Exabeam, a global leader in security operations and automation, has expanded its presence in Saudi Arabia by partnering with Al Moammar Information Systems Co. (MIS), one of the top IT solution providers in the Kingdom. They have also opened a Customer Innovation Center in Riyadh.
As part of their partnership, MIS and Exabeam will work together to provide LogRhythm SIEM and the Exabeam New-Scale Security Operations Platform to organizations in Saudi Arabia.
Mazen Adnan Dohaji, VP & GM of LogRhythm | Exabeam, said, “This strategic partnership is an important step in our goal to improve cybersecurity in Saudi Arabia and support the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. Collaborating with MIS helps us protect the Kingdom from changing threats.”
MIS, established in 1979, is one of the largest publicly listed IT companies in Saudi Arabia, generating over 1.2 billion Saudi Riyals (SAR) in annual revenue. The company provides high-quality integrated solutions that meet international standards.
Mahmoud A. Sadeak, Business Development & Partnerships Director at MIS, mentioned, “As Saudi Arabia adopts more digital services, organizations are facing more complex cyber threats from AI-enabled attackers and organized cybercriminals. By partnering with LogRhythm | Exabeam, we are equipping organizations in the Kingdom with advanced SIEM capabilities to enhance their security and protect their critical data.”
LogRhythm | Exabeam will also establish a new office in Riyadh, which will include a Customer Innovation Center to demonstrate advanced AI technologies in Information Technology (IT), Operational Technology (OT), and the Internet of Things (IoT).
This expansion follows key leadership appointments, including Sultan Alanazi as Sales Director for Defense, Royal, and Security sectors, and Maher Qahwash as Regional Sales Director for the Public Sector and Banking and Financial Institutions.
Additionally, Tambi Baik has been appointed as Channel Lead, and Mohamed Atta as Team Lead for Solutions Engineering in Saudi Arabia.
Pete Harteveld, CEO of Exabeam, expressed pride in the local team’s dedication and expertise, said, “As Saudi Arabia moves towards achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, it is becoming one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic markets in the world. Our partnerships, investments, and leadership changes reflect our long-term commitment to strengthening the Kingdom’s cybersecurity foundation. This demonstrates our efforts to protect essential industries in the Kingdom with advanced tools for threat detection, investigation, and response.”
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