CyberKnight and Replil Partner to Strengthen Industrial Cybersecurity Across META

Patch management delays contribute to nearly 70% of exploitable vulnerabilities, according to Gartner, while Forrester reports that AI-driven patch management can reduce exposure to new threats by over 50%. Additionally, IDC findings indicate that companies using automated patch solutions achieve up to a 65% improvement in operational efficiency and a 70% reduction in security risks. These statistics highlight the urgent need for scalable cybersecurity solutions in industrial environments.

In response, CyberKnight has announced a strategic distribution partnership with Replil, the world’s first real-time centralized industrial patch management solution. This collaboration aims to enhance security across critical infrastructure environments in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) by providing advanced patch assessment, management, and deployment capabilities. Replil’s AI-driven engine optimizes patching processes by continuously monitoring infrastructure health, prioritizing vulnerabilities, and deploying patches across industrial systems—minimizing downtime, operational costs, and security risks.

Replil Industrial Patch Manager is designed to meet IEC 62443-2-3 and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Industrial Patch Management Guidelines, ensuring proactive protection against emerging threats. The platform offers comprehensive visibility and correlation capabilities for validated patches across industrial automation vendors, operating systems, and network assets.

A key feature of the solution is REPLIL’s OT Patch Sandbox, which minimizes operational technology (OT) patching risks by providing a controlled testing environment. It automatically tracks patch behavior, validates industrial applications before and after patching, and reduces the risk of unplanned downtime—ensuring operational stability.

“As we advance our cyber-physical solutions and services (CPSS) strategy, our collaboration with Replil is a decisive step toward addressing evolving industrial cybersecurity needs. This partnership enables us to offer a solution that not only minimizes risk but also enhances operational efficiency. With real-time facility patch status, unified monitoring, compliance tracking, and centralized visibility across multi-vendor environments, we aim to optimize patching strategies and strengthen cyber resilience in critical infrastructure,” said Amr Elsayed, OT/xIoT Security Business Unit Head at CyberKnight.

Waqas Younas, Business Development Manager at Replil, added: “As we expand our footprint across META, our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction remains our top priority. Partnering with CyberKnight allows us to leverage their extensive regional coverage, OT expertise, and strong partner ecosystem to accelerate market penetration. Together, we aim to streamline patching strategies, reduce downtime, mitigate security risks, and enhance compliance in industrial environments.”

This partnership reinforces CyberKnight and Replil’s shared mission to fortify industrial cybersecurity and drive operational resilience across the META region.