SentinelOne Reinforces Cybersecurity Readiness in Support of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030

As Saudi Arabia accelerates its digital transformation under the ambitious framework of Vision 2030, cybersecurity has emerged as a central pillar enabling national growth and resilience. The Kingdom’s rapid adoption of advanced technologies, cloud ecosystems, and AI-driven innovation is creating new opportunities while introducing more complex security challenges for organizations across sectors.

In an executive discussion on the sidelines of SentinelOne’s participation at Black Hat Middle East and Africa 2025, Meriam ElOuazzani, Regional Senior Director for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa, outlined the company’s strategic commitment to supporting this transformation through intelligent cybersecurity innovation and in-country investment.

“Vision 2030 is reshaping every dimension of digital advancement in Saudi Arabia. It brings together modernization, technology adoption, and national resilience. At SentinelOne, our role is to stand beside organizations in the Kingdom as a trusted partner, helping them safeguard their environments while enabling continuous innovation and sustainable growth,” ElOuazzani said.

She highlighted a significant shift in the regional technology landscape, with enterprises rapidly embracing cloud, generative AI, and modern identity frameworks. This evolution, she noted, is driving demand for autonomous, integrated, and future-ready security solutions.

“Cybersecurity today is defined by visibility, speed, and operational simplicity. The Singularity Platform delivers unified, AI-driven security that spans the entire enterprise, empowering teams to prevent, detect, respond, and recover with clarity and confidence. It reduces complexity at a time when organizations need to move faster than ever,” she explained.

Addressing the evolving threat landscape, ElOuazzani stressed that attacks are increasingly coordinated across endpoints, cloud workloads, identities, and networks. Traditional siloed tools can no longer provide the resilience required at national and enterprise scales.

“Organizations need a platform that sees everything, protects everywhere, and automates actions at machine speed. Our mission is to deliver that capability so businesses can pursue transformation without compromising security.”

Reflecting SentinelOne’s long-term commitment to the region, ElOuazzani announced the opening of the company’s new regional headquarters in Riyadh. The move represents a significant milestone in strengthening in-country presence, customer support, partner engagement, and alignment with the Kingdom’s national cybersecurity objectives.

“Saudi Arabia is one of the fastest-growing digital economies globally. Our investment in the Riyadh headquarters demonstrates our confidence in the Kingdom’s potential and our dedication to supporting its cybersecurity journey. We fully believe in Vision 2030, and SentinelOne is committed to being an active contributor to its success,” she said.

A key priority in the company’s regional strategy is the development of local talent. ElOuazzani shared that SentinelOne is expanding specialized training programs, hands-on labs, and academic collaborations to create career pathways for future Saudi cybersecurity professionals.

“We are partnering closely with universities and technical institutions to equip the next generation with advanced skills in threat hunting, AI-driven security operations, and modern SOC practices. Building national capabilities is essential, and we are proud to contribute to this mission.”

Speaking about Black Hat MEA, she concluded:

“Black Hat MEA is a critical platform for us. It allows direct engagement with customers, partners, and security leaders from across the region. It is an opportunity to share insights, demonstrate innovation, and help organizations strengthen their readiness in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.”