As cyberattacks become more sophisticated, organizations face a growing challenge: protecting not only their digital infrastructure but also the critical business operations that depend on it.
In an exclusive interview with MENA TECH, Emad Abu Jazar, Regional Director for the Middle East and Africa at Positive Technologies, discusses the evolving cybersecurity landscape and why businesses must shift their focus from traditional security measures toward preventing attacks that cause serious operational disruption.
He highlights recent cybersecurity findings from the Gulf region, where the UAE and Saudi Arabia accounted for approximately 50% of recorded attacks in the first half of 2026, and examines the growing risks associated with rapid digital transformation.
The conversation also explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping cyber threats and defenses, the importance of protecting critical infrastructure, and why human oversight remains essential as security operations become increasingly automated.
