Rilian Technologies, a global leader in cybersecurity and defense solutions, has signed a strategic contract with the UAE Cybersecurity Council in coordination with CPX Holding, the nation’s premier cybersecurity entity, to protect the country’s critical infrastructure. The project integrates cutting-edge technologies from leading UAE and international partners, including Google Cloud.
The UAE’s National Security Operations Center (NSOC) will deploy Rilian’s Defense Platform (RDP) to unify, automate, and operate cybersecurity solutions for operational technology (OT) systems, ensuring robust protection of essential infrastructure. The platform will provide real-time threat detection, automated incident response, and advanced analytics to Emirati cyber defense teams.
H.E. Dr. Mohammed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government, emphasized that this partnership is crucial for safeguarding the nation’s vision of innovation and economic dynamism.
CPX Holding and Rilian Technologies will leverage advanced managed OT technologies to develop AI-powered agents that automate cyber threat mitigation and risk assessments. Christian Schnedler, CEO of Rilian Technologies, highlighted the significance of AI automation in securing national assets and enhancing cyber resilience.
Hadi Anwar, CEO of CPX Holding, noted that this collaboration enhances the autonomy and efficiency of security operations centers tasked with defending critical infrastructure.
The UAE Cyber Security Council, established in 2020, spearheads the nation’s cybersecurity strategy, regulatory frameworks, and ecosystem development to ensure secure digital transformation aligned with national leadership goals.
