Subex Limited, a provider of digital trust, internet of things (IoT) and operational technology (OT) cybersecurity solutions, has joined forces with Spire Solutions, to address the steep increase in cyberattacks and associated cyber risks in the Middle East.

As per Subex’s latest threat landscape report, industries like oil and gas, healthcare, and manufacturing have been at the receiving end of persistent and complex cyberattacks in the Middle East.

The Indian enterprise software company said that the volume of inbound cyberattacks increased by 67% in the first four months of this year, and continues to move up with each passing month.

According to Subex, a major area of worry in the region is that some of the cyberattacks are targeted at the health and safety mechanisms in industrial facilities, resulting in occupational safety risks to employees.

Subex said that its collaboration with Spire Solutions will ensure that these businesses are safeguarded at critical infrastructure level security with the most wide-ranging stack of operational technology, internet of things, and converged environment (IoT-OT and Information Tech) protection solutions.

Mohieddin Kharnoub – Chief Revenue Officer of Spire Solutions said: “We are seeing a growing trend of OT, IoT and IIoT environments being targeted by cybercriminals. Securing these is not the same as securing the IT environment. We are glad to partner with Subex to bring a bespoke approach to our region and to further strengthen our efforts to secure IT, OT, and IoT environments.

“The project we recently got awarded is a testimony to the regional needs and our joint ability to fulfill it successfully.”

The partners have also bagged a project from an undisclosed major oil and gas company in the Middle East to address its cybersecurity, device discovery, and cyber risk assessment needs.

As part of the project, Subex will deploy Subex Secure, the company’s IoT and OT security solution for detecting, containing, and addressing unauthorized intrusions and threats, enhance cybersecurity posture, and ensure overall protection from malware and disruption resulting from cyberattacks.

Vinod Kumar – Managing Director and CEO of Subex said: “We are delighted by this win that has come in so early in our partnership with Spire. It is a validation of our joint mission to secure businesses in the region.

“I am confident that this partnership will enable businesses to benefit from the synergies brought about by the strengths of both organizations. With the rising number of cyberattacks and the consequent increase in cyber risks, businesses should now accord a higher degree of priority and attention to cybersecurity.

“We look forward to this strategic partnership evolving into a cornerstone for securing businesses and their operations.”

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