This week has seen the third edition of ictQATAR’s Cyber-Security Drill, STAR-3. Conceptualized by ictQATAR and held at Qatar University, the event is a role playing exercise that places IT security teams from nearly 50 of Qatar’s leading corporations and government departments into a simulated business environment facing a series of unexpected cyber-threats, while trying […]
07 Dec
Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving in the United States, the ultimate celebration of shopping. Many US states even declare it a public holiday. Stores open their doors in the early hours to welcome the seething hordes of frenzied shoppers in search of their one-day deals – minor injuries are common in the dawn stampedes […]
18 Aug
We all use the internet in so many aspects of our daily lives, from knowing the directions to a particular address and booking travel reservations, to making banking transactions. The challenge that every online user faces is to enjoy the benefits and facilities the internet provides while protecting their privacy online. The digital world is witnessing a […]
23 Jun
Online gaming has become a favorite pastime for young and old alike as advances in technology and high-speed broadband availability has become more accessible. Online gamers are willing to invest time and money on high-end games. However, there are also users who are hesitant to indulge in online gaming for various reasons. Not all games […]
14 Jun
Technology has made communication easier, flexible and continuous. It is now easy for anyone to know what others have communicated on any given idea or topic. This revolution in communication and access to information enabled the present generation to communicate across social, cultural and physical barriers. With these great potentials, however, comes a pressing need […]
16 Dec