Proofpoint, Inc., a cybersecurity and compliance firm, has announced a collaboration with ITQAN Al Khaleej Computers (ITQAN), a systems integrator and solutions provider in the UAE and a subsidiary of Yas Holding.
With this collaboration, ITQAN will expand its cybersecurity portfolio for organizations and institutions in the region by incorporating Proofpoint’s email security, information protection, and cybersecurity awareness training solutions.
According to Proofpoint data, more than two-thirds of CISOs in the UAE believe they are at risk of a material cyberattack. Insider threats (29 percent), phishing (28 percent), Business Email Compromise attacks (25 percent), supply chain attacks, and ransomware (22 percent each) are the types of attacks that are currently causing concern for CISOs in the region. To address these threats, UAE organizations should implement security strategies that combine people, process, and technology.
“Threat actors are exceptionally adept at targeting individuals; organisations need smarter solutions to seamlessly protect those users – and their data – across their ecosystem of security solutions,” said Emile Abou Saleh, Proofpoint Regional Director – Middle East, Turkey & Africa. “Proofpoint’s security solutions put people first, providing protection tailored to the individual user. As a result, Proofpoint offers best-in-class security that meets the needs of organisations in a rapidly evolving threat landscape, and we are pleased to partner with ITQAN to deliver these solutions across the region.”
Amiya Ranjan, General Manager of ITQAN Al Khaleej Computers said: “Our partnership with Proofpoint aligns with our vision to be one of the leading providers of digital security solutions in the UAE. Together, we will introduce a wide range of cybersecurity solutions to help private organisations and government institutions to retain market leading resilience.”
Proofpoint’s people-centric approach to cybersecurity and compliance distinguishes its product offerings. By deploying Proofpoint’s technologies, organizations can gain deep insights into who the most vulnerable people are, how they are targeted, and how to protect them more effectively. They can also respond to data loss more quickly. Furthermore, there is always a user involved – so a people-centric approach can succeed where previous solutions failed.
Focused on cybersecurity, ITQAN plays a critical role in securing UAE organisations’ and government institutions’ IT infrastructure & data. By partnering with key solutions providers like Proofpoint, ITQAN is able to offer world-class services and resources, delivering value addition to their customers.
