Cyberani and Thales partner to enhance Saudi Arabia’s cybersecurity
James Thorpe
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Cyberani has formed a partnership with Thales to address cybersecurity needs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, targeting both private and public sector companies.
Signed at LEAP 2024 by Saeed Al Saeed, CEO Cyberani and Pierre-Yves Jolivet, Vice President of Cyber Digital Solutions, Thales this alliance aligns with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, highlighting cybersecurity and digital infrastructure as crucial for building a diversified and sustainable economy.
Cyberani and Thales
The signing was attended by key figures including Ahmad O. Al-Khowaiter, Executive Vice President Technology & Innovation, Aramco and Tareq Amin, CEO, Aramco Digital and Dr. Wael Kanoun, Managing Director – Cyber Defense Solutions, Thales in KSA and Middle East and Bernard Roux, CEO, Thales in KSA.
The partnership aims to support local economic growth and bolster Saudi Arabia’s digital and industrial capabilities in line with its sovereignty objectives.
Recognising the escalating global cyber-threats and complex regulatory requirements, Cyberani and Thales are joining forces to tap into the cybersecurity market in Saudi Arabia, aiming for a combined revenue target of US $350m from 2024 to 2030.
With Thales having recently acquired Imperva and boasting over 5,800 cybersecurity experts across 68 countries, the company anticipates cybersecurity revenue of US $2.4b in 2024.
Choosing Thales as a strategic partner, Cyberani intends to leverage the technology firm’s expertise to enhance security for both Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure and operations in the Kingdom.
The Cyberani-Thales alliance will offer top tier cybersecurity solutions to organisations in Saudi Arabia, with a particular focus on critical sectors such as Energy, Utilities, Aviation, Transportation, Space, Finance and Smart Cities.
Mr. Saeed Al Saeed, CEO, Cyberani commented: “We are thrilled and proud by the signature of this unique alliance. It is a revolutionary endeavour that will significantly influence the trajectory of cybersecurity and resilience advancement in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today.
“Through this alliance, Cyberani will provide best in class cybersecurity solutions to organisations in KSA.
“By leveraging this alliance with Thales and Aramco ecosystem as whole, Cyberani will be the leader and referent OT cybersecurity provider in the kingdom.”
“Bolstering the nation’s defence against cyber-threats”
Pierre-Yves Jolivet, Vice President of Cyber Digital Solutions, Thales added: “Investment in the digital infrastructure is critical to achieving the overarching aim of Vision 2030 of a diversified, digital, resilient and knowledge-based economy.
“We are excited about the alliance with Cyberani and the opportunities and capabilities that our combined DNA will bring to the Saudi market.
“We are committed to bolstering the nation’s defence against cyber-threats, safeguarding critical infrastructure and advancing digital resilience for a secure and prosperous future.
“With an active presence in the Kingdom for more than 50 years, at Thales, our priority remains to building a future we can all trust.”
