In a significant advancement for the cybersecurity landscape in the United Arab Emirates, AccuKnox, Inc., a leader in Zero Trust Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP), has partnered with CyberKnight, a prominent cybersecurity value-added distributor (VAD) in the Middle East and Africa. This collaboration aims to deploy a comprehensive Zero Trust security framework for a major Abu Dhabi-based financial institution with a market capitalization of $30 billion. This initiative underscores AccuKnox’s strategic expansion within the region and highlights the growing emphasis on robust cybersecurity measures in the financial sector.
Enhancing Cloud Security Frameworks
The primary objective of this deployment is to fortify the bank’s cloud security infrastructure, aligning it with the UAE’s stringent banking regulations and national cybersecurity mandates. By integrating AccuKnox’s Code to Cognition™ security platform, the bank is set to achieve several critical enhancements:
– Regulatory Compliance: The solution ensures adherence to key standards such as the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS), ISO 27001, and SOC2 Type II, which are essential for maintaining the integrity and security of financial operations.
– Zero Trust Architecture Implementation: In support of the UAE’s National Cybersecurity Strategy, the deployment introduces a Zero Trust framework. This approach operates on the principle of never trust, always verify, thereby minimizing the risk of unauthorized access and potential breaches.
– Real-Time Monitoring: The platform provides continuous surveillance across multi-cloud and Kubernetes environments, enabling the bank to detect and respond to threats promptly.
– DevSecOps Integration: By aligning with DevSecOps practices, the solution seamlessly integrates into the bank’s development workflows, ensuring that security measures are embedded throughout the software development lifecycle without causing operational disruptions.
– Advanced Threat Detection: The deployment enhances the bank’s capability to identify and mitigate sophisticated threats, thereby safeguarding financial transactions and sensitive customer data.
Leadership Perspectives
The collaboration has been met with enthusiasm from both organizations:
– Nat Natraj, CEO and Co-Founder of AccuKnox, remarked, This deployment is a game-changer not just for us, but for the entire UAE region. Working with a visionary institution of this size highlights the growing importance of Zero Trust architecture in safeguarding the backbone of digital banking.
– Avinash Advani, CEO and Founder of CyberKnight, stated, We’re proud to facilitate this breakthrough partnership. It signals a clear shift: financial institutions in the UAE are ready to leap ahead with cybersecurity strategies that are smart, scalable, and regionally supported.
– Raj Panchapakesan, Global Head of Partner Ecosystem at AccuKnox, added, Thanks to our partnership with CyberKnight, we are continuing to grow and establish a leadership position in the GCC region. We are pleased to see the increasing momentum in the Middle East.
About AccuKnox
AccuKnox delivers a Zero Trust CNAPP platform that secures public clouds, private clouds, edge/IoT, and 5G assets. Originating from SRI International (Stanford Research Institute), AccuKnox holds seminal Zero Trust security patents and is backed by top-tier investors, including National Grid Partners, Dolby Family Ventures, and the 5G Open Innovation Lab.
About CyberKnight
CyberKnight is a regional cybersecurity leader serving the Middle East and Africa. With specialized expertise in finance and government sectors, CyberKnight partners with the world’s leading security providers to deliver end-to-end protection tailored to the unique demands of the region.
