ppknox , a global leader in mobile application security , has announced its official launch in Saudi Arabia at Blackhat

MEA 2024 , introducing AI-driven solutions designed to address the unique challenges of the Kingdom ’ s digital economy .

With organisations increasingly relying on mobile applications across sectors such as banking , government and retail , Appknox is committed to delivering enterprise-grade security that empowers businesses to protect their mobile app ecosystems proactively . enabling faster , more reliable release cycles . Globally trusted with over 1.7 million applications tested in 60 countries , Appknox ensures compliance with leading global standards such as GDPR , PCI-DSS , HIPAA , CWE and OWASP ( MASVS and MSTG ) while also meeting the Saudi Central Bank ( SAMA ) requirements .

Appknox ’ s platform offers comprehensive security features , including static and dynamic application security testing ( SAST and DAST ), API security , Software Bill of Material ( SBOM ) and Store Monitoring .

These solutions integrate seamlessly into DevOps and DevSecOps workflows ,

To address data residency concerns , Appknox offers local cloud and on-premises deployment options , ensuring strict adherence to privacy regulations in Saudi Arabia . These

Subho Halder , CEO of Appknox

capabilities align with the Kingdom ’ s Vision 2030 , where the rise of Digital Transformation across fintech and e-commerce sectors underscores the importance of securing mobile applications against evolving threats .

“ Launching our local instance in Saudi Arabia is a significant milestone in our journey to support businesses in building secure and compliant mobile ecosystems ,” said Subho Halder , CEO of Appknox .

Its announcement took place during the Child Protection in Cyberspace ( CPC ) Summit at the GCF Annual Meeting , co-organised by the Global Cybersecurity Forum Institute , the International Telecommunication Union ( ITU ), UNICEF , WeProtect Global Alliance and the DQ Institute .

The CPC initiative , established by the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia , Mohammed bin Salman , underscores a global commitment to promoting the digital well-being of children worldwide .

Dr . Yuhyun Park , Founder of the DQ Institute , emphasised that the launch of the CPC Index represents the first tangible action following the UN General Assembly agreement on the Pact for the Future backed by the Global Digital Compact , which highlighted the importance of child protection in cyberspace .

“ The CPC Index will serve as an important tracking and monitoring tool to measure the global progress of the CPC commitment towards creating safer digital spaces for children , in alignment with the 2024 UNGA global agreement ,” said Dr . Park .

“ This tool is designed to empower countries by offering a comprehensive insight on their current status in child online safety and helping them design targeted national strategies and actions to enhance their national CPC Index performance .”

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