Zero Trust security Partnership Brings ON2IT to Middle East
CyberKnight, a leading value-added distributor in the Middle East focused on Zero Trust Security, has announced a new strategic partnership with ON2IT. ON2IT is known as the pioneer of Zero Trust as a Service (ZTaaS).
The partnership aims to support enterprise and government organizations across the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META). The goal is to help them move away from perimeter-based cyber defenses.
According to the companies, this unified Zero Trust framework is designed to lower cyber risk, improve compliance, and reduce operational costs.
Gartner reported that by 2026, 10% of large enterprises will have a mature Zero Trust program. This is a significant increase from less than 1% today. Forrester's Chase Cunningham stated, 'Zero Trust is no longer optional.'
The announcement highlights that AI-driven threats and geopolitical risks make Zero Trust a business necessity today.
ON2IT's Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service runs on the AUXO™ platform. It processes log data from IT, OT, and cloud sources without traditional SIEM complexity.
Each event is analyzed in real time and retrospectively using the AUXO Threat Intel Feed™. Then, the data is routed through EventFlow™. If needed, it is escalated to ON2IT's 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC).
This prevention-first approach: Blocks attacks before escalation
Reduces data-storage and tool sprawl
Wael Jaber, Chief Strategy Officer at CyberKnight, revealed, 'Current security stacks weren't built for today's cyber war.' He added that adding ON2IT's ZTaaS gives META customers access to proven Zero Trust services.
Marcel van Eemeren, CEO and Co-founder of ON2IT, stated, 'CyberKnight and ON2IT are proud to join forces.' He said their services are modular, scalable, and tailored to each organization's needs.
He also noted that META clients will gain access to global Zero Trust strategies, no SIEM required, and no compromises needed.
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