MANAMA: stc Bahrain has launched a cloud-based cybersecurity solution to protect business clients from hacker attacks.
Branded ‘Web Protect’, the solution is targeted at business customers of all sizes in Bahrain predominantly targeting SMEs.
With no additional hardware or software installations requiring at customer end, this will make sure customers and their businesses are safe from cyber threats such as malware, phishing and botnets and ransomware attacks, the company said.
Benefiting SMEs and business customers, stc Bahrain is offering Web Protect bundled with Postpaid Voice, 5G and fibre broadband.
Enabling SMEs to surf the Internet safely by blocking malicious websites or contents automatically acting as the first line of defence.
Web Protect also ensures customers safety by using an advanced threat intelligence platform that scans all users’ Internet traffic and denies access to false websites set up by hackers that either steal payment information or install viruses.
stc chief executive Nezar Banabeela said, “The increasing number of cyber attacks against businesses has put companies on high alert and fuelled demand for cybersecurity cover, specifically amongst SMEs. It’s crucial to integrate cybersecurity into their digital environments, be more proactive in guiding the insured and seek comprehensive support in risk management given their low-security budget, lack of cyber skills, and the rapidly changing and diverse nature of tech and their business.
“Our stc Web Protect delivers on this, built on cyber security innovations that support SMEs in understanding their security risks. In line with our business vision to introduce a diverse range of cybersecurity products and services that align with the rapidly changing nature of cyber threats and provide protection for potential threats.”
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