cup, Qatar is busy developing countermeasures and raising awareness

• Confronting the unique challenges of hiring IT professionals in Saudi Arabia

  
  by 
  Pat Brans
  

  As Saudi Arabia undergoes an economic transformation, new mandates are being implemented to help Saudi nationals keep up with global talent requirements

• Saudi Arabian organisations choose to outsource to improve cyber security posture

  
  by 
  Pat Brans
  

  Overwhelmed by rising threats and a growing number of government mandates, many organisations in Saudi Arabia are looking for outside help to take care of cyber security

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