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Deloitte signs MoU with Palo Alto Networks to enable regional clients to benefit from platformisation
Deloitte ’ s expertise , we are transforming how organisations secure their operations .”
Exabeam hosted at Dammam Google Cloud region meets local data residency rules largest pure-play SIEM vendor relentlessly focused on empowering security analysts , security engineers , and CISOs with the tools , intelligence , and guidance needed to safeguard their organisations against cyberthreats .
Deloitte signs MoU with Palo Alto Networks
Tariq Ajmal , Cyber Provider at Deloitte Middle East and Ercan Aydin , Vice President , Middle East and North Africa at Palo Alto Networks signed the MoU during GITEX . The expansion of their strategic partnership comes at a time when many
organisations in the region are struggling to manage ever-expanding cyber environments consisting of disparate point products .
In place of heterogenous , overly complex environments that can potentially compromise security outcomes , Deloitte Middle East and Palo Alto Networks are helping organisations move toward platformisation .
This refers to the consolidation of cybersecurity solutions into a single , integrated platform to simplify and strengthen the organisation ’ s security posture and realise new efficiencies .
In line with its mission to simplify operational complexity , Deloitte has already consolidated multiple point solutions by adopting Palo Alto Networks ’ AI-powered cloud and network security platforms , enabling clients to realise the benefits of platformisation . Deloitte will also offer Palo Alto Networks security solutions to Middle East clients across its network , cloud , and security operations platforms .
Ercan Aydin , Vice President , Middle East and North Africa at Palo Alto Networks added , “ By combining our cybersecurity platforms with
Exabeam , a global cybersecurity provider that delivers AI-driven security operations , has launched availability of the cloud-native Exabeam New-Scale Security Operations Platform in Saudi Arabia to empower local organisations with in-country data residency . Built on Google Cloud , the New-Scale Security Operations Platform will leverage the Dammam Google Cloud region , me-central2 to meet demand for growing cloud-native security requirements .
This cloud region marks the first Middle East region and ninth worldwide for Exabeam .
By harnessing the Dammam Google Cloud region , Exabeam enables its customers and partners to embrace its cloud-native New- Scale Platform and add AI-driven analytics on top of the self-hosted LogRhythm SIEM platform . This expansion ensures Exabeam can now comprehensively serve customer ’ s varying SIEM requirements that meet local data residency rules to empower threat detection , investigation and response .
The launch of cloud coverage in Saudi follows the recent merger of Exabeam and LogRhythm , creating one of the industry ’ s and
Mazen Adnan Dohaji , Vice President and General Manager iMETA , Exabeam
“ As the digital landscape grows , it becomes increasingly important that organisations have local cloud coverage to balance the need for cybersecurity innovation with regional data compliance requirements ,” said Mazen Adnan Dohaji , Vice President and General Manager iMETA , Exabeam .
In addition to the launch of its Dammam Google Cloud region , Exabeam is delivering new value in Saudi Arabia by helping organisations meet the compliance requirements from the National Cybersecurity Authority . The LogRhythm SIEM platform by Exabeam provides a dedicated NCA OTCC Compliance Module to all security teams .
This enables analysts to leverage investigations and alarms for immediate analysis of activities within vital operational environments , including critical national infrastructure . p
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