Trend Micro has launched its Middle East and Africa (MEA) headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The new MEA HQ will bolster region’s cybersecurity ecosystem, strengthen partnerships with government entities and private organisations, and accelerate the transition towards a safer digital future, in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and the digital ambitions of the wider region.
The launch of Trend Micro’s MEA headquarters in Riyadh, makes it the first global cybersecurity company to establish a regional base in Saudi Arabia. The MEA HQ comprises of a ‘Centre of Excellence’ for expert resources to manage incident handling and response for customers and partners, an ‘Executive Briefing Centre’ to host officials from both public and private sectors to showcase cutting-edge cybersecurity innovations. The HQ will also facilitate an ‘Innovation and Learning Centre’, that will provide skilling opportunities for graduates and professionals to accelerate their journeys in cyber security and information security.
“The launch of our Riyadh HQ is a futuristic step and a demonstration of our dedication to securing the digital ambitions of the Kingdom and the region”, said Dr. Moataz Bin Ali, Area Vice President and Managing Director, MEA, Trend Micro. The threat landscape is evolving every day and it is important that organisations in the region recognise the risk and are ready to commit to a more decisive action on their threat strategies to support their risk postures. As they continue to thrive in the new normal, Trend Micro will be at their side and will do everything in its capacity to secure their digital journeys.”
