Solution accurately detects Heartbleed vulnerability in UNIX, Linux, Oracle Java ME, MySQL RDBMS, Apache and Weblogic

Appropriate for organisations of all sizes, from SMEs to large enterprises

Dubai, UAE, 29 April 2014: Heartbleed, a critical security vulnerability affecting generic purpose operating systems, web servers, routers, and in several instances Android-powered smartphones and tablets, presents a considerable security issue for companies across the UAE. du, the region's fastest-growing telecommunications company, is offering companies in the UAE managed vulnerability scanning that can accurately detect the presence of the Heartbleed security vulnerability across numerous platforms. This solution is available to all UAE organisations, whether they are du customers or not.

du's cloud-based security vulnerability management solution, powered by Qualys, provides remedial recommendations upon the detection of the Heartbleed vulnerability. It is suitable for businesses of all sizes, from small to medium (SMEs) to large enterprises.

Delivered by the first security private cloud of its kind in the UAE, the managed vulnerability scanning solution is part of du's managed cloud services offering. It can detect the presence of Heartbleed in a variety of IT technologies, such as variations of the UNIX and Linux operating systems, Oracle Java ME and MySQL RDBMS, Apache and Weblogic webservers.

"In the instance that issues such as the Heartbleed vulnerability should arise, we wish to assure our customers that our managed services suite is capable of providing ample threat mitigation," said Marwan Abdulla Bindalmook, Senior Vice President - Technology Security & Risk Management, du. "Our managed security services are delivered through our du security cloud,, we are pleased to offer security vulnerability management solution to businesses in the UAE, to help them identify whether or not they are at risk from the security issues that Heartbleed poses."

The successful exploitation of Heartbleed may lead to the disclosure of very sensitive information such as user names passwords and cryptographic keys used to maintain the secrecy of privileged or classified information. Known formally as CVE-2014-0160, Heartbleed is caused by poorly-written code in the OpenSSL cryptographic module. A security advisory has been issued by the OpenSSL organization which suggests affected users to immediately upgrade to the newest OpenSSL 1.0.1g version. The presence of the OpenSSL cryptographic module is so ubiquitous in the corporate IT environment and also so deep down the software stack that detection alone is "mountainous task".

For more information, please visit www.du.ae/en/Business/managed-services/Security/Vulnerability-Assessment-and-Policy-Compliance

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About du 
We opened for business in 2006. We offer mobile and fixed telephony, broadband connectivity and IPTV services to individuals, homes and businesses. We also provide carrier services for businesses and satellite up/downlink services for TV broadcasters.

As a rapidly-growing enterprise, we have a team of experts working to enhance and expand our bouquet of service offerings. Our people come from over 60 countries - we mirror the rich cultural diversity of our nation, while being able to serve our customers in a variety of languages.

Over 50% of our senior management team and customer-facing employees are UAE nationals, and we remain committed to providing fulfilling opportunities for quality talent in a cosmopolitan working environment.

By the end of Q4 2013, more than 7.4 million people and over 50,000 businesses have chosen to use our services. In a survey conducted by ARC Chart, we were named the Best Mobile Broadband Network 2012 in the Middle East and Africa region. We also ranked first in MENA's Standard & Poor/Hawkamah Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance Index in 2011. 

du is 39.5 percent owned by Emirates Investment Authority, 20.081 percent by Mubadala Development Company PJSC, 19.5 percent by Emirates Communications and Technology LLC and the remaining stake by public shareholders. du is listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and trades under the name 'du'.  

For further information, please contact:
Saugat Chatterjee 
Public Relations Manager  
Brand & Communications 
du 
Mobile: +971 55 9367045 
Email: saugat.chatterjee@du.ae 

Reka Sepsy 
LeoComm PR 
Tel: +971 4 367 6154  
Mobile: +971 55 220 68 20 
Fax: +971 4 367 2615 
Email:reka.sepsy@leocommpr.com

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