State Of The GCC Report Reveals Key Insights On Email Server Security And Digital Trust

ORYXLABS, a prominent entity in digital risk protection and cyber solutions, has collaborated with the UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) to release the State of the GCC Report. This report, unveiled at GITEX Global 2025, offers an in-depth analysis of email server security and authentication across the GCC. It emphasises building long-term resilience for both government and industry sectors.

The report is the second of its kind and provides insights from nearly 600,000 servers in the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait. It identifies trends in regional email security and suggests key recommendations for adopting SPF, DKIM, and DMARC configurations. These measures are crucial for enhancing email security across the region.

Dr. Mohamed Al-Kuwaiti, Head of the Cybersecurity Council, stated that this year's findings highlight the GCC's efforts to enhance digital trust. He noted that email authentication is vital for cyber resilience as it safeguards communications and supports secure collaboration. "The findings of this year’s report reaffirm the GCC’s growing alignment in strengthening digital trust," he said.

ORYXLABS CEO Rogério Lemos emphasised that secure communications are central to regional security as the GCC progresses in its digital transformation. He expressed pride in collaborating with CSC to expand their technical insights' reach. "This report... reflects our commitment to protect and strengthen resilience at scale," Lemos remarked.

ORYXLABS is known for developing advanced software that continuously assesses and protects networked environments. Their award-winning products like DNS FIREWALL and DISCOVERY focus on attack surface management, risk assessment, and DNS monitoring. These tools are essential for maintaining robust cybersecurity frameworks.

The UAE Cyber Security Council plans to continue fostering cross-border cooperation to ensure a safer digital future. Dr. Al-Kuwaiti added that collaboration across sectors is crucial for building a trusted digital environment. The council remains committed to enhancing cybersecurity measures throughout the region.

This comprehensive report underscores the importance of secure communication systems within the GCC's ongoing digital transformation journey. By focusing on email server security and authentication measures, it aims to bolster confidence in digital economies across member states.

With inputs from WAM