Saudi Telecom Company (STC), the largest digital enabler in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has partnered with US-based Nozomi Networks, the leader in operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) security, to meet the growing demand for security services and solutions in the kingdom.
The cybersecurity requirements are provided for customers in industrial automation, manufacturing, healthcare, public safety systems, smart cities, utilities and building management systems (BMS) industries across Saudi Arabia. STC Group will offer Nozomi Networks’ advanced solutions for OT or IoT cyber resiliency and real-time network monitoring and visibility.
With Nozomi Networks, customers gain asset discovery, network visualization, vulnerability assessment, risk monitoring and threat detection in a single solution. The technology accelerates security and simplifies IT or OT convergence by delivering actionable intelligence to the business and operational decision-makers.
Nozomi Networks is known for its exceptional operational visibility, advanced OT and IoT threat detection, and deployment strength. More than 57 million devices are supported by Nozomi Networks solutions across energy, manufacturing, mining, transportation, utilities, building automation, smart cities, and critical infrastructure.
Khalid Aljamed Regional Director MEA Nozomi Network
“As a growing number of industrial organizations across MEA embrace digitalization, cybersecurity for their operational networks has become a priority. 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.”
Recently, Nozomi Networks products are deployable onsite and in the cloud and span IT, OT and IoT to automate the hard work of inventorying, visualizing and monitoring industrial control networks through the innovative use of artificial intelligence. Use cases that stretch beyond cybersecurity include troubleshooting, asset management and predictive maintenance.
“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 Mr. Saud Al Sheraihi VP of Products and Solutions in STC.
