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Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Kalaam Telecom Group Partners with SecurityHQ to Enhance the Cybersecurity Landscape in the Region
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kalaam Telecom Group, a leading regional Digital Solutions Provider is thrilled to announce its partnership with SecurityHQ, a global Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) to empower the cybersecurity landscape in the region. This strategic partnership brings together SecurityHQ's global expertise in managed security services and Kalaam Telecom's strong regional presence to deliver advanced SOC and Managed Security services tailored to the unique needs of local enterprises. Under this partnership, SecurityHQ will provide Managed Security Operations Centers (SOCs) and other Managed Security Services within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Bahrain, Kuwait and other regional GCC locations based on Kalaam's footprint. This will leverage world-class technologies, utilize local citizens, employ matured processes, and demonstrate a proven ability to meet local regulatory requirements. This is all subject to obtaining the Managed Security Operations Center (MSOC) license from the National Cybersecurity Authority in KSA. This combination of capabilities ensures Kalaam Telecom's clients will receive world-class cybersecurity solutions meticulously tailored to the specific demands of the region. Veer Passi, Group CEO of Kalaam Telecom commented; "Our partnership with SecurityHQ marks a pivotal step in our mission to empower businesses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia & Bahrain with cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. We will be utilizing industry leading technologies, highly matured processes and capabilities to provide enterprises with unparalleled protection against evolving cyber threats, while adhering to the highest regulatory standards and industry best practices." Aaron Hambleton, Senior VP, MEA at SecurityHQ, emphasized the significance of this collaboration, stating: "SecurityHQ's partnership with Kalaam Telecom represents a strategic milestone in strengthening our cybersecurity capabilities and presence in the GCC region. By combining our global MSSP expertise with Kalaam Telecom's regional presence, we're positioned to deliver enhanced cybersecurity services that address the unique challenges of local enterprises while maintaining our commitment to excellence in threat detection and response." As a Leader in the 2024 IDC Marketspace for Middle East Managed Detection and Response Services, and with the launch of seventh global SOC in KSA, SecurityHQ continues to raise the bar for cyber defence across the region. With strong references across the GCC and a commitment to excellence, this partnership underscores Kalaam Telecom's dedication to empowering businesses with the tools and expertise necessary to address today's ever-evolving cyber threats. About Kalaam Telecom: Kalaam Telecom Group (Kalaam) is a trusted digital solutions provider with over 30 years of expertise, serving SMEs, Enterprises, and Telecom Carriers regionally and globally. Headquartered in Bahrain with offices in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Jordan, Egypt and the UK, Kalaam offers advanced digital solutions like Connectivity, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Managed Networks, Voice & Collaboration, ICT & Data Center for various verticals. Kalaam owns the KNOT terrestrial cable system and is a consortium member of the Europe-India Gateway (EIG) undersea cable. Its unique "Kalaam Iraq Transit" terrestrial route ensures low latency, high security, and resilience, making it a reliable partner for regional and international connectivity. To know more about Kalaam Telecom Solutions, visit About SecurityHQ SecurityHQ is a technology-agnostic MSSP that designs and architects custom security solutions to fit your environment's specific needs. Whether that extends to total management of your security features, or just filling in the gaps, SecurityHQ offers services from 24/7 MDR to threat and risk advisory, to proactive security posture management. Our team of over 500+ SOC Analysts and Engineers is positioned to detect and remediate threats with a 62% lower noise-to-signal ratio than competitors. With our leading expertise, we serve as an extension of your security program and provide the essential elements needed to protect your organization: time and insights. Photo - View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Kalaam Telecom Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Zawya
12 hours ago
- Business
- Zawya
Kalaam Telecom Group partners with SecurityHQ to enhance the cybersecurity landscape in the region
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia/PRNewswire/ -- Kalaam Telecom Group, a leading regional Digital Solutions Provider is thrilled to announce its partnership with SecurityHQ, a global Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) to empower the cybersecurity landscape in the region. This strategic partnership brings together SecurityHQ's global expertise in managed security services and Kalaam Telecom's strong regional presence to deliver advanced SOC and Managed Security services tailored to the unique needs of local enterprises. Under this partnership, SecurityHQ will provide Managed Security Operations Centers (SOCs) and other Managed Security Services within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Bahrain, Kuwait and other regional GCC locations based on Kalaam's footprint. This will leverage world-class technologies, utilize local citizens, employ matured processes, and demonstrate a proven ability to meet local regulatory requirements. This is all subject to obtaining the Managed Security Operations Center (MSOC) license from the National Cybersecurity Authority in KSA. This combination of capabilities ensures Kalaam Telecom's clients will receive world-class cybersecurity solutions meticulously tailored to the specific demands of the region. Veer Passi, Group CEO of Kalaam Telecom commented; "Our partnership with SecurityHQ marks a pivotal step in our mission to empower businesses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia & Bahrain with cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. We will be utilizing industry leading technologies, highly matured processes and capabilities to provide enterprises with unparalleled protection against evolving cyber threats, while adhering to the highest regulatory standards and industry best practices." Aaron Hambleton, Senior VP, MEA at SecurityHQ, emphasized the significance of this collaboration, stating: "SecurityHQ's partnership with Kalaam Telecom represents a strategic milestone in strengthening our cybersecurity capabilities and presence in the GCC region. By combining our global MSSP expertise with Kalaam Telecom's regional presence, we're positioned to deliver enhanced cybersecurity services that address the unique challenges of local enterprises while maintaining our commitment to excellence in threat detection and response." As a Leader in the 2024 IDC Marketspace for Middle East Managed Detection and Response Services, and with the launch of seventh global SOC in KSA, SecurityHQ continues to raise the bar for cyber defence across the region. With strong references across the GCC and a commitment to excellence, this partnership underscores Kalaam Telecom's dedication to empowering businesses with the tools and expertise necessary to address today's ever-evolving cyber threats. About Kalaam Telecom: Kalaam Telecom Group (Kalaam) is a trusted digital solutions provider with over 30 years of expertise, serving SMEs, Enterprises, and Telecom Carriers regionally and globally. Headquartered in Bahrain with offices in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Jordan, Egypt and the UK, Kalaam offers advanced digital solutions like Connectivity, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Managed Networks, Voice & Collaboration, ICT & Data Center for various verticals. Kalaam owns the KNOT terrestrial cable system and is a consortium member of the Europe-India Gateway (EIG) undersea cable. Its unique "Kalaam Iraq Transit" terrestrial route ensures low latency, high security, and resilience, making it a reliable partner for regional and international connectivity. To know more about Kalaam Telecom Solutions, visit About SecurityHQ SecurityHQ is a technology-agnostic MSSP that designs and architects custom security solutions to fit your environment's specific needs. Whether that extends to total management of your security features, or just filling in the gaps, SecurityHQ offers services from 24/7 MDR to threat and risk advisory, to proactive security posture management. Our team of over 500+ SOC Analysts and Engineers is positioned to detect and remediate threats with a 62% lower noise-to-signal ratio than competitors. With our leading expertise, we serve as an extension of your security program and provide the essential elements needed to protect your organization: time and insights. Photo - SOURCE Kalaam Telecom
Khaleej Times
25-06-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
UAE: Everything is manipulated; AI social engineering is a real threat, experts warn
Cybersecurity professionals should focus on behavioural patterns, as AI-driven social engineering is becoming a real threat, industry executives said at a cybersecurity conference organised by Khaleej Times on Wednesday. "AI social engineering is real. Anyone who has any form of social media, be it Facebook, TikTok, or even LinkedIn, I'm sure we've all seen a video that looks very real. Something wasn't quite right about. We dig a bit deeper and look into the comments, and we see it's deepfake video content, deepfake audio, impersonating something that's deemed to be real. That is tremendously scary," Raj Sandhu, Regional Lead MEA- Principal Solutions Architect, SecurityHQ, said at the FutureSec 2025 conference. "I speak to government entities, enterprise customers, almost every single day, and the one thing CISOs tell me is they're getting pressure from their board to deal with and counter AI social engineering. Now, traditional email content filtering is not going to cut it these days. We need to focus on behaviour — something that my team and I are focusing on. "It is thinking about behaviours – how are users interacting with devices, and how are entities interacting with devices? What is the attack pattern? Because everything is being manipulated, it's hard to see what is real and what is just strange behaviour. So it's important to have that declassification," he said during the conference. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Involving cybersecurity teams early on A large number of public and private sector professionals and officials attended the one-day conference in Dubai. Dr Tim Nedyalkov, Global Cybersecurity and AI Security Expert called for the early involvement of cybersecurity members during automation or when incorporating new artificial intelligence (AI) technology to make the processes faster and better. "When I'm engaged with executive teams, one of my first questions is, how often do you talk to your cybersecurity teams? And then, normally they say, they invite them to board meetings, maybe once every quarter. On average, they spend between four to six hours per year in direct contact with their cybersecurity teams. Why don't you just double or triple the time that you spend with your security teams?" said Nedyalkov, Global Cybersecurity and AI Security Expert. "Cybersecurity is often on the tail end of the equation, which is not ideal. There are many situations where cybersecurity can be involved much earlier in the journey, whether it is in work, automation, or when incorporating the latest and greatest piece of AI technology. When cybersecurity is involved early in the journey, things will always move a lot faster and better," he said during the FutureSec 2025 conference. Dr Nedyalkov said that every single organisation wants to do more and faster with AI, but one of the biggest challenges is the lack of governance or the actual foundations for doing things safely and securely with AI. "I've seen organisations deploying models, for example, with hiring. In some situations, the models cannot explain their decisions. I've seen software engineers deploying models with trained on data that cannot be traced back, and it makes a big difference," he added.
Khaleej Times
12-06-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
UAE: Zero trust, AI, and identity top agenda at FutureSec Summit 2025
The countdown is on for one of the most anticipated cybersecurity events in the region: FutureSec Summit 2025, taking place in Dubai on June 25. Hosted by Khaleej Times, the summit will convene top minds from cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure under the theme 'Innovation, Resilience and Ethical Vigilance'. As the UAE and wider Middle East face a rapidly evolving threat landscape, FutureSec 2025 is set to explore cutting-edge solutions aimed at fortifying cyber defenses. At the heart of the conversation is 'identity'. In an age where cloud computing, remote work, and AI are accelerating digital transformation, identity is increasingly recognised as the most vulnerable entry point for cyberattacks. 'Cyber attackers are shifting focus, and identity is now their fastest path in. At FutureSec, we're engaging with leaders across industries to explore how securing privileged identities helps organisations not just adopt but truly operationalise Zero Trust,' said Laura Garcia, Marketing Director EMEA at Delinea. The emphasis on identity-centric security underscores a broader shift in how organisations are approaching Zero Trust architecture, not just as a concept, but as a practical framework for cyber resilience. Adding to the discussion, Aaron Hambleton, Senior Vice President, Middle East & Africa at SecurityHQ, said: 'As a leading global MSSP, SecurityHQ's presence at FutureSec reinforces our commitment to cybersecurity excellence across the region. By sharing intelligence-led detection and response expertise, we aim to empower regional enterprises to anticipate, manage, and mitigate advanced threats, while continuing to drive innovation in managed security services.' The summit will feature a rich mix of high-level strategy sessions, hands-on cyber labs, real-time threat simulations, and exclusive Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges. Designed to be immersive and forward-thinking, the event will offer both practical insights and strategic foresight for CISOs, technology leaders, and government officials navigating today's complex cyber environment. In a regional first, FutureSec 2025 will also unveil the UAE's Most Influential Cybersecurity Leaders — an editorial-led list of the visionaries, practitioners, and advocates making meaningful contributions to the field. The awards will celebrate leadership, innovation, community impact, and thought leadership across the UAE. With identity at its core, FutureSec Summit 2025 is more than a gathering; it's a rallying call for cybersecurity leadership. From Zero Trust and AI governance to resilience and ethical vigilance, the summit is designed to equip attendees with the tools and insights to secure the digital future.
