COUNTRY FOCUS: BAHRAIN
With Bahrain at the cutting-
edge of Digital Transformation,
Intelligent CIO speaks to
Mirza Asrar Baig, CEO and
Founder of CTM360 and other
technology companies, about
the cybersecurity threats
facing the country.
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Spotlight on
cybersecurity in Bahrain
D
espite its size, Bahrain possesses one
of the most progressive IT sectors in
the Middle East. Bahrainis have proven
their talent for excelling in the industry and
many organisations in the country boast
Bahrainis handling high-profile roles.
The country’s government through
‘Tamkeen’ (a semi-autonomous government
agency that promotes the development
of private sector businesses) has been
heavily investing in local talents and start-up
businesses for entrepreneurs.
Perhaps the country’s best-known company
is the Bahrain Telecommunications
Company (Batelco), a leading digital
solutions provider with a global reputation.
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INTELLIGENTCIO
Though Bahrain is at the forefront of Digital
Transformation, the country is just as
susceptible to cyberattacks as the rest of the
region. That’s why we decided to ask Mirza
Asrar Baig, CEO and Founder of CTM360
and other technology companies, about the
cybersecurity scene in the country.
CTM360 is an award-winning cybersecurity
company which provides 24x7x365 Cyber
Threat Management as a subscription
service. It specialises in offensive defence
to identify and manage cyber blind spots
outside networks across the surface, and the
Deep and Dark Web.
It currently serves 25 of the Top 50 GCC Banks
as well as entities in oil and gas, healthcare,
sovereign wealth funds, aviation and other
sectors. Following success in the GCC, CTM360
now operates globally across 22 countries,
servicing 100 plus organisations, protecting
200 plus brands and 300 plus VVIPs.
CTM360 remains a leader in cyberspace
for Managed Threat Detection and
Response, Digital Risk Management, Threat
Intelligence, corporate and VIP brand
protection and anti-phishing.
Are there any unique cyberthreats
facing Bahrain or is it similar to the
rest of the region?
The overall threat landscape in Bahrain is not
that different from anywhere else in the world.
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