The benefits of evolved MSS for Saudi Arabia

The value of Managed Security Services (MSS) was realized in the beginning f the 20^th century when corporations began revolutionizing their business operations with digitalized solutions. The years following marked the advent of better work-tracking methods, improved IT infrastructures and more linked automated operations. This meant that there was data being transferred over newer channels and needed to be secured urgently to prevent a leak of any critical data.

This was the global scenario, but why specifically should developed security models gain traction in Saudi Arabia?

Importance of MSS in Saudi Arabia

According to technology market research reports, business in the Gulf region is highly prone to cyber-attacks. It is as attractive to cybercriminals as to investors.

Saudi Arabia’s healthy economy makes it the most impacted region in terms of ransomware and cybercrime activities. As the world’s largest oil producer, it harbors some of the Gulf’s largest companies. Cybercriminals thus have luring targets including both monetary and intellectual property. In fact, in the past few years, Saudi Arabia has been highlighted as the most impacted region in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) area. This has an adverse effect on the country because continued incidences of attacks will make investors no longer consider the place safe for their businesses. Moreover, the existing ones will be caused huge financial losses leading to a downfall of the country’s economy.

How effectively has Saudi Arabia combatted this?

The Saudi Arabia Managed Security Services market has grown leaps and bounds. This has in a way secured the threat-laden land, however, not being completely cyber espionage-proof. With an increased number of devices linked to work, the number of ways to attack a business network has also seen a surge. The country thus remains at the dearth of advanced security systems that offer round-the-clock protection and enhanced risk-signaling capabilities. The introduction of these will aid real-time decision making thus protecting your sensitive information better.

There have been quite a few advancements that are yet to be established in the market. A recent announcement was made by BT Al Saudia about the launch of a next-generation MSS. Claims about its potential are that it this service will be active 24x7 for the detection and response to cyber threats. The initiatives that are still in the experimental phase are expected to mature with the maturation of crimes. Technology advancement is thus a key driver for the MSS industry in Saudi Arabia and is expected to continue to flourish.