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CyberKnight Signs Partnership with Proofpoint

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According to Gartner’s Market Guide for Email Security, 2023, email continues to be the most significant attack vector for both malware and credential theft through phishing. Furthermore, by 2026 credential loss will be the No. 1 effect of phishing attacks. In addition, an estimated 40% of ransomware attacks start through email. By 2026, 20% of anti-phishing solutions will be delivered via API integration with the email platform, up from less than 5% today.

To support enterprise and government organizations across MENA to better protect sensitive data, and stop targeted threats while minimizing AI risks, CyberKnight has become a value-added distributor for Proofpoint. As a leading cybersecurity and compliance company that protects organizations’ greatest assets, Proofpoint helps companies around the world to safeguard their data and empower them to stop malicious email attacks, detect and prevent identity-based threats and defend sensitive data from theft, loss, and insider threats. This partnership will see CyberKnight selling, and supporting Proofpoint’s Email Security, Security Awareness and Training and Identity Threat Detection and Response solutions across the MENA region.

“2023 was a year of unprecedented creativity among threat actors as they leveraged AI for attacks. So, the timing could not be more prudent to partner with Proofpoint. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for us, combining CyberKnight’s commitment to cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions with Proofpoint’s industry-leading expertise and human-centric cybersecurity offerings. Together, we are poised to revolutionize the landscape of digital security in the region, offering our partners and their clients unparalleled protection and peace of mind. This partnership not only strengthens our position as a cybersecurity innovator but also underscores our dedication to providing robust solutions in an ever-evolving threat landscape. I am thrilled about this collaboration and am confident that it will yield tremendous benefits for our valued customers,” said Avinash Advani, Founder and CEO at CyberKnight.

“Organisations in the MENA region face a fast-evolving threat landscape, with almost two-thirds (65%) of CISOs across the UAE and KSA feeling at risk of a material cyberattack in the next 12 months,” says Emile Abou Saleh Senior Regional Director of Middle East, Turkey, and Africa at Proofpoint. “With this collaboration, we aim to elevate the standard of digital defence across the region, providing organizations with the tools they need to navigate today’s complex threat landscape successfully, protecting their people and defending their data. This partnership reinforces Proofpoint’s commitment to its channel business across MENA and together with CyberKnight, we look forward to empowering further organizations in the region with robust and effective cybersecurity solutions.”

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CyberKnight Appoints Regional Sales Director for CEWA

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CyberKnight has announced its strategic expansion into the Central, East, and West Africa (CEWA) region, reflecting its commitment to extending cybersecurity expertise and building resilient ecosystems across emerging markets. As part of this regional growth, CyberKnight has appointed Yaadhna Singh Gounden as the Regional Sales Director, CEWA & IOI (Indian Ocean Islands), to support enterprises and government organizations across CEWA to embrace the Zero Trust Security model, helping to safeguard critical assets and meet complex compliance mandates.

With over 17 years of extensive experience in cybersecurity and IT Distribution, Yaadhna brings a wealth of expertise in managing customer and partner relationships and driving business development across the African region. With the CEWA expansion, CyberKnight continues its focus on capacity building, offering advanced cybersecurity technologies and expertise that empower enterprises to tackle evolving threats. The company will leverage its extensive portfolio of Zero Trust solutions, combined with Yaadhna’s leadership, to deliver actionable strategies that enhance regional cyber defences.

“CEWA expansion with the regional key hire marks an important milestone for CyberKnight. This market is witnessing rapid digital adoption and an increasing focus on cybersecurity resilience. CyberKnight’s expansion seeks to address the rising need for advanced solutions and expertise to help enterprises and governments in the region secure their digital ecosystems. Our goal is to bring effective and pragmatic cybersecurity strategies along with Zero Trust Security framework while addressing region-specific challenges,” commented Avinash Advani, Founder and CEO at CyberKnight.

“Joining CyberKnight during such a pivotal time is an exciting opportunity. The challenges in CEWA’s cybersecurity landscape demand tailored approaches. My focus will be on fostering trust, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring that our solutions not only protect but enable businesses to thrive in an increasingly digital world. I look forward to collaborating with our customers and partners while helping CyberKnight deliver on its mission to expand Zero Trust Security across emerging markets,” commented Yaadhna Singh Gounden, Regional Sales Director, CEWA & IOI.

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Evanssion Partners With HackerOne to Bring Human-Powered Security to the Middle East

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Evanssion has announced its partnership with HackerOne to increase the adoption of the bug bounty, Pentest, and vulnerability disclosure programs across Middle Eastern enterprises. Customers can now leverage human ingenuity to pinpoint the most critical security flaws across their attack surfaces to get ahead of cybercriminals. A recent report highlights an unprecedented surge in cyberattacks across the Middle East, with a 17% increase in 2023, especially targeting critical sectors like finance, energy, and government.

As the region experiences rapid digital transformation, organizations are becoming prime targets for ransomware attacks and sensitive data breaches. Human-powered security platforms, such as HackerOne, leverage the skills of ethical hackers worldwide to offer proactive vulnerability detection that is 35% more cost-effective compared to traditional vulnerability management methods.

HackerOne is a leading provider of human-powered security solutions, with 61% of customers identifying more vulnerabilities when compared with traditional vendors. 22.75% of valid vulnerabilities surfaced in a bug bounty are high or critical, compared to less than 1% found by automated scanners, and 18% of its Pentest findings rated as high or critical severity—nearly double the industry average, demonstrating HackerOne’s exceptional ability to identify and address serious security risks.

“At Evanssion, we remain focused on enabling enterprises to enhance their cybersecurity strategies, and our partnership with HackerOne is both strategic and timely. With our deep regional expertise paired with HackerOne’s global leadership in Human-Powered Security, we are excited to be able to provide substantial value to our partners and customers in the Middle East,” said Navneeth Ramanan, COO of Evanssion.

“Evanssion’s customers across the Middle East can now easily access the creative insights of the global security researcher community to build their security resilience,” said John Addeo, VP of Partnership Sales at HackerOne. “Evanssion’s deep understanding of the region and its customers’ unique challenges makes it an ideal partner for HackerOne to extend our solutions to leading companies in the Middle East.”

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Green Circle and SearchInform Partner at GITEX Global 2024

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Green Circle, a leading provider of managed security services, has announced a strategic partnership with SearchInform, a global cybersecurity solutions provider. The collaboration aims to enhance data security across the region by offering SearchInform’s Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions to Green Circle’s customers.

The partnership will empower Green Circle to deliver comprehensive protection against internal threats, such as data breaches and unauthorized access. SearchInform’s DLP solutions are specifically designed to address the unique security challenges faced by organizations in the region.

“SearchInform’s solution ensures protection against corporate fraud attempts, and intentional or accidental data leaks, along with monitoring employee activities, revealing idleness during work hours, cooperating with competitors, corporate equipment theft, and much more. Our clients have been feeling the need for such a comprehensive solution for a while. Now we are providing it. Also, with this solution integrated into our managed services, customers can achieve full compliance with key regulatory frameworks in the KSA, including the National Cybersecurity Authority’s Cybersecurity Controls, the Data Governance Maturity Guideline from the Communications, Space & Technology Commission, and the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) issued by the Saudi Data & Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA),” said Mohammad Alkhudari, Green Circle CEO.

To cater to the specific needs of the Saudi market, SearchInform has enhanced its technology with additional security policies tailored for Saudi Arabia. These policies cover sensitive personal information, including IBAN numbers and Saudi ID details, as well as corporate infrastructure data. This ensures a more thorough analysis and detection of potential risks and suspicious activities.

“The Saudi market is a very fast-growing market in terms of data protection. We are confident that over the next year or two, this partnership will lead to significant business growth. As internal threats are on the rise, it is critical for companies to strengthen their defences. Our collaboration with Green Circle marks an important milestone in elevating the overall data protection standards of KSA organizations,” commented Sergey Ozhegov, SearchInform CEO.

Both companies believe that the comprehensive DLP solution, combined with Green Circle’s managed security services, will be a valuable asset for Saudi Arabian customers. The partnership will also address the critical shortage of cybersecurity professionals in the region by providing managed services for deployment, configuration, and administration.

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