Kuwaiti, Canadian companies join forces to bolster local cybersecurity

Kuwait: B. Online, formerly known as Gulfnet Communications Company, in collaboration with Canadian based Stratejm, a Bell Canada company, has launched Kuwait’s first locally managed Security Operations Center (SOC) and Security Operations (SecOps) services. This initiative marks a major milestone in the region’s cybersecurity landscape, providing businesses and institutions with real-time monitoring, advanced threat detection, and rapid incident response to combat the growing number of cyber threats.

The SOC, the first of its kind in Kuwait, will be managed locally by certified security professionals, while leveraging Stratjem’s world-class technology and expertise. This partnership allows B. Online to offer comprehensive cybersecurity solutions, ranging from threat intelligence and incident response to 24/7 security monitoring, ensuring that organizations can safeguard their digital assets against evolving cyber risks.

Aliya Mawani, Ambassador of Canada to Kuwait, expressed her support for the partnership, stating, “This groundbreaking collaboration between B. Online and Stratejm, a Bell Canada company is a perfect example of growing Canada-Kuwait cooperation in the technology and cybersecurity sectors, underpinned by a shared commitment to innovation and security. The launch of Kuwait’s first locally managed Security Operations Center is a significant achievement, and I am proud to see Canadian expertise contributing to the enhancement of cybersecurity resilience in the region”.

Dina Alessa, CEO of B. Online, highlighted the significance of the launch, stating: “Establishing Kuwait’s first local SOC and SecOps services sets a new standard for cybersecurity in the region. Together with Stratejm, a Bell Canada company, we are empowering businesses and government entities with the tools and expertise they need to defend against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. This is a transformative step in ensuring digital safety for our clients.”

John Menezes, President & CEO of Stratejm, a Bell Canada company, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership. “I am thrilled to announce that Stratejm, a Bell Canada company, has signed a landmark agreement with B. Online KW, Kuwait’s leading telecommunications and information services provider, to establish the first Security Operations Centre (SOC) in Kuwait. This partnership is a pivotal first step for Stratejm, a Bell Canada company in the Middle East, creating a strong foothold for us to share Canadian innovation, knowledge, and expertise in the region, as we continue to secure digital transformations globally.”

The new Security Operations Center will offer continuous threat detection and response, along with SecOps services that integrate security and IT operations to protect organizations’ entire digital infrastructures. The center’s local presence ensures rapid response times and customized services for the Kuwait Market.

This local SOC represents a significant step toward enhancing Kuwait’s cybersecurity resilience. The partnership between B. Online and Stratejm, a Bell Canada company combines local market understanding with global expertise, offering the region unprecedented levels of protection against cyber threats.