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Original research, threat intelligence, and expert perspectives on cybersecurity and AI from Evanssion's leadership — built for security leaders across MEA.

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Expert Perspectives by Mohan Krishnamurthy

37 original articles on AI, cybersecurity, and technology strategy — published on LinkedIn and brought together here.

AI Security
September 17, 2025  ·  Article 01

AI in the Enterprise: The Double-Edged Sword of Innovation and Cyber Risk

As enterprises embrace AI to drive innovation, a new frontier of cybersecurity threats is emerging — complex, fast-evolving, and often underestimated.

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AI Security
September 24, 2025  ·  Article 02

The Hidden Peril of Over-Transparency in AI: When Explainability Becomes a Vulnerability

While explainability is essential for trust, excessive transparency can inadvertently expose the very systems we aim to secure.

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AI Security
October 1, 2025  ·  Article 03

From Web Security to AI Security: Same Principles, New Frontier

Every control we built for web security has an equivalent in AI security. The names change, but the principles remain the same.

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Cyber Strategy
October 8, 2025  ·  Article 04

Why Threat Modeling is the Missing Link in Enterprise Cybersecurity Strategy

Enterprises invest heavily in firewalls and compliance frameworks, yet attackers continue to exploit design flaws. Threat modeling changes that.

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Industry Events
October 11, 2025  ·  Article 05

How to Make the Most of GITEX: A Human-Centric Guide for Partners and Customers

GITEX isn't just a tech exhibition — it's a whirlwind of innovation. Here's how to truly make it count.

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AI Strategy
October 18, 2025  ·  Article 06

AI Readiness Self-Assessment: Where Is Your Organisation on the AI Journey?

Take this 10-question quiz to find out where your organisation stands on the AI journey — and what to do next.

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Cyber Resilience
October 22, 2025  ·  Article 07

Cybersecurity Readiness Demands Real-World Simulation — Not Just Strategy

Tools alone don't win battles. People, processes, and preparedness do. Here's why cyber simulation is the new frontier.

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Cloud Security
October 29, 2025  ·  Article 08

Why SaaS Security Needs a Rethink in the Age of AI

The attack surface has expanded dramatically. What was once a manageable perimeter is now a sprawling ecosystem — each introducing new vectors.

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GRC
November 12, 2025  ·  Article 09

Why GRC Is No Longer Optional — And How the Right Platform Can Make All the Difference

From data privacy laws to third-party risk, GRC is no longer a back-office function — it's a strategic imperative for GCC organisations.

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Cyber Defense
November 19, 2025  ·  Article 10

Why Network Detection and Response Is the Missing Piece in Cybersecurity

Attackers have mastered the art of stealth. NDR closes the gap by analysing raw network traffic — your most authoritative source of truth.

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AI Strategy
November 26, 2025  ·  Article 11

Beyond AI Basics: The Next Frontier for Power Users

If you've mastered the fundamentals of AI, you're ready for the next evolution — from AI user to AI practitioner.

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Cyber Defense
December 3, 2025  ·  Article 12

December Holiday Season & Cyber Risk: Why the Pressure Rises

Cyberattacks increase by ~30% during holiday periods. Here's why — and what organisations must do before employees head off.

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AI Security
December 10, 2025  ·  Article 13

AI-Powered SOC: From Reactive Noise to Proactive Defense

The AI-powered SOC is not about replacing people — it's about freeing them to think, hunt, and lead while AI handles the toil.

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Tech Philosophy
December 17, 2025  ·  Article 14

Why Technology Scales Only When Difference Is Respected

Modern systems do not break because they lack intelligence. They break because they ignore difference.

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App Security
December 24, 2025  ·  Article 15

Harnessing the Power of the Crowd: The Future of Vulnerability Discovery

A global network of ethical hackers continuously testing digital assets — this approach represents a fundamental shift from reactive to proactive security.

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Industry
December 31, 2025  ·  Article 16

Why Cybersecurity Distribution Needs a Value-Added Approach in 2026

2026 presents a very different reality. Customers are no longer satisfied with just buying tools — they expect expertise, guidance, and measurable outcomes.

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AI Security
January 7, 2026  ·  Article 17

A Look at an Enterprise Cybersecurity Scenario: Before and After AI

A powerful way to visualise the transformation: how enterprise security actually changes when AI becomes deeply embedded in operations.

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App Security
January 14, 2026  ·  Article 18

Why Patch Management Needs a Rethink in Today's Cybersecurity Landscape

Vulnerabilities are inevitable. Effective patch management is no longer just IT hygiene — it's a frontline defence against ransomware and data breaches.

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AI Security
January 21, 2026  ·  Article 19

Why Agentic AI + Identity Compromise Is Reshaping the Global Threat Landscape

In 2026, agentic AI systems and compromised identities have overtaken traditional malware as the primary drivers of major breaches.

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AI Strategy
January 28, 2026  ·  Article 20

What AI Is NOT — Clearing the Confusion Around Today's AI Landscape

Almost everyone is excited about AI. But many are also confused. Let's clear up what AI is not — and what it actually is.

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AI Strategy
February 4, 2026  ·  Article 21

What AI IS — A Simple Guide for Solution Providers

Where does your product fit in the AI ecosystem? A practical breakdown of the five key roles products play in the age of AI.

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Cyber Strategy
February 11, 2026  ·  Article 22

DevOps vs SecOps vs DevSecOps — What's the Real Difference?

These terms sound similar and overlap in some ways. Here's a simple, no-jargon explanation that anyone can understand.

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AI Strategy
February 18, 2026  ·  Article 23

Demystifying Amazon Bedrock, Google Vertex AI & Microsoft Azure AI Foundry

A simple, application-oriented guide to the three major AI platforms and where each one excels.

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AI Strategy
February 25, 2026  ·  Article 24

Turning Meeting Recordings into Actionable Business Intelligence

Meeting recordings can become a powerful source of operational, strategic, and organisational intelligence when paired with AI.

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AI Strategy
March 4, 2026  ·  Article 25

The AI Tower of Babel: Why Every Cloud Speaks a Different Language

Three powerful ecosystems, each brilliant in its own right, each speaking an entirely different dialect. A strategic translation guide.

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AI Strategy
March 18, 2026  ·  Article 26

5 Simple Tests to Check If Your AI Platform Is Hallucinating

Most AI platforms sound confident — even when they're completely wrong. Here are five quick tests anyone can run.

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AI Security
March 25, 2026  ·  Article 27

Agentic AI: The Cybersecurity Earthquake Reshaping 2026

The rise of Agentic AI is redefining the fundamentals of cyber defence and offence. This is not an incremental change — it is a cybersecurity earthquake.

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Industry
April 1, 2026  ·  Article 28

When Tech Giants Joined the Party: April Fools' Through the Years

Every April 1st, the tech world rolls up its sleeves and gets unusually playful. A fun roundup of the most memorable tech pranks.

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AI Strategy
April 8, 2026  ·  Article 29

How AI Is Influencing the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

AI hasn't replaced the SDLC — but it has quietly started influencing every stage of it, reshaping how decisions are made and how fast feedback loops close.

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AI Strategy
April 15, 2026  ·  Article 30

Why Organisations Should Adopt AI — But Not Run It Themselves

Adopting AI is a strategic decision. Running and maintaining AI infrastructure is an operational burden. The two should not be confused.

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App Security
April 22, 2026  ·  Article 31

Securing Modern Applications: Why SAST, DAST, and Runtime Security Must Work Together

Relying on a single testing methodology leaves blind spots. Here's why a unified, layered approach is no longer a luxury — it's a necessity.

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Industry
April 24, 2026  ·  Article 32

Vibe Coding vs. Building a Real Software Business

A brilliant idea + fast coding does not equal a successful software company. Building software and building a sustainable business are two very different things.

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AI Strategy
April 28, 2026  ·  Article 33

A Cost-Intelligent AI Adoption Framework: The Tri-Modal Deployment Strategy

AI cost is not inherently high — it is often misallocated. A structured framework to align AI workloads with cost-efficiency and business value.

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AI Strategy
April 29, 2026  ·  Article 34

When Computers Came for Jobs… and When AI Came for Everything Else

This time it isn't just about job loss. It's about how work itself is being redefined — and what that means for teams, leaders, and organisations.

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App Security
May 13, 2026  ·  Article 35

How SBOM Intelligence Can Strengthen Enterprise Cyber Resilience

In a region going through a phase of cyber warfare, SBOM intelligence emerges as a strategic necessity — not just a compliance requirement.

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AI Security
May 17, 2026  ·  Article 36

AI Systems Don't Crash — They Drift. And That Changes Everything.

AI systems don't fail the way traditional software fails. They drift, hallucinate, misretrieve — slipping past every monitoring tool built in the last 20 years.

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AI Security
May 20, 2026  ·  Article 37

From Automation to Autonomy: Understanding Agents, AI Agents, and Agentic AI

Three terms used interchangeably — but they are not the same. Understanding the difference is fundamental to designing systems and cybersecurity strategies.

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Annual report

MEA Threat Landscape 2026

Our annual analysis of the cybersecurity threat environment across the Middle East and Africa — covering the most active threat actors, top attack vectors, sector-specific risks, and emerging trends.

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Top attack vectors in MEA

Phishing, credential theft, and supply chain compromise lead the list.

Most targeted sectors

BFSI, Government, and Energy remain the primary targets of APT groups.

AI-powered threats on the rise

AI-generated phishing and deepfake social engineering incidents increasing 300% YoY.

Research & reports

Whitepapers & Solution Briefs

Cloud Security

Zero Trust Architecture for MEA Enterprises

A practical implementation guide for zero trust across hybrid cloud environments in regulated MEA industries.

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AI Security

Securing the Enterprise AI Stack

From model selection to agentic deployment — a framework for securing AI across the full enterprise lifecycle.

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Compliance

NCA Essential Cybersecurity Controls — 2026 Edition

Updated guidance on achieving and maintaining compliance with Saudi Arabia's NCA ECC framework.

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Threat intelligence blog

Latest from the Front Lines

Threat Intel
June 2026

APT Groups Targeting Gulf Financial Institutions — June 2026 Update

New campaigns detected targeting SWIFT infrastructure and mobile banking platforms across the GCC.

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AI Security
May 2026

Prompt Injection Attacks in Enterprise Copilots — What MEA CISOs Need to Know

Real-world prompt injection techniques being deployed against enterprise Microsoft 365 Copilot deployments.

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Ransomware
April 2026

Ransomware Dwell Time in MEA Networks Drops — But Attackers Are Getting Smarter

Detection times improve but threat actors adapt with faster encryption and multi-extortion tactics.

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Case studies

Customer Success Stories

Real-world outcomes from Evanssion deployments across MEA.

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BFSI — UAE National Bank

NDR deployment detecting lateral movement in under 4 hours across 12,000 endpoints.

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Government — Federal Agency

Zero trust implementation achieving NCA ECC compliance in 90 days.

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Energy — GCC Oil & Gas Operator

OT/IT security convergence protecting critical SCADA infrastructure.

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Videos & webinars

On-demand Content

GITEX Global 2025 — Evanssion Keynote

AI Security and the evolving MEA threat landscape.

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Securing Agentic AI in the Enterprise

Live panel discussion on AI governance in MEA.

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MEA Threat Landscape 2026 Webinar

Annual threat briefing covering the top risks facing MEA organisations.

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Events

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Oct 2026 · Dubai

GITEX Global 2026

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Mar 2027 · Dubai

GISEC Global 2027

Evanssion will be exhibiting with our full vendor ecosystem.

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Nov 2026 · Riyadh

Black Hat MEA 2026

Briefings, live demos, and partner meetings throughout the event.

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