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Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and compliance company released new research revealing that 85% of the top online travel sites* in the UAE have adopted Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance (DMARC), a key email security protocol that helps protect users from email fraud. However, only 45% of these sites have implemented it at the highest enforcement level of “reject,” which actively blocks unauthorised emails from reaching inboxes. The findings are based on a DMARC adoption analysis of the top 20 online travel sites in the UAE, and across Europe and the Middle East. DMARC is an email validation protocol designed to protect domain names from being misused by cybercriminals. It authenticates the sender’s identity before allowing a message to reach its intended destination. DMARC has three levels of protection – monitor, quarantine and reject, with reject being the most secure for preventing suspicious emails from reaching the inbox. With travel demand in the UAE continuing to rise, a recent KPMG study found that 77% of UAE travellers use mobile apps or hotel booking services, increasing the volume of digital interactions between consumers and travel brands. But as consumers eagerly plan and book their getaways, this surge in activity – coupled with a high volume of emails and promotional offers from travel companies – creates a perfect storm for cybercriminals, turning dream holidays into costly scams through sophisticated email fraud. Key findings include: • The UAE demonstrates stronger foundational email security adoption compared to its European counterparts, with 85% of the top travel sites publishing a DMARC record, reflecting growing awareness of cybersecurity best practices across the country’s travel sector. • However, there is room for improvement with only 45% …

Smartworld, the UAE’s leading semi-government technology service provider, is showcasing the latest Cisco engineered technology solutions ranging from cyber security, blockchain, analytics to anti-drones system and detection at the ongoing Gitex Technology Week 2019 in Dubai. The technology service provider is also showcasing its success stories with Dubai Airports infrastructure projects, Etisalat in-building solutions projects, and the current engagement with Cisco and Expo 2020. On its participation in the 39th edition of Gitex at Cisco stand, Abdulqader Ali, CEO of Smartworld, said the purpose is to throw the spotlight on its latest end-to-end solutions offerings. Smartworld offers organisations opportunities to achieve formerly impossible efficiencies and innovations by delivering value that previously required too many people or too much time with the help of AI. Streamlining routine and non-routine tasks frees employees to work on other problems and parts of the business. Smartworld also offers a wide range of AI-based video analytics that support organisations to drive digital business transformation and to deliver the scale and value needed to achieve business ambitions — and data and analytics capabilities lie at the heart of any such platform. The company will offer drone applications that can be used for inspection, research and multiple business purposes, as well as display and track its anti-drone system, protecting the interests of stakeholders against intrusions, surveillance or illegal actions. Smartworld is demonstrating its blockchain solution for the education sector, which issues and verifies blockchain-based records for academic credentials and professional certifications, ensuring the longevity and interoperability of the digital records.