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ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY
“ It is now clear that the days of basic DDOS and malware attacks are behind us as attackers have moved to multi-staged , orchestrated attacks that are run with a mixture of humans and bots behind them . I see MDR powered by machine learning , as the way forward for security in the region ,” says Hani Nofal , General Manager and Head of Technology , GBM .
Boosting next-gen solutions
And this is where GBM Shield comes in , through offering a first-of-its-kind programme in the region that is adaptable , holistic , integrated and vendor-agnostic .
At the heart of GBM Shield are Managed Security Services , MSS , which remove the burden of time , technological adjustments , and finding and allocating skilled human talent . They offer a holistic way of dealing with today ’ s sophisticated cyberattacks , agile enough to adapt as they continue evolving .
Leveraging advanced capabilities of the Cor . platform , GBM is able to offer competitive SLAs that meet industry standards and exceed client expectations .
MSS immensely simplifies matters for organisations as they no longer need to worry about updating their technological infrastructure and the common compatibility and integration challenges . GBM Shield ’ s approach saves organisations costs and time while focusing on developing enduring and adaptable strategies that work across the board .
GBM Shield is GBM ’ s most comprehensive cybersecurity offering to date . With its disruptive approach to cyber defence , it boosts the ability to anticipate , detect and respond to cyber threats .
At the heart of GBM Shield is Cor , an innovative MDR platform , which is powered by machine learning , automation , and orchestration . This gives in depth visibility from insight to foresight , which empowers organisations to navigate the complex digital landscape with confidence and resilience .
GBM Shield enables the seamless integration of any technology to provide defence-grade services to enterprises of all sizes , so they can monitor , detect , respond , and prevent cyber threats . It directly builds on GBM ’ s long experience with regional cyber security needs , as this cyber defence programme is vendor-agnostic while also being integrated , holistic , and strategic .
Market positioning
GBM was recognised as a Major Player for Managed Security Services in the GCC by IDC MarketScape Vendor Assessment for 2023 .
The programme offering is risk-driven rather than technology-driven , augmenting existing technologies to increase return on investment and enhance security posture and business resiliency . Through GBM Shield , organisations can obtain a fully managed security service that includes the application of advanced security analytics , initiative-
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