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Field notes on security, compliance and technology.
16 September 2026
One map of the nine articles published in 2026: compliance and regulation, operational security, regional analysis and digital transformation.
Read more Everything you need to know about cybersecurity in Syria in 2026 — in one place16 September 2026
From the May decision to the 14 September card. Visa and Mastercard in stages. Security in the official framework — not yet every region.
Read more Visa is back in Syria: is your company ready to take electronic payments securely?15 September 2026
Kaspersky 19.6% globally, and named campaigns. No documented Syrian factory incident — February showed the infrastructure is a target.
Read more Are Syrian factories and plants at risk of cyberattacks?15 September 2026
$5.3bn in February deals, Cypher and MDC in Damascus, and the energy MoU. Security experience — not funding alone. A UAE comparison.
Read more How can Gulf cybersecurity experience help Syria build digital infrastructure that is secure, not only fast?15 September 2026
The August 2026 summit: more than 500 specialists, a backup data centre in Aleppo, and a declared energy partnership with Saudi Arabia.
Read more What did the Syrian Cybersecurity Summit 2026 actually say? A recap of the main points15 September 2026
Most breaches are not a sophisticated attack. Old plugins and a weak password — with a Saudi figure as a clearly labelled regional example.
Read more Built a site or a page for your company in a hurry? That is how a door can open onto your data15 September 2026
In 2026 electricity, connectivity and then Sham Cash failed. Protect first whatever the company runs on with no fallback.
Read more Your company in Syria after liberation: what should you protect digitally first?15 September 2026
Law No. 12 exists in the text. Whether it is in force, and whether its authority operates under the current government, is not confirmed.
Read more Syria has a data-protection law — but is it actually in force today?15 September 2026
Lifting Syria’s designation is not the same as turning the service on. The page loads; the product policy still stops the process.
Read more Why a global company’s website opens in Syria when you still cannot use the service15 September 2026
What has actually changed in access to global payments and platforms — and what remains blocked despite what appears on screen.
Read more Are Visa and PayPal working in Syria now? 2026