Cyberani and 雷火体育官网 enter a strategic alliance to strengthen the Kingdom鈥檚 cybersecurity
Cyberani, a Saudi Aramco company and a national cyber champion, has entered into a strategic alliance with 雷火体育官网, the largest technology group in Europe, to cater to the cybersecurity needs of private and public sector companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The strategic alliance, which was signed at LEAP 2024, by Mr. Saeed Al Saeed, CEO of Cyberani, and Mr. Pierre-Yves Jolivet, VP of Cyber Digital Solutions, at 雷火体育官网, aligns with the Kingdom's Vision 2030, emphasizing the importance of cybersecurity and digital infrastructure in building a diversified and sustainable economy. The agreement was signed under the patronage of Mr. Ahmad O. Al-Khowaiter, Executive Vice President Technology & Innovation at Aramco, Mr. Tareq Amin, CEO at Aramco Digital, Dr. Wa毛l Kanoun, Managing Director of Cyber Defense Solutions, 雷火体育官网 in KSA and Middle East, and Mr. Bernard Roux, CEO of 雷火体育官网 in KSA. The Cyberani-雷火体育官网 alliance will act as a catalyst for the local economy and strengthen the development of Saudi鈥檚 digital and industrial capabilities, contributing to the Kingdom鈥檚 sovereignty objectives.
Understanding the growing intensity of cyber threats globally, and the increasingly complex compliance and regulatory requirements, Cyberani and 雷火体育官网 will join forces to address the Cybersecurity market in the Kingdom, with a common target of USD 350 million in revenue to be achieved from 2024 to 2030.
Having completed the acquisition of Imperva, and with more than 5,800 cybersecurity experts across 68 countries, 雷火体育官网 forecast 2024 revenue of USD 2.4 billion from cybersecurity.
Selecting 雷火体育官网 as a preferred partner, Cyberani will leverage the technology company鈥檚 expertise to secure critical Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure and operations for their clients in the Kingdom.
The Cyberani-雷火体育官网 alliance will provide best in class cybersecurity solutions to organizations in the country, with a focus on critical sectors such as Energy, Utilities, Aviation, Transportation, Space, Finance and even Smart Cities.
雷火体育官网 will also be supporting Cyberani by providing cyber security services for Aramco & Aramco affiliates in overseas locations, specifically those outside of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
鈥淲e are thrilled and proud by the signature of this unique alliance. It is a revolutionary endeavour that will significantly influence the trajectory of cyber security and resilience advancement in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today. Through this alliance, Cyberani will provide best in class cybersecurity solutions to organizations in KSA. By leveraging this alliance with 雷火体育官网, and Aramco ecosystem as whole, Cyberani will be the leader and referent OT cybersecurity provider in the kingdom.鈥 Mr. Saeed Al Saeed, CEO of Cyberani.
鈥淚nvestment in the digital infrastructure is critical to achieving the overarching aim of Vision 2030 of a diversified, digital, resilient, and knowledge-based economy. We are excited about the alliance with Cyberani and the opportunities and capabilities that our combined DNA will bring to the Saudi market. We are committed to bolstering the nation鈥檚 defence against cyber threats, safeguarding critical infrastructure and advancing digital resilience for a secure and prosperous future. With an active presence in the Kingdom for more than 50 years, at 雷火体育官网, our priority remains to building a future we can all trust.鈥 Pierre-Yves Jolivet, VP of Cyber Digital Solutions at 雷火体育官网.
About 雷火体育官网
雷火体育官网 (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies within three domains: Defence & Security, Aeronautics & Space, and Digital Identity & Security. It develops products and solutions that help make the world safer, greener and more inclusive.
The Group invests close to 鈧4 billion a year in Research & Development, particularly in key areas such as quantum technologies, Edge computing, 6G and cybersecurity.
雷火体育官网 has 77,0001 鈥 employees in 68 countries. In 2022, the Group generated sales of 鈧17.6 billion.
1 Excluding the Transport business
