Cyberani signs an agreement with IBM at Black Hat MEA 2025

During Black Hat Middle East and Africa 2025, Cyberani, and Aramco Digital company, announced the signing of a collaboration agreement with IBM to discuss the joint development of cybersecurity services tailored to the Saudi market. The partnership will explore ways to bring together IBM’s advanced technologies and AI driven security capabilities with Cyberani’s deep understanding of the national cybersecurity landscape and its growing role in enabling critical sectors across the Kingdom.

Under this agreement, Cyberani and IBM will look at how to design and deliver specialized cybersecurity solutions that help public and private sector organizations detect and respond to sophisticated threats in real time, while continuously improving their cybersecurity maturity. The collaboration focuses on building service models that are aligned with local regulatory requirements and international best practices, and that support customers throughout their security transformation journeys.

Commenting on the agreement, Tareq Albassam, Chief Strategy Officer at Cyberani, said:

“Our collaboration with IBM marks an important milestone in how cybersecurity services are designed, operated, and scaled to meet the needs of organisations in Saudi Arabia and the wider region. We are moving beyond short term, project-based engagements toward building sustainable service offerings that connect risk analysis, AI enabled technologies, and the real operational needs of critical sectors in the Kingdom. Through this partnership, we aim to create tangible value for our customers, strengthen trust in the digital infrastructure, and support Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become a leading regional hub for cybersecurity.”

Khalid Alofaysan, Country Head and Managing Partner, IBM Consulting Saudi Arabia, added: “At IBM Consulting, we’re pleased to collaborate with Cyberani in shaping a new generation of cybersecurity services for the Saudi market. As a trusted transformation partner to many of the Kingdom’s leading organizations, IBM Consulting combines deep industry expertise, strategic advisory capabilities, and the power of advanced technologies such as AI and hybrid cloud to help clients accelerate their digital journeys with confidence. Cyberani brings invaluable local insight and a strong understanding of sector-specific challenges, complementing our global experience in designing and implementing cybersecurity strategies that are both practical and future-ready. Together, we aim to strengthen the Kingdom’s cyber resilience and support secure, sustainable digital transformation in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives.”

This collaboration reflects Cyberani’s strategy to build impactful partnerships with leading global technology companies such as IBM, expanding access to advanced cybersecurity services in Saudi Arabia, creating joint offerings that can compete at a regional level, and reinforcing the Kingdom’s position as an influential player in the global cybersecurity landscape.

The collaboration is subject to the parties reaching definitive agreements.