etisalat by e& UAE, Cyberint join forces to strengthen cyber security

Dubai, UAE, 16 March 2023 – Cyberint, an Impactful Intelligence and etisalat by e&, a brand representing the UAE telecoms pillar of e&, announced a joint agreement to enhance its cyber security infrastructure with real-time intelligence and monitoring solutions.

The deal comes at a time when cyber threats to the telecom industry are rapidly increasing due to factors such as legacy technology, large attack surfaces, and the valuable information they handle. In addition, high-profile attacks that resulted in the theft of sensitive personal data have further underscored the dangers faced by the industry.

Cyberint’s Argos platform offers real-time threat intelligence and monitoring of external risk exposure tailored to etisalat by e&’s attack surface. Cyberint’s presence across the open, deep, and dark web bolsters the cyber security of etisalat by e& bringing impactful intelligence to stay ahead of emerging threats.

Cyberint CEO Yochai Corem says, “No enterprise wants to wait until its information is compromised or its service impacted to take action against cyber criminals, yet many companies remain vulnerable.

“We are proud to be selected by etisalat by e& and further support the digital transformation programme. Our agreement with etisalat by e& shows that forward-looking companies, especially those in critical verticals such as telecom, are taking action and turning the tables on cybercriminals.”

Khalid Murshed, chief technology and information officer, etisalat by e& UAE says, “Working with Cyberint, a reputable cybersecurity partner, reflects our strategy to provide every means to fortify our company’s assets, secure our customers’ data and inspire confidence in all stakeholders in today’s interconnected world.

“At etisalat by e&, we remain committed to protecting our customers’ connectivity through advanced cyber security technologies. Our investment in the latest cybersecurity measures provides a solid layer of protection against the ever-changing cyber threats of the digital age.”

Cyberint’s will strengthen etisalat by e& capabilities to actively monitor its complex attack surface, prioritise risk factors, and take proactive measures against targeted attacks or campaigns before they occur.

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