Rapid Response Crucial: Al-Awadhi Highlights Growing Cybersecurity Threats Monitored by NGN

Rapid Response Crucial: Al-Awadhi Highlights Growing Cybersecurity Threats Monitored by NGN

Yaqoob Al Awadhi, CEO of NGN, a leading IT Systems Integrations and Managed Cyber Security Company in Bahrain, disclosed that the company’s experts are closely observing a notable upsurge in cyber-attacks targeting businesses and organizations across both the public and private sectors in Bahrain and the broader region.

Emphasizing the importance of undertaking “security vulnerability testing and penetration testing (VAPT),” Mr. Al Awadhi highlighted the need to pinpoint potential vulnerabilities in information systems. This proactive approach aims to mitigate cyber threats that could potentially lead to information and data breaches, financial extortion, and adverse impacts on any company or institution’s reputation, operations, productivity, and customer relations.

In a statement, Mr. Al Awadhi stressed the necessity of consistent testing to swiftly detect and address security gaps. He underscores the significance of regular code reviews as an integral aspect of software development, significantly bolstering an organization’s cybersecurity capabilities. By scrutinizing source code for potential vulnerabilities, companies can preemptively mitigate various security issues, including those leading to data breaches and theft of sensitive information.

Mr. Al Awadhi said: “Following the recent surge in cyberattacks in the Middle East, it is evident that organizations across various sectors and sizes face a substantial risk from cyber threats. Despite