{"id":123704,"date":"2025-07-22T17:10:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T16:10:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/me\/?p=123704"},"modified":"2025-07-22T17:10:44","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T16:10:44","slug":"gulf-bank-to-increase-digital-resilience-in-kuwait-with-crowdstrike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/me\/2025\/07\/22\/gulf-bank-to-increase-digital-resilience-in-kuwait-with-crowdstrike\/","title":{"rendered":"Gulf Bank to increase digital resilience in Kuwait with CrowdStrike"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Partnership to enhance cybersecurity awareness, increase digital resilience in Kuwait\u2019s business community whilst developing local expertise.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gulf Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CrowdStrike, a global leader in cybersecurity. The partnership aims to boost cybersecurity awareness, increase digital resilience within the business community and develop local Kuwaiti talent in this vital field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MoU was signed in Dubai in the presence of a Gulf Bank delegation including Sami Mahfouz, Deputy CEO; Abdulrahman Al-Saddah, Chief Risk Officer; and Ross McNaughton, Chief Information Security Officer at Gulf Bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under this collaboration, the two parties will jointly implement educational initiatives, raising awareness among individuals and businesses and advancing cybersecurity modernisation throughout society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The agreement also includes the launch of a new cybersecurity service tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), integrating advanced cybersecurity solutions into Gulf Bank\u2019s offerings for this segment to help strengthen the business community\u2019s resilience against cyberthreats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This strategic initiative reflects the shared commitment of both organisations to develop Kuwait\u2019s cybersecurity capabilities and support national efforts to build a secure digital future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Commenting on the partnership, Abdulrahman Al-Saddah, Chief Risk Officer at Gulf Bank, said: \u201cWith the rapid pace of Digital Transformation in Kuwait, it is essential that cybersecurity awareness becomes an integral part of protecting both individuals and businesses.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He added: \u201cOur partnership with CrowdStrike will help elevate awareness, nurture local talent and equip SMEs with the necessary tools to counter increasing cyberthreats, thereby supporting sustainability.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rawad Sarieddine, Vice President of Sales for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa at CrowdStrike, stated: \u201cWe are proud to partner with Gulf Bank in this important initiative to collaboratively build cybersecurity awareness and talent, enhancing long-term digital resilience in Kuwait. With the growing complexity of cyberthreats and the rise of AI-powered attacks, it is critical that organisations have the knowledge and capabilities to effectively respond.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Partnership to enhance cybersecurity awareness, increase digital resilience in Kuwait\u2019s business community whilst developing local expertise. Gulf Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CrowdStrike, a global leader in cybersecurity. The partnership aims to boost cybersecurity awareness, increase digital resilience within the business community and develop local Kuwaiti talent in this vital field. 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