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Channel Post MEA
6 days ago
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
CyberKnight and Nozomi Networks to Transform OT Cybersecurity in Africa
Leading cybersecurity distributor, CyberKnight, announced a new strategic partnership with Nozomi Networks to distribute Nozomi Networks products across Africa, excluding South Africa, with a particular focus on Central, East, and West Africa. This collaboration is set to empower large enterprises and critical infrastructure sectors throughout the region with advanced protection and cybersecurity expertise. Nozomi award-winning solutions provide real-time monitoring and threat detection, allowing organisations to oversee their OT and IoT environments with accuracy and confidence. Key features include: Comprehensive Network Visibility : Organizations benefit from deep insights into their operational systems, enabling proactive identification and resolution of vulnerabilities. This is essential for protecting sectors such as energy, transportation, and manufacturing. : Organizations benefit from deep insights into their operational systems, enabling proactive identification and resolution of vulnerabilities. This is essential for protecting sectors such as energy, transportation, and manufacturing. Advanced Threat Detection and Response : Using AI and machine learning, Nozomi's technology identifies and responds to threats in real time, reducing the risk of disruptions. : Using AI and machine learning, Nozomi's technology identifies and responds to threats in real time, reducing the risk of disruptions. Predictive Analytics for Operational Efficiency: Powerful analytics help organizations anticipate challenges and streamline processes, driving productivity and competitiveness. With its extensive network and experience across Africa, CyberKnight's commitment to a zero trust framework ensures organisations are ready for potential breaches and resilient against threats. This partnership with Nozomi Networks combines advanced security technology and regional expertise, enabling enterprises across Central, East, and West Africa to address today's evolving cyber risks confidently. 'Industrial and critical infrastructure organisations across Central and West Africa are rapidly adopting IoT technologies, expanding their digital footprint and, consequently, their attack surface,' said Alexander Foroozandé, Head of Channels – Middle East, Africa & CIS, at Nozomi Networks. 'We are dedicated to helping these organisations stay ahead of sophisticated threats with our AI-powered security solutions and strategic regional investments. Our partnership with CyberKnight is a significant step in delivering world-class OT and IoT protection and supporting the region's digital transformation.' 'Our collaboration with Nozomi Networks opens new possibilities for African enterprises to protect what matters most,' said Avinash Advani, CEO of CyberKnight. 'Together, we're equipping organisations with the tools and intelligence they need to outpace cyber threats and drive secure, sustainable growth in an increasingly connected world.'
Channel Post MEA
07-05-2025
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
CyberKnight Signs a Strategic value-Added Distribution Partnership with Netskope
CyberKnight has signed a strategic value-added distribution partnership with Netskope during GISEC 2025. Leveraging CyberKnight's proven expertise and coverage, this collaboration aims to empower regional entities to modernize security and safeguard data across all sectors. The partnership ensures enteprise and government organizations can benefit from Netskope's global innovation and local infrastructure to accelerate performance and get unprecedented visibility into any cloud, AI, web, and private application activity while reducing risks. As a modern SASE and SSE solution, the Netskope One platform delivers unified data security and adaptive threat protection, combining CASB, SWG, ZTNA, DLP, DSPM and other capabilities with patented AI innovations that detect anomalies, block zero-day threats, and prevent data exfiltration across cloud and AI apps, endpoints, and IoT. With 70% of enterprises in the region now prioritizing AI-driven threat detection and zero-trust frameworks, Netskope's cloud-native, AI-ready architecture and expansive NewEdge network provide the speed, resilience, and performance required for today's digital enterprises. 'Netskope goes to market through a network of strategic partnerships and alliances across the region. We work closely with our channel partners who over many years have built strong relationships with enterprise customers and government, who rely on them to recommend and deliver modern cybersecurity solutions, essential to stay ahead of an ever-evolving threat landscape'. 'Netskope was founded on the belief that continuous innovation is essential to help organizations modernize networks and security,' said Michael Herman, Vice President Channel Sales, EMEA & LATAM at Netskope'. 'Our partnership with CyberKnight, announced at GISEC 2025, will help expand our regional coverage, help our partners deliver modern cybersecurity solutions and better serve organizations in the region to protect data, securely enable AI usage and build cyber resilience for the future. Cyberknight is committed to building a comprehensive set of skills and services to help partners and customers deploy and deliver Netskope technology at scale. This will enable enterprises and governments to embrace digital transformation with confidence, knowing their users, data, and applications are protected by industry- leading, AI-centric security.' 'Partnering with Netskope marks a pivotal step in our mission to bring the world's most advanced cloud and AI security to the region,' added Avinash Advani, Founder & CEO, at CyberKnight. 'With our focus on technical excellence and Netskope's cutting-edge platform, we will enable our customers to confidently navigate digital transformation, protect critical assets, and achieve compliance in an increasingly complex threat environment. This collaboration will ensure that organizations across the region have access to market-leading, best-of-breed technology to defend against cyber threats as they accelerate the journey to the cloud.' 0 0
