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Business Standard
23-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Shieldworkz Expands OT Cybersecurity Offerings to Tackle Emerging Threats and Posture Management Needs
PRNewswire Abu Dhabi [UAE] / Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], May 23: Shieldworkz, a leading cybersecurity innovator, today announced the expansion of its Cyber-Physical System security offerings. This strategic move addresses the evolving threat landscape, increasing regulatory compliance obligations, and growing demand for proactive security posture management across industries. The expanded portfolio focuses on enhanced AI-powered risk and gap assessment, automated exposure and cyber risk management, and security posture optimization--enabling enterprises to stay ahead of sophisticated cyber threats and regulatory expectations. Shieldworkz has been working with leading enterprises and governments around the world to secure their critical systems through its comprehensive suite of services. With this move, Shieldworkz reinforces its OT security leadership while strengthening its commitment to delivering end-to-end OT security solutions. Kiran Zachariah, CEO Shieldworkz: "Cyber threats are evolving faster than ever, and so must the way we defend against them. Our expanded OT security offerings are designed to give organizations the insights and control they need to proactively manage cyber risk--not just react to it. We're bridging the gap between visibility and action." About Shieldworkz Shieldworkz (Shieldworks OT Systems) is a leading cybersecurity firm specializing in safeguarding cyber-physical systems (CPS) across industries such as utilities, oil and gas, airports, ports, manufacturing, mining and smart cities. Leveraging proprietary technologies, unmatched OT security services portfolio, SOC offering (including SOCaas) and a robust consulting platform, Shieldworkz enables businesses to secure their infrastructure. Shieldworkz' offerings align with global frameworks, regulatory mandates and standards such as IEC 62443, NIST CSF, NIS2, NCA OTCC, MITRE ATT & CK® and Zero Trust architectures. These offerings include advanced managed security service offerings, automated risk and exposure management, and AI-driven security posture optimization, enabling enterprises to proactively manage cyber risks. With a commitment to delivering end-to-end security offerings, Shieldworkz empowers security teams to gain real-time visibility, reduce risk, comply with global standards and strengthen resilience. For more information, visit: Download OT security compliance kits here Access the latest OT Security Threat Landscape Report here.
Business Upturn
23-05-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Shieldworkz Expands OT Cybersecurity Offerings to Tackle Emerging Threats and Posture Management Needs
By PR Newswire Published on May 23, 2025, 11:00 IST ABU DHABI , UAE and BANGALORE, India , May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Shieldworkz, a leading cybersecurity innovator, today announced the expansion of its Cyber-Physical System security offerings. This strategic move addresses the evolving threat landscape, increasing regulatory compliance obligations, and growing demand for proactive security posture management across industries. The expanded portfolio focuses on enhanced AI-powered risk and gap assessment, automated exposure and cyber risk management, and security posture optimization—enabling enterprises to stay ahead of sophisticated cyber threats and regulatory expectations. Shieldworkz has been working with leading enterprises and governments around the world to secure their critical systems through its comprehensive suite of services. With this move, Shieldworkz reinforces its OT security leadership while strengthening its commitment to delivering end-to-end OT security solutions. Kiran Zachariah , CEO Shieldworkz: 'Cyber threats are evolving faster than ever, and so must the way we defend against them. Our expanded OT security offerings are designed to give organizations the insights and control they need to proactively manage cyber risk—not just react to it. We're bridging the gap between visibility and action.' About Shieldworkz Shieldworkz (Shieldworks OT Systems) is a leading cybersecurity firm specializing in safeguarding cyber-physical systems (CPS) across industries such as utilities, oil and gas, airports, ports, manufacturing, mining and smart cities. Leveraging proprietary technologies, unmatched OT security services portfolio, SOC offering (including SOCaas) and a robust consulting platform, Shieldworkz enables businesses to secure their infrastructure. Shieldworkz' offerings align with global frameworks, regulatory mandates and standards such as IEC 62443, NIST CSF, NIS2 , NCA OTCC, MITRE ATT&CK® and Zero Trust architectures. These offerings include advanced managed security service offerings, automated risk and exposure management, and AI-driven security posture optimization, enabling enterprises to proactively manage cyber risks. With a commitment to delivering end-to-end security offerings, Shieldworkz empowers security teams to gain real-time visibility, reduce risk, comply with global standards and strengthen resilience. For more information, visit: Download OT security compliance kits here Access the latest OT Security Threat Landscape Report here. Connect with us on social media:LinkedInTwitter YouTube Logo: View original content: Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PR Newswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. PR Newswire is a distributor of press releases headquartered in New York City.
TECHx
19-05-2025
- Business
- TECHx
UAE Unveils First National Drone Cybersecurity Guidelines
Home » Latest news » UAE Unveils First National Drone Cybersecurity Guidelines The UAE Cybersecurity Council (CSC) has announced the development of the country's first national Drone Cybersecurity Guidelines. This initiative is a strategic collaboration with Reach Digital, a subsidiary of Reach Group, and Shieldworkz, a firm specializing in OT/IoT and drone protection technologies. According to the CSC, the guidelines mark a significant step toward securing the nation's expanding UAV ecosystem. The announcement supports the UAE's long-term vision to enhance resilience against cyber threats and drive safe digital transformation. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Cybersecurity Council, revealed that the new framework will strengthen drone operations across government, commercial, and industrial sectors. He noted that these guidelines are designed to ensure security, resilience, and alignment with global best practices. 'With increasing UAV deployment across sectors, from agriculture and environmental monitoring to logistics—cybersecurity risks must be proactively addressed,' Dr. Al Kuwaiti stated. 'This is essential to protect national airspace, infrastructure, and data integrity.' Reach Group is playing a key role in this effort. Malik Melhem, CEO of Reach Group, reported, 'This collaboration reflects our unwavering commitment to advancing the UAE's digital and cybersecurity infrastructure. We are proud to contribute to national readiness by aligning with CSC and delivering practical, scalable cybersecurity solutions for the drone sector.' Additionally, Mohammad Khaled, Vice President of Growth and Business Transformation at Reach Group, emphasized the strategic value of the partnership. 'By developing these guidelines with CSC and our partners at Shieldworkz, we are reinforcing the UAE's leadership in securing emerging technologies,' he said. He added that the initiative directly supports safe drone innovation while addressing the rising cybersecurity risks in national airspace and critical infrastructure. The announcement underscores the UAE's goal to become a global hub for innovation, cybersecurity, and technology development. Key points: Guidelines aim to secure drone operations in public and private sectors. Collaboration includes Reach Digital and Shieldworkz. Focus on resilience, best practices, and national airspace protection. This move positions drone security as a core component of the UAE's future digital strategy.
Gulf Today
18-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
CSC develops Drone Cybersecurity Guidelines
The UAE Cybersecurity Council (CSC) announced the development of the UAE's first national Drone Cybersecurity Guidelines, in strategic collaboration with Reach Digital, a subsidiary of Reach Group that specialises in digital transformation and cybersecurity innovation, and Shieldworkz, a cybersecurity firm specialised in OT/IoT and drone protection technologies. This announcement considers a tangible outcome of the UAE's future-oriented vision, which aims to strengthen the nation's resilience against cyber threats, support secure digital transformation, and position the UAE as a global hub for innovation and technology. Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Cybersecurity, said, 'These guidelines represent a vital milestone in enhancing the nation's UAV ecosystem, ensuring that drone operations across government, commercial, and industrial sectors are resilient, secure, and aligned with global best practices. 'With increasing UAV deployment across sectors from agriculture, environmental monitoring to logistics cybersecurity risks must be proactively addressed to protect airspace, infrastructure, and data integrity.' Malik Melhem, CEO of Reach Group, stated, 'This collaboration reflects our unwavering commitment to advancing the UAE's digital and cybersecurity infrastructure. We are proud to contribute to national readiness by aligning with CSC and delivering practical, scalable cybersecurity solutions for the drone sector.' Mohammad Khaled, Vice President of Growth and Business Transformation at Reach Group, said, 'By developing these guidelines with CSC and our partners at Shieldworkz, we are reinforcing the UAE's leadership in securing emerging technologies. This initiative supports safe drone innovation while addressing growing cybersecurity risks across national airspace and infrastructure.' Recently, the CSC announced the launch of nation's Cybersecurity Awards & Recognition Programme, a pioneering initiative set to establish new benchmarks for recognising achievements in digital security. This first-of-its-kind programme, scheduled for launch in the coming months, will create a competitive platform for organisations, enterprises, and innovators to showcase their contributions to cybersecurity advancement. The nation's first-ever Cybersecurity Excellence Awards, designed to foster competition among organisations, enterprises, and innovative individuals in the field of cybersecurity. WAM
Gulf Today
17-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
UAE develops its first national Drone Cybersecurity Guidelines
The UAE Cybersecurity Council (CSC) announced the development of the UAE's first national Drone Cybersecurity Guidelines, in strategic collaboration with Reach Digital, a subsidiary of Reach Group and specialises in digital transformation and cybersecurity innovation, and Shieldworkz, a cybersecurity firm specialised in OT/IoT and drone protection technologies. This announcement considers a tangible outcome of the UAE's future-oriented vision, which aims to strengthen the nation's resilience against cyber threats, support secure digital transformation, and position the UAE as a global hub for innovation and technology. Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Cybersecurity, said, "These guidelines represent a vital milestone in enhancing the nation's UAV ecosystem, ensuring that drone operations across government, commercial, and industrial sectors are resilient, secure, and aligned with global best practices. "With increasing UAV deployment across sectors from agriculture, environmental monitoring to logistics cybersecurity risks must be proactively addressed to protect airspace, infrastructure, and data integrity." Malik Melhem, CEO of Reach Group, stated, "This collaboration reflects our unwavering commitment to advancing the UAE's digital and cybersecurity infrastructure. We are proud to contribute to national readiness by aligning with CSC and delivering practical, scalable cybersecurity solutions for the drone sector." Mohammad Khaled, Vice President of Growth and Business Transformation at Reach Group, said, "By developing these guidelines with CSC and our partners at Shieldworkz, we are reinforcing the UAE's leadership in securing emerging technologies. This initiative supports safe drone innovation while addressing growing cybersecurity risks across national airspace and infrastructure.' WAM
