US-based Nozomi Networks, a leader in real-time cybersecurity and operational visibility for industrial control systems (ICS), and Germany-based Help AG have partnered to broaden Help AG’s delivery of services to customers in industrial automation, manufacturing, power and building operations industries across the Middle East.

Help AG is a leading provider of cyber security services, consultancy and solutions in the Middle East.

Help AG will work with and resell the Nozomi Networks solution, said a statement from the company.

Stephan Berner, chief executive officer, Help AG, said: “As the region’s trusted security advisor, we are committed to addressing every aspect of cyber security across all verticals. Industrial plants and critical infrastructure have become prime targets for politically and financially motivated cybercriminals in the Middle East.”

“At the same time, rampant digitisation of the sector is increasing the attack surface area, exacerbating the risk,” he said.

“Our careful technical analysis of the market-leading ICS products, has given us the confidence that Nozomi Networks offers the most comprehensive and innovative solution. We are eager to deploy these platforms in our customers’ environments to stem the growing threat of attacks against industrial systems,” he added.

Deep knowledge of the complexities of ICS networks, continuous innovation and expertise in artificial intelligence have made Nozomi Networks the leader in real-time cybersecurity and visibility for industrial control networks.

Now in its fourth generation of technology, and with offices around the world including a new office located in Dubai, Nozomi Networks is the preferred partner for leading vendors in IT cybersecurity.

Its proven solutions support hundreds of thousands of devices in more than 500 installations spanning energy, manufacturing, mining, transportation, utilities and critical infrastructure. Nozomi Networks has a proven solution for mapping, monitoring and identifying OT threats. It easily integrates and shares ICS information with large-scale IT/OT environments.

Through this agreement with Nozomi Networks, the reseller will be able strengthen its offering to the industrial sector with a security platform that enables comprehensive mapping, monitoring and detection of cyber threats in ICS networks, it said.

Marcus Josefsson, director - Middle East and Africa, Nozomi Networks, said: “Help AG has a proven track record and an impressive base of customers that rely on them to overcome the sophisticated cyber threats businesses today face.”

“This on-the-ground expertise in consultancy and solution delivery perfectly compliments the technology edge that our company delivers, offering an unmatched value proposition to customers,” he added. – TradeArabia News Service