Entrust and sirar by stc join forces to enhance cybersecurity in Saudi Arabia

In a significant move to bolster cybersecurity measures, global trusted identity and data protection provider Entrust has teamed up with sirar, a leading cybersecurity provider in Saudi Arabia. The partnership aims to fortify digital security protocols by leveraging Entrust’s state-of-the-art solutions.

Under the agreement, sirar by stc will attain Platinum status in offering Entrust’s comprehensive suite of products, including Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) tools, Identity, Hardware Security Module (HSM), key management, and both on-premise and ‘as-a-service’ offerings. These solutions align with the zero-trust strategy, empowering organizations to take control of their cyber capabilities and digital environments.

The official signing of the landmark partnership took place between representatives from Entrust and sirar by stc. Notable attendees included Ahmed Hussain, Regional Sales Manager – MEA; Gary McVie, Sales VP – Digital Security; Mohamed Eissa, Strategic Sales Director – Middle East and Africa; and Alaa Zahran, Regional Sales Manager from Entrust. Present on behalf of sirar by stc were Fahad A. Abotaleb, Chief Sales Officer; Aiman H. Al-Jumoay, Chief Delivery and Advisory Officer; Hesham Wanees, Product Management Expert; and Noor Al-Njaidi, Corporate Communications Specialist.

Mohamed Eissa, Strategic Sales Director – Middle East and Africa, expressed his honor in working with sirar by stc to reinforce cybersecurity resilience in Saudi Arabia, especially in the face of escalating global cyber threats. Eissa highlighted the significance of implementing top-notch cybersecurity solutions for government entities and businesses operating in the Kingdom.

Ibrahim Al-Robia, Product Management and Growth General Manager at sirar by stc, emphasized the Kingdom’s dedication to enhancing cybersecurity initiatives and supporting both public and private organizations. Al-Robia underscored the mission of sirar by stc to deliver cutting-edge offerings that detect and prevent cybersecurity attacks, aligning with the objectives of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The partnership with Entrust allows them to provide advanced solutions that contribute to the long-term development and sustenance of Saudi Arabia’s cybersecurity infrastructure.

The collaboration enables Entrust to foster relationships with high-level government and enterprise customers, capitalizing on sirar by stc’s esteemed reputation as a key supplier of framework agreements in the Kingdom. Through this partnership, Entrust’s full range of zero-trust solutions, including certificate solutions, PKI, identity and access management, encryption key management, and hardware security modules, will be readily available through sirar by stc.

As Saudi Arabia continues to strengthen its position in empowering organizations to enhance their cyber capabilities, this partnership holds the promise of long-term value for both parties involved. With increasing cyber threats and vulnerabilities, the collaboration between Entrust and sirar by stc aims to safeguard the digital landscape and fortify the Kingdom’s cybersecurity resilience.