DATA-CENTRIC SECURITY TAKES CENTRE STAGE IN SAUDI ARABIA'S DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

SECLORE'S URAZ FARUKH EXPLORES HOW THE KINGDOM'S REGULATORY DIRECTION AND AI ADOPTION ARE SHAPING THE FUTURE OF COMPLIANCE AND CYBER RESILIENCE.

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Saudi Arabia's rapid digital expansion is reshaping how organisations approach governance, risk, and compliance, creating a transformative moment for cybersecurity in the Kingdom. With national regulators strengthening frameworks and enterprises accelerating cloud, Al, and data-driven initiatives, the demand for mature, adaptive, and intelligence-led security models has never been greater. Compliance is no longer viewed as a checkbox exercise — it has become a strategic pillar that supports innovation, sovereignty, and long-term digital resilience.

Within this evolving landscape, Seclore is playing a significant role in helping organisations secure sensitive data across decentralised, multi-cloud, and Al-enabled environments. Speaking to Daniel Shepherd, Online Editor, Tahawultech.com at Black Hat MEA 2025, Uraz Farukh, Vice President Sales MENA, shared a detailed perspective on Saudi Arabia's cybersecurity maturity, emerging gaps and opportunities, and how Seclore's product strategy aligns with the Kingdom's national digital transformation agenda. Farukh also reflects on the strategic value of Black Hat MEA as a platform for collaboration, customer engagement, and shaping the region's cybersecurity dialogue.

Interview excerpts:

How do you see the Saudi compliance landscape evolving over the next few years?