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Kalaam Telecom Group partners with SecurityHQ to enhance regional cybersecurity
K alaam Telecom Group, a leading regional Digital Solutions Provider, has announced 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 Centres( 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, utilise 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 Centre( MSOC) licence from the National Cybersecurity Authority in KSA.
This combination of capabilities ensures Kalaam Telecom’ s clients will receive worldclass cybersecurity solutions tailored to the specific demands of the region.
Veer Passi, Group CEO of Kalaam Telecom, said:“ Our partnership with SecurityHQ marks a pivotal step in our mission to empower businesses in the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain with cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. We will be utilising industry leading technologies, highly matured processes and capabilities to provide enterprises with unparalleled protection against evolving cyberthreats, while adhering to the highest regulatory standards and industry best practices.”
Aaron Hambleton, Senior VP, MEA at SecurityHQ, emphasised 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 its seventh global SOC in KSA, SecurityHQ continues to raise the bar for cyberdefence 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 evolving cyberthreats. •
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