Kaspersky opens new office in Saudi Arabia

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Kaspersky has announced the addition of Saudi Arabia to its ever-expanding global network of offices. With 34 offices in more than 30 countries, it operates in 200 countries and territories. The new office will be located in Riyadh.

According to the Global Cybersecurity Index, Saudi Arabia ranked first in the Middle East and North Africa region for cybersecurity readiness. The Kingdom also unveiled a National Cybersecurity Strategy as part of its efforts to build a strong cybersecurity infrastructure. With several similar initiatives underway to ensure future readiness through a digital-first approach, the Kingdom’s adoption of technologies such as 5G, IoT, and artificial intelligence may increase cybercriminal interest and open up new avenues for targeted attacks and cyberthreats.

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Emphasizing the importance of establishing a regional office in the Kingdom, Eugene Kaspersky, CEO of Kaspersky, said: “We are looking forward to opening a new office in Saudi Arabia. It is both a key market and international business hub in the Middle East region. Given the evolving nature of cyberthreats, this step will further contribute to ensuring that our local clients and partners have access to best-in-class cybersecurity solutions to protect their businesses and infrastructure. I am convinced that establishing a regional office will also underline our strong commitment in guiding, sharing our expertise with, and supporting the region in enhancing its cybersecurity resilience and sustainable growth.”

Mohamad Hashem, General Manager, KSA & Bahrain at Kaspersky remarked, “Saudi Arabia continues to be a priority market for Kaspersky in the region. As the country moves forward in its innovation and digital-first agenda at great speed, there is a need for a strong cybersecurity posture. This can be achieved only if companies across all industries learn, understand, educate, adapt and invest in cybersecurity solutions with true potential. Our presence, commitment and focus in Saudi Arabia is on giving organizations in Saudi Arabia the power, expertise, and knowledge to deliver on their promise to keep their customers and citizens protected.”  

In Saudi Arabia in 2021, Kaspersky detected and blocked approximately 124 million threats. The opening of this new office in Saudi Arabia marks an important step in Kaspersky’s plan to protect over 400 million users and 240,000 corporate clients worldwide.