Cequence , a pioneer in API security and bot management , announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding , with Aramco Digital Company , Saudi Aramco ’ s digital and technology subsidiary , This is to establish plans for a strategic collaboration to enhance and localise API security within Saudi Arabia .

The collaboration aims to propel the digital transformation of Saudi Arabia ’ s industrial sectors . By implementing Unified API Protection , UAP , it will safeguard critical data and functionality exposed through APIs . It follows the recent launch of Aramco Digital Company , which aims to accelerate digital transformation within Saudi Arabia , Middle East and North Africa region . Additionally , the companies will explore creating a first-of-its-kind API Protection offering for ADC ’ s Marketplace .

Ameya Talwalkar , CEO of Cequence , and Moataz Lami , CISO of Aramco Digital , signed the MoU on behalf of Cequence and Aramco Digital Company , respectively . Also in attendance were Andy Mills , VP EMEA of Cequence , and James Sherlow , Director , Solutions Engineering at Cequence .

“ The digital landscape ’ s expansion , especially with the advent of generative AI and its reliance on APIs , has made APIs the number one target for attackers ,” said Talwalkar .

“ As APIs become the backbone of digital transformation , securing them is paramount . This partnership underscores our commitment to providing best-in-class

API security solutions that shield sensitive data and guarantee seamless and secure adoption of AI in enterprises .”

Cequence ’ s innovative Unified API Protection platform is the only API protection solution with integrated Bot Management that eliminates unknown and unmitigated security risks across web , mobile and all phases of the API security lifecycle .

With Cequence , organisations can ensure they can secure and defend mission-critical applications from data loss , fraud , and business disruption . Security teams deploying the UAP platform achieve continuous protection of their complete API risk surface , enabling their organisations to reap the competitive and business advantages of ubiquitous API connectivity securely while meeting regulatory compliance .

Cequence launched a major Middle East expansion in 2023 , securing investment from Prosperity7 Ventures to meet surging regional demand . Additionally , Cequence partnered with AmiViz , the Gulf Cooperation Council , GCC region ’ s first enterprise B2B marketplace , to introduce the power of the UAP platform to enterprises across the region .

Cequence stands at the forefront of innovative security solutions in the region , safeguarding a diverse portfolio of organisations , including the largest telecommunications provider . This distinction underscores their ability to deliver unparalleled , turnkey solutions adept at addressing the unique challenges

James Sherlow , Director Solutions Engineering , Cequence

and nuances specific to the region and various industries .

Cequence is the only solution that delivers Unified API Protection , UAP , uniting discovery , compliance , and protection across all internal and external APIs to defend against attacks , targeted abuse , and fraud . Requiring less than 15 minutes to onboard an API without requiring any app instrumentation , SDK , or JavaScript integration , the flexible deployment model supports SaaS , onpremises , and hybrid installations . •

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