stc and Nozomi Networks join to deliver advanced cybersecurity solutions in KSA

Nozomi Networks and stc have teamed up to meet the growing demand for security services and solutions that holistically address IoT and OT cybersecurity requirements for customers in the industrial automation, manufacturing, healthcare, public safety systems, smart cities, utilities, and building management systems (BMS) industries across Saudi Arabia. Nozomi Networks’ sophisticated solutions for OT/IoT cyber resiliency and real-time network monitoring and visibility will be offered by stc Group.

“Cybersecurity is one of stc’s main focuses. This partnership supports stc’s continued pursuit of delivering data and AI-driven, purpose-built IoT and OT solutions for clients across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia”, said Saud AlSheraihi VP of Products and Solutions in stc.

“stc has created sirar by stc, the cybersecurity arm of stc, to be able to enrich the private sector’s capabilities by helping clients navigate the evolving cyber security landscape while pursuing our mission of providing intelligence about their industrial systems and empowering them to make the ‘right’ decisions at the ‘right’ time to optimize their business operations. Collaborating with Nozomi Networks is one step further in this direction.” Fahad Aljutaily, CEO of sirar by stc.

“As a growing number of industrial organizations across MEA embrace digitalization, cybersecurity for their operational networks has become a priority,” said Khalid Aljamed, Regional Sales Director Gulf West & North Africa, Nozomi Networks.

He added, “stc is a digital enabler in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and it is among the largest operators in the Middle East. We are pleased to team with stc to provide customers with effective solutions for OT and IoT visibility and security, with the assurance of delivery through a highly respected partner.”

For companies who require extensive insight into their industrial networks, Nozomi Networks solutions are offered through stc. They get asset discovery, network visualization, vulnerability assessment, risk monitoring, and threat detection all in one package with Nozomi Networks. By providing actionable analytics to business and operational decision-makers, the platform accelerates security and simplifies IT/OT convergence.

Nozomi Networks is known as the market leader in OT and IoT security, with better operational visibility, powerful OT and IoT threat detection, and deployment strength. More than 57 million devices are supported by Nozomi Networks solutions in thousands of deployments across energy, manufacturing, mining, transportation, utilities, building automation, smart cities, and critical infrastructure. Nozomi Networks’ technologies, which span IT, OT, and IoT, are now available for deployment on-premises and in the cloud, and leverage artificial intelligence to automate the tedious task of inventorying, visualising, and monitoring industrial control networks. Troubleshooting, asset management, and predictive maintenance are all examples of use cases that go beyond cybersecurity.