Beyon Cyber begins operations in KSA
French mobile industry accelerates deployment of network APIs through GSMA Open Gateway Initiative
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Beyon Cyber begins operations in KSA
B eyon Cyber , part of the Bahrain-based Beyon Group , has announced its official launch in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia .
The products offer enhanced protection , real-time threat detection and proactive defence mechanisms .
The strategic move was unveiled during Black Hat Middle East and Africa , which took place in Riyadh in November . Beyon Cyber showcased two new products , Intel X and Integrated Defense Platform , designed and developed in-house by Beyon Cyber ’ s R & D team .
Beyon Cyber CEO , Dr . Shaikh Khalid bin Daij Al Khalifa , said : “ Saudi Arabia ’ s rapid Digital Transformation has created a critical need for advanced cybersecurity solutions , and Beyon Cyber is proud to step forward to meet this challenge . Our expansion into this key market reflects our commitment to delivering localised , world-class protection , empowering organisations to innovate securely in an increasingly complex threat landscape .
“ As part of our launch in Saudi Arabia , we are proud to unveil two groundbreaking , in-house innovations which are setting new industry standards : Intel X and the Integrated Defense Platform . The Integrated Defense Platform introduces the region ’ s first platformisation approach to address inefficiencies in traditional SOCs and MDRs , while Intel X delivers unified , automated and intelligence-driven threat protection – essential for navigating today ’ s complex digital landscape .
“ These innovations not only demonstrate our commitment to solving critical industry challenges but also reinforce our strategy of driving growth through cutting-edge , in-house solutions that redefine cybersecurity standards in the MEA region .”
French mobile industry accelerates deployment of network APIs through GSMA Open Gateway Initiative
rance ’ s four leading mobile operators – Bouygues Telecom , Free , Orange and SFR – have announced they will join
F forces to provide services designed to help app developers and enterprises tackle online fraud and protect the digital identities of mobile customers as part of the global GSMA Open Gateway initiative .
The number of digital identity theft cases has risen by 40 % over the past four years according to figures from the French Ministry of Interior . These new APIs will help protect consumers ’ mobile identities by adding an additional layer of defence against fraudsters .
The operators are launching two network Application Programmable Interfaces ( APIs ) for the French market – KYC Match and SIM Swap – developed to the new CAMARA standard which aims to align specifications across mobile operators .
France is the first country in the world where all four major operators are launching the API called KYC Match , which strengthens how online businesses can verify new customer ’ s identities . Several of the operators are also making Number Verification available to the developer community .
France has seen a 37 % increase in online transactions since the Covid pandemic , totalling € 2.35 billion in 2023 , with 77 % of these taking place over mobile devices . But alongside this , 80 % of French companies say they experienced online fraud attempts with 45 % stating that online fraud has increased over the last 12 months .
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