Honeywell announced launching a new center in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, to provide localised cybersecurity services for critical industrial sectors in the Kingdom. The center was announced at IKTVA Forum and Exhibition in Dhahran.
The Honeywell Himaya Center is designed to strengthen industrial cybersecurity capabilities in the Kingdom by offering more robust Operational Technology (OT) security solutions to address today’s evolving threats, while helping businesses maintain regulatory compliance, the company said.
The center will provide in-country Managed Security Services (MSS) to key sectors, including energy, manufacturing and utilities.
This includes Honeywell’s flagship Cyber Insight and Cyber Watch software solutions, which help businesses maintain continuous compliance with the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) OT Cybersecurity Controls (OTCC) regulations, and aim to support the use of automation and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled technologies, the company said.
“The launch of the Honeywell Himaya Center is a testament to our dedication to supporting Saudi Arabia’s localisation and industrial transformation objectives, and the ambitious vision set forth by the IKTVA program,” said Abdullah Al-Juffali, president, Honeywell Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
“The new center will bring critical local cybersecurity capabilities to the Kingdom, and support the growth of a resilient and self-reliant industrial ecosystem,” he added.
Saudi Arabia’s cybersecurity market is expected to grow from $3.6 billion currently to $10.5 billion by 2032.
Honeywell has been present in Saudi Arabia for over 70 years, delivering cutting-edge solutions and actively contributing to the government’s vision to advance technology adoption and advance sustainability efforts.
The company runs training programmes to help transform Saudi Arabia into a knowledge-based economy, equipping Saudi nationals with essential technical skills in various sectors including energy, automation, and aviation.
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