BizBahrain Magazine (May-June 2019)

Technology
Intelligence-driven 24/7 security
operations centre in Bahrain
An international company
that specializes in
preventing cyberattacks, and
NGN International, a Bahrainbased
systems Integration
company, opened the first 24/7
intelligence-driven security
operation center (SOC) in
Bahrain. The new NGN SOC
powered by Group-IB enables
the local government, private
companies and financial
organizations to get expert
assistance in proactive
monitoring, detection
and prevention of any
cyberattacks at early stages
for better defense of their
internal networks.
Yaqoob Al Awadhi,
CEO of NGN International
said, “The opening of NGN
SOC powered by Group-IB
comes at a time when we
are witnessing an increased
threat actors’ activity in the
region and frequent data leaks
and compromise of personal
fi n a n c i a l i n f o r m a t i o n .”
One of the primary
benefits of working with the
new SOC is that it is fueled by
Group-IB’s intelligence-driven
products, such as Threat
Detection System (TDS), which
does not require complex
integration and at the same
time allows to prevent
incidents using network
traffic monitoring and
analysis of files (e.g. emails)
in an isolated environment.
On top of this, the new SOC’s
clients will be regularly
receiving notifications about
those who are preparing
attacks on them and about
advanced threat actors’
activity in the region, along
with recommendations on
how to protect against most
advanced threat actors.
While traditional SOCs
use signature-based detection
methods, which allow to only
deal with known threats, the
new intelligence-driven NGN
SOC powered by Group-IB
allows to know what to expect
and makes it possible to
prepare for attacks in advance
thanks to actionable threat
intelligence.
“The lack of knowledge
about evolving cyber
threats, shortage of qualified
cybersecurity analysts and
lack of cyber hygiene are
one of the major risks for the
Kingdom’s rapid economic
growth,” says Nicholas
Palmer, Vice President of
International Business at
Group-IB. “Jointly with
NGN Training center we
are planning to organize a
number of cybersecurity
trainings and workshops in
order to build a cyber-savvy
workforce in Bahrain which
would drive the country’s
digital transformation."
TechoSmart
to provide HR
solutions in
Bahrain
TechoSmart for IT Services
and MenaITech, the
MENA Region’s largest and
most advanced Human
Capital Information Systems
(HCIS) provider, are to explore
deeper co-operation with
developing HCIS and HR
management solutions to
corporate and public-sector
clients across Bahrain.
This agreement serves
“The National Employment
Programme” by supporting
organizations participating
in this programme to make
smarter decisions about
their human capital by
offering them end-to-end
human capital information
technology solutions and
services.
Mohamed Al Hujairi,
Managing Director of
TechoSmart, pointed out that
MenaITech solutions are
offered to private and public
sectors’ HR departments to
help them best utilize their
human capital with smart
technology that empowers
employees and managers to
ultimately drive growth and
efficiency.
“This deal complements
national efforts and
programmes aimed at
raising national calibers’
productivity, as well as
coping with labor market’s
changes following the
adoption of early retirement
programme. It also supports
private-sector institutions to
develop its HR departments
thus to qualify and integrate
early retirees.”
Dr. Bashar Hawamdeh,
Founder and CEO of
MenaTech mentioned,
“through this partnership,
Menaitech will further
enhance capabilities to
provide innovative solutions
to business development
challenges. Delivering
advanced and integrated
ICT solutions aimed at
cutting operating costs
while increasing revenues
by increasing productivity,
introducing technology into
business and establishing
a sustainable information
infrastructure for various
public and private sector
institutions”
Dr. Hawamdeh further
pointed out that for over 15
years, MenaITech has led the
way in developing HCIS and
HR management solutions
to organizations of all sizes.
MenaITech’s comprehensive
suite of solutions and
services are covering every
aspect of HR including
payroll, recruitment,
training and developments,
succession planning with
smart technology that
empowers employees and
managers to ultimately drive
growth and efficiency.
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