MANAMA: VIVA Bahrain will provide managed cyber security services to Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group (YBA Kanoo) businesses across the region, under a partnership agreement.
Terms of the agreement include 24/7 cyber security monitoring of YBA Kanoo facilities and businesses in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
The telecoms operator said the VIVA Security Operations Centre (SOC) and VIVA Threat Intelligence platform will provide YBA Kanoo full visibility on cyber threats and potential cyber crimes, before they happen.
VIVA Bahrain acting chief executive Mohammed Al Khushail said: “The partnership confirms VIVA’s ability to fulfil the intensive cyber security requirements of a conglomerate such as YBA Kanoo.
“We always aim to provide our partners with the most advanced technologies in the ICT industry, including for cyber security where we offer tools and services that work together to offer protection against potential cyber threats,” he added.
YBA Kanoo said it opted for the service due to emerging cyber threats worldwide and as part of its ISO 27001:2013 information security implementation.
The group’s deputy chairman Fawzi Ahmed Kanoo said: “YBA Kanoo is a key contributor to the region’s economic growth and development supported by almost 130 years of experience, ethical conduct, best-in-class partnerships, advanced business systems and cutting-edge technologies, not to mention pioneering work in shipping, travel, machinery, oil and gas, logistics, real estate, energy and capital markets in the region.”
He added that as a first-choice partner for regional and international businesses in pursuit of commercial growth and expansion, YBA Kanoo was looking for a top-class cyber security partnership which would ensure that its clients’ data is well-maintained and secure.
VIVA Bahrain says its SOC is the first in the kingdom to provide managed security services for businesses and is equipped with a team of certified, trained and experienced cyber security experts operating 24/7.
The services are available for a range of business sectors such as government entities, SMEs and large corporations from multiple industries such as banking, transportation, aviation, hospitality, healthcare and education.
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