Key Giveaways:
- Enhanced IoT Security: Kaspersky and Scope Middle East partner to distribute Kaspersky’s Cyber Immune IoT Secure Gateway across the Middle East.
- Focus on Critical Sectors: The collaboration will prioritize key industries like Smart Cities, Operational Technologies, Oil & Gas, Energy, and Manufacturing.
- Advanced Protection: Kaspersky’s Cyber Immune approach offers robust security for IoT ecosystems, safeguarding against evolving cyber threats.
Dubai, UAE – Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity leader, and Scope Middle East, a prominent IT distributor, have announced a strategic partnership to strengthen IoT cybersecurity across the Middle East. This collaboration will focus on delivering Kaspersky’s IoT Secure Gateway (KISG), a cutting-edge Cyber Immune solution designed to protect critical infrastructure and industrial networks.
The KISG solution provides advanced security for data transmission between industrial and corporate networks, ensuring the integrity of IoT ecosystems. Its “Secure by Design” methodology offers inherent resistance to cyberattacks, making it ideal for sectors with stringent security requirements.
“Internet of Things protection, especially in industrial environments, is an issue that might not be easy to address,” said Toufic Derbass, Managing Director for the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa at Kaspersky. “With our Cyber Immune solutions, customers can protect their IoT suite and manage it through one centralized administration console.”
This partnership addresses the growing need for robust IoT security solutions in the face of increasing cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure. By leveraging Kaspersky’s expertise and Scope Middle East’s extensive distribution network, the collaboration aims to make Cyber Immune solutions more accessible to organizations across the region.
“In partnering with Kaspersky, we aim to address the growing demand for Cyber Immune IoT solutions, which are playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of IoT and cybersecurity in the Middle East,” said Fadi AbuEkab, CEO and Founder of Scope Middle East.
The Middle East is undergoing rapid digital transformation, and with that comes an expanded attack surface for cybercriminals. This partnership seeks to empower organizations in the region to confidently adopt IoT technologies, knowing their assets are protected by advanced cybersecurity measures.
“Through this partnership, we are not only enhancing our portfolio but also bringing world-class security technologies to our clients across the region, enabling them to mitigate risks and protect their operations from cyberattacks,” added AbuEkab.
This collaboration between Kaspersky and Scope Middle East represents a significant step towards fortifying the region’s critical infrastructure against cyber threats and ensuring a secure foundation for future technological advancements.
