OPSWAT and TCC Forge Strategic Partnership to Secure Saudi Arabia’s Critical Infrastructure

Aleqtsad

08  OPSWAT, a global leader in critical infrastructure protection (CIP) solutions headquartered in Tampa, Florida, has formed a strategic partnership with Technology Control Company (TCC), a prominent Saudi firm specializing in security services, digital solutions, and big data.
Through this partnership, TCC will implement and market OPSWAT’s unified MetaDefender platform, addressing critical challenges in malware detection, secure access, and data sanitization. Together, OPSWAT and TCC will provide scalable, comprehensive solutions to protect Saudi Arabia’s essential IT and OT environments, addressing the growing demand for secure digital infrastructure across energy, finance, and government sectors.
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity to drive digital transformation and economic diversification, has pushed the growth of the Saudi cybersecurity market which is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.5%, reaching SAR 15 billion by 2025.
The industry still faces a significant shortage of cybersecurity professionals, with an estimated gap of 500,000 experts across the Middle East. OPSWAT’s solutions, combined with its educational initiatives through OPSWAT Academy, aim to address this skills gap by upskilling local professionals and reducing dependency on highly specialized in-house expertise through the solutions provided in collaboration with TCC.
“The demand for advanced cybersecurity solutions in Saudi Arabia has surged throughout 2023 and 2024, driven by the Kingdom’s ambitious digital transformation initiatives,” said Amjad Quteifan, Regional Sales Director at OPSWAT. “Through our partnership with TCC, we are uniquely positioned to deliver comprehensive security solutions that protect the critical infrastructure, empowering Saudi organizations to innovate and scale securely in support of Saudi Vision 2030.”
TCC has been a trusted provider of cutting-edge security solutions across Saudi Arabia since 2008. Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Mohammed AlMarri, TCC’s General Manager of Cybersecurity Services, stated: “With the growing convergence of IT and OT environments, the demand for advanced cybersecurity solutions is at an all-time high. At TCC, we leverage decades of expertise to deliver tailored cybersecurity services that protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data. Through our partnership with OPSWAT, we enhance our ability to provide comprehensive, scalable solutions that empower organizations to navigate the evolving threat landscape and safeguard their most valuable assets with confidence.”
OPSWAT reinforced its commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 objectives and the overall development of the cybersecurity industry by empowering Saudi businesses to overcome cybersecurity challenges and fortify critical infrastructure. Together, OPSWAT and TCC aim to further Saudi Arabia’s robust digital backbone, ensuring a secure and digitally scalable future.