UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait most affected by internet security threats

The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have been ranked first and second among the Gulf Cooperation Council countries massively affected by internet security threats, as a result of the rapid growth in commerce and business and the stiff competition in the mobile communications industry.

Kuwait is the third country in the Middle East with the most origin of attacks and the highest propensity to being targeted by information hackers, according to PRO TECHnology, a leading provider of communication, security and storage solutions.

Announcing its participation as one of the sponsors of the Symantec Vision Riyadh 2007, RO TECHnology said the rapidly expanding network attached storage (NAS) market is set to soar by 40% by 2008.

Symantec Vision Riyadh 2007 will highlight the alarmingly increasing rate of internet security threats in the Kingdom, which largely undermine the safety of confidential corporate information. In addition, research has also shown that the rapid innovation of new broadband technologies has led to an increase in data theft incidences and the creation of malicious codes to steal confidential information.

The show is expected to draw nearly 400 IT professionals, including leading decision-makers and influencers in the IT industry, bringing buyers and resellers together under the same roof.

PRO TECHnology and Symantec have maintained a strong business relationship for eight years, with Symantec granting ‘Platinum Partner’ status to PRO TECHnology for delivering the highest value to customers, demonstrating expertise in multiple Symantec solution sets and attaining revenue targets. As a platinum partner, PRO TECHnology has enjoyed extensive access to Symantec’s marketing, sales and technical resources, with an additional focus on joint planning and the development of mutually beneficial customer relationships.