CyberKnight and Horizon3.ai Announce Alliance to Deliver Offensive Security in MENA

Dubai, UAE – December 2025 –
CyberKnight, a value-added distributor, announced a strategic partnership with Horizon3.ai, a provider of offensive security solutions. The announcement was made on the first day of Black Hat, in the presence of Horizon3.ai’s Matt Percival, Regional Director for EMEA, and Tamer Odeh, Regional Sales Director, alongside CyberKnight’s Avinash Advani, CEO and Founder, and Wael Jaber, Chief Strategy Officer.

Demand for automated penetration testing and adversarial exposure validation continues to rise. Organizations face limited red-team capacity, broader attack surfaces, and the need for continuous security control validation. The global market is shifting from manual assessments to scalable, automated models. Horizon3.ai has successfully executed over 180,000 autonomous pentests and was recently recognized as a Sample Vendor in Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Security Operations in the Adversarial Exposure Validation category.

Tamer Odeh, Middle East & Africa Regional Lead at Horizon3.ai, revealed that the company helps organizations move from reactive assessments to continuous security feedback loops. “This approach exposes exploitable weaknesses, validates fixes, and strengthens resilience over time,” he said.

Horizon3.ai enables security teams to operate with an attacker’s perspective. By automatically chaining misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and credential weaknesses into real attack paths, it verifies that remediation efforts work in practice. This approach helps organizations scale manual penetration testing to match the speed of digital transformation.

Across MENA, rapid cloud adoption, AI initiatives, and modernization are increasing the need for continuous security validation. Many organizations in banking, government, and energy still lack real-time visibility into their exposure. CyberKnight’s regional presence will help deliver offensive security solutions and integrate attacker-centric validation into existing architectures and regulatory frameworks.

Matt Percival, Regional Director for EMEA at Horizon3.ai, reported that partnering with CyberKnight enables autonomous pentesting and exposure validation for critical sectors. Wael Jaber, Chief Strategy Officer at CyberKnight, added that the partnership strengthens resilience for enterprises and government entities across the Middle East.

Key Highlights:

• Partnership brings Horizon3.ai’s automated pentesting to MENA enterprises.
• Focus on continuous security validation for cloud, AI, and digital programs.
• Targets banking, government, and energy sectors with real-time exposure management.

CyberKnight and PaladinAi FZCO Forge Alliance to Transform Analytics with AI for Law Enforcement and Banking Fraud

Dubai, UAE – September 16, 2025 – As organizations worldwide face a growing need to extract actionable insights from vast and diverse data streams, the ability to unify structured and unstructured intelligence has become mission-critical for law enforcement and banking sectors. From combating deepfakes to monitoring cyber-enabled fraud, threat actors are advancing quickly, leaving security and intelligence teams under pressure to accelerate data-driven decision-making.

To address this rising intelligence challenge, CyberKnight is excited to announce a strategic distribution partnership with PaladinAi. This collaboration marks a major milestone in bringing next-generation AI-powered analytics to the Middle East, Turkey and Africa. By combining PaladinAi’s breakthrough capabilities in multi-modal intelligence, including video, audio, and text analysis, with CyberKnight’s cybersecurity expertise and regional reach, we are poised to deliver transformative solutions for critical government and financial sector customers that demand speed and accuracy.

PaladinAi’s flagship platform, Intelliview, delivers real-time and historical analysis across multiple data sources within a scalable big data architecture. With capabilities such as deepfake detection, geospatial mapping, object recognition, speaker identification, voice transcription, and sentiment analysis, the platform enables security and intelligence teams to build contextual understanding and uncover hidden relationships faster and more accurately than traditional tools. Solutions such as DeepGaze and Phonetic AI strengthen these capabilities, helping investigators detect anomalies, authenticate digital evidence, and mitigate insider or outsider threats.

“Already supporting use cases in law enforcement, national security, forensic investigation, KYC Security & fraud detection, and cybersecurity, our platform is trusted in some of the most sensitive mission contexts. By joining forces with CyberKnight, recognized for its zero-trust security and intelligence-led approach to cybersecurity, the partnership aims to empower customers across META with integrated solutions optimized for high-assurance, high-stakes environments.” said Somesh Sahwney, Founder & CEO of PaladinAi.

“As threats evolve to exploit the digital information ecosystem, extracting insight at speed and scale becomes critical for both investigative and cyber defence missions. By adding PaladinAi to our portfolio, we strengthen our ability to help relevant organizations across the region accelerate deepfake threat detection, accelerating intelligence, and make informed decisions in real time. This partnership represents a significant step forward in delivering practical AI innovation for mission-critical environments,” added Wael Jaber, Chief Strategy Officer at CyberKnight.

 

About CyberKnight:

CyberKnight Technologies is a cybersecurity focused value-added-distributor (VAD), headquartered in Dubai, covering the Middle East with on-the-ground presence in all key Middle East markets. Our ZTX (Zero Trust Security) methodology, based on the Forrester framework, incorporates emerging and market-leading cybersecurity solutions that protect the entire attack surface, by leveraging AI, to help security teams at enterprise and government customers fortify breach detection, accelerate incident response & remediation, while addressing regulatory compliance. CyberKnight’s Art of Cybersecurity Distribution methodology enables strategic partners to achieve greater market penetration, return-on-investment, and time-to-value.

 

About PaladinAi

PaladinAi FZCO is a Dubai-based AI company specializing in multi-modal intelligence and big data analytics for law enforcement, national security, and financial services. Its platforms—IntelliView (video, audio & text analytics), DeepGaze (deepfake detection), Phonetic AI (secure audio intelligence), and AI Assistant (offline knowledge management)—deliver actionable insights to detect anomalies, authenticate evidence, and prevent fraud. Trusted in mission-critical environments, PaladinAi FZCO empowers organizations across the Middle East, Turkey, Africa, and worldwide to strengthen security and accelerate decision-making.

Cairo, Egypt – April 22, 2025 – CyberKnight, a leading cybersecurity value-added-distributor, proudly announces the official opening of its new Egypt representative office in New Cairo – District 5, reinforcing its commitment to the country’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. The inauguration ceremony took place on Tuesday, April 22nd.

With Egypt emerging as a key technology and cybersecurity hub, CyberKnight’s further expansion into the country is a strategic move aligned with the growing awareness of cyber risks and the need for strong compliance measures. The representative office will serve as a center of excellence, supporting the company’s rapidly expanding customer and partner ecosystem across the Levant, Egypt and Africa (LEA) region.

“Opening our Egypt representative office reinforces the country’s vital role in our regional strategy,” said Naoufal Mzali, Senior Regional Director LEA at CyberKnight. “Egypt’s vibrant technology ecosystem and its position as a gateway to Levant and Africa make it an ideal location for one of CyberKnight’s centers of excellence. We are dedicated to empowering regional organizations with advanced cybersecurity solutions, while fostering innovation.”

With a reinforced presence, CyberKnight is well-positioned to accelerate its momentum in the region. Ahmed Elbahnihy, Regional Sales Manager Egypt at CyberKnight, added, “Our high-caliber business development and technical teams on-the-ground in Egypt allow us to build closer connections and a more credible reputation with local enterprise and government entities, and we are excited to be part of CyberKnight’s growing legacy here.”

CyberKnight has experienced remarkable growth over the past three years, achieving a 67% CAGR and expanding across 13 countries in the Middle East and Africa. By enhancing its local presence in Egypt, CyberKnight can now act as a true extension of its vendors’ teams to address the unique regulatory and threat management challenges of the LEA region.

CyberKnight announces VAD partnership with Scanwave for META region

Dubai, UAE — April 16, 2025 – According to Gartner, by 2026, 50% of large enterprises will use an Integrated Risk Management (IRM) solution set to manage risk and compliance issues, up from 20% in 2021. Gartner also notes that IRM is evolving from traditional GRC platforms by offering a more real-time, and dynamic view of risk that aligns with business outcomes. Based on MarketsandMarkets Research, the global IRM market is expected to reach $19.4 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of over 14%, driven by increased regulatory complexity and digital transformation.

To support enterprise and government organizations across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) to build cyber resilience by enhancing their risk and compliance frameworks, CyberKnight has announced a strategic distribution partnership with Scanwave, an advanced Digital Integrated Risk Management (IRM) platform provider. Scanwave offers an end-to-end IRM platform that helps organizations digitally transform their risk, compliance, and audit programs — aligning business objectives with proactive risk mitigation strategies.

Scanwave offers their unique RiskWave Cyber Risk Assessment and Management platform powered by AI which uses an automated risk assessment to manage risk profile based on priority that matches risk treatment deadlines with control and risk owners. In addition, Scanwave provides the CyberWave AI solution – advanced Intelligent reporting that summaries the security posture of each host, covering a wide range of security testing services reporting and integration with the latest industry scanners.

“GRC has become a top priority in the regulatory environment across the region. Our collaboration with Scanwave comes at a time when META enterprises are accelerating digital transformation, making Integrated Risk Management essential to ensure business continuity, reduce operational threats, and meet evolving compliance standards. This partnership with Scanwave is perfectly aligned with the Governance layer of our Zero Trust Security methodology, enabling customers to operationalize risk management in a holistic and efficient way”, commented Wael Jaber, Chief Strategy Officer, at CyberKnight.

“We are excited to collaborate with CyberKnight, the leading Zero Trust Security advisor and pure-play cybersecurity VAD in the META region. Our joint mission is to deliver value through smarter, integrated risk solutions that empower CISOs, compliance officers, and executive leaders to confidently navigate an increasingly volatile risk landscape and optimize operational costs. Through this partnership we aim to extend our footprint in the region and bring our advanced IRM capabilities to organizations navigating the complex regulatory environment.”, added Dr. Ramzi Sunnar, Executive Chairman, at Scanwave.

 

About CyberKnight:

CyberKnight Technologies is a cybersecurity focused value-added-distributor (VAD), headquartered in Dubai, covering META region with on-the-ground presence in all key markets. Our ZTX (Zero Trust Security) methodology, based on the Forrester framework, incorporates emerging and market-leading cybersecurity solutions that protect the entire attack surface, by leveraging AI, to help security teams at enterprise and government customers fortify breach detection, accelerate incident response & remediation, while addressing regulatory compliance. CyberKnight’s Art of Cybersecurity Distribution methodology enables strategic partners to achieve greater market penetration, return-on-investment, and time-to-value.

 

About Scanwave:

Scanwave is a Digital Integrated Risk Management (IRM) platform that enables organizations to automate and manage risk, compliance, audit, and governance programs in one unified system. With an intuitive interface, customizable workflows, and real-time analytics, Scanwave empowers smarter decision-making and reduces risk at scale.

Dubai, UAE — November 27, 2024: CyberKnight, a leading cybersecurity value-added distributor (VAD) in the META region, has announced its strategic expansion into the Central, East, and West Africa (CEWA) region, reflecting its commitment to extending cybersecurity expertise and building resilient ecosystems across emerging markets. As part of this regional growth, CyberKnight has appointed Yaadhna Singh Gounden as the Regional Sales Director, CEWA & IOI (Indian Ocean Islands), to support enterprises and government organizations across CEWA to embrace the Zero Trust Security model, helping to safeguard critical assets and meet complex compliance mandates.

With over 17 years of extensive experience in cybersecurity and IT Distribution, Yaadhna brings a wealth of expertise in managing customers and partners relationships and driving business development across the Africa region. With the CEWA expansion, CyberKnight continues its focus on capacity building, offering advanced cybersecurity technologies and expertise that empower enterprises to tackle evolving threats. The company will leverage its extensive portfolio of Zero Trust solutions, combined with Yaadhna’s leadership, to deliver actionable strategies that enhance regional cyber defenses.

“CEWA expansion with the regional key hire marks an important milestone for CyberKnight. This market is witnessing rapid digital adoption and an increasing focus on cybersecurity resilience. CyberKnight’s expansion seeks to address the rising need for advanced solutions and expertise to help enterprises and governments in the region secure their digital ecosystems. Our goal is to bring effective and pragmatic cybersecurity strategies along with Zero Trust Security framework while addressing region-specific challenges.”, commented Avinash Advani, Founder and CEO at CyberKnight.

“Joining CyberKnight during such a pivotal time is an exciting opportunity. The challenges in CEWA’s cybersecurity landscape demand tailored approaches. My focus will be on fostering trust, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring that our solutions not only protect but enable businesses to thrive in an increasingly digital world. I look forward to collaborating with our customers and partners, while helping CyberKnight deliver on its mission to expand Zero Trust Security across emerging markets.”, commented Yaadhna Singh Gounden, Regional Sales Director, CEWA & IOI.

Dubai, UAE — CyberKnight, a leading cybersecurity value-added distributor (VAD) in the META region, is pleased to announce the strategic appointment of Samir Omar as GM Sales for Saudi Arabia. This key hire reflects CyberKnight’s commitment to expanding its presence in the Kingdom, building on its established leadership in the cybersecurity market, and addressing the increasing demand for Zero Trust Security solutions in the region.

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Dubai, UAE: CyberKnight, a leading cybersecurity value-added distributor (VAD) in the META region, is set to participate at GITEX Global 2024, the region’s largest technology exhibition, held from October 14-18 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. This year, CyberKnight will spotlight its cutting-edge approach to cybersecurity under the theme: “Elevating Cyber Resilience with Zero Trust Security 2.0”. CyberKnight will be participating with nine of its leading international portfolio vendors.

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Dubai, UAE — As environments continue to multiply in size and complexity, many organizations struggle to achieve full visibility across their entire estate—especially as they migrate to cloud environments. According to Gartner, cyber asset attack surface management (CAASM) is an emerging technology that enables security teams to solve persistent asset visibility and vulnerability challenges. Gartner anticipates the number of organizations with ≥95% asset visibility will grow to 20% by 2026, up from less than 1% today.

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Dubai, UAE: Organizations are fast adopting DevOps practices to enable faster delivery of customer value and agility at scale. However, security has often been viewed as a problem to fix later and not a requirement to factor into the pipeline, making it difficult to ensure that infrastructure and environments meet security and regulatory requirements without sacrificing speed. According to Gartner, “by 2027, DevSecOps practices will be embedded in 85% of product development teams, as opposed to 30% in 2022”.

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