Haboob, a leading cybersecurity service provider in Saudi Arabia, has announced its partnership with Google Cloud to deliver Chronicle CyberShield to enhance cybersecurity in the Kingdom. This collaboration marks the first time that Chronicle CyberShield will be offered in a managed services model in Saudi Arabia, specifically catering to public sector organizations.
Chronicle CyberShield is a comprehensive solution designed to provide situational awareness of the cyber threat landscape. It offers technology, processes, capabilities, and resources that enable government entities to share threat information, accelerate investigations, and respond to evolving threats rapidly and proactively.
The partnership between Haboob and Google Cloud is a response to the growing demand for cloud services in Saudi Arabia, aligning with the country’s Vision 2030 goals of digital transformation. As businesses and the government sector rapidly adopt new technologies, cybersecurity preparedness has become a top priority. Chronicle CyberShield, running on Google Cloud’s infrastructure, can handle large amounts of data and perform analytics within seconds, making it an ideal solution for protecting one of the world’s top 20 economies.
Haboob is spearheading the implementation of Chronicle CyberShield across the country, including the launch of a modernized Government Security Operations Centre with advanced threat intelligence capabilities. This center will enable proactive detection and response to threats and incidents.
As part of the partnership, Haboob will have access to cybersecurity services from Mandiant, a leader in the industry and part of Google Cloud. These services include incident response capabilities, compromise and cyber defense assessments, and red teaming to protect key customer assets effectively.
Eng. Saleh Alhaqbani, the CEO of Haboob, expressed their commitment to providing cybersecurity services to a wide range of clients in the government and private sectors. This partnership demonstrates their confidence in meeting the cybersecurity needs of various organizations, highlighting the importance of managed security monitoring services amidst the increasing risks posed by cyber threats and advanced persistent threats. Haboob aims to contribute to creating a safe cyberspace and achieving strategic goals aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
Stuart McKenzie, Managing Director EMEA of Mandiant Consulting, emphasized that the demand for cybersecurity solutions in Saudi Arabia continues to rise as the country progresses toward its Vision 2030 plan. He praised Haboob’s strong reputation and highlighted the advanced technology, threat intelligence, and consulting capabilities of Google Cloud and Mandiant as the foundation for a long-term partnership to protect the nation against advanced cyber threats.
The announcement of this strategic partnership was made at the Black Hat MEA conference by Stuart McKenzie and Saleh Alhaqbani. Haboob’s mission is to elevate the security level in all entities and organizations in Saudi Arabia, while Google Cloud accelerates digital transformation and offers enterprise-grade solutions for businesses worldwide.
