Middle East Cybersecurity Industry Overview
The Middle Eastern cybersecurity market is fragmented, consisting of established tech giants and new competitors. Some players include IBM Corporation, Fortinet Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., Trend Micro Inc., and Microsoft Corporation.
- January 2024 - Middlesex University (MDX) Dubai partnered with Fortinet by joining its Academic Partner Programme. The partnership offers a significant initiative forward in the university's commitment to elevating cybersecurity education in the UAE. As an Academic Partner, MDX Dubai will integrate Fortinet NSE certifications directly into its existing courses and facilitate the content as standalone self-paced learning for students. It also supports the UAE Cybersecurity Council, which has set out to develop a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy and a safe and strong cyberinfrastructure in the region.
- November 2023 - Trend Micro signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zero&One, the MENA region's pioneering Premier AWS partner with DevOps, Application Modernization, AWS Migration and Cost Optimization expertise. The partnership represents a collaborative endeavor to reshape and elevate the digital landscape through robust, advanced cloud security solutions meticulously tailored to address the region's requirements and challenges.
Middle East Cybersecurity Market Leaders
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IBM Corporation
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Fortinet Inc.
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Cisco Systems Inc.
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Trend Micro Inc.
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Microsoft Corporation
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order