Operational technology cybersecurity will be a key focus at Black Hat MEA 2025 in Riyadh this week, as companies showcase solutions designed to protect critical infrastructure across Saudi Arabia’s energy, utilities, and transportation sectors. Nozomi Networks will demonstrate its industrial security platform at the event, taking place December 2-4 at RECC Malham.

Key Takeaways

  • Nozomi Networks demonstrates wireless and host-based OT/IoT security sensors at Black Hat MEA 2025 in Riyadh
  • Solutions address Saudi Arabia’s OTCC-1:2022 regulatory framework for critical infrastructure cybersecurity
  • Saudi Arabia maintains global cybersecurity leadership ranking in 2025 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook

Advanced Monitoring Tools for Industrial Environments

The company will showcase Guardian Air, a wireless sensor for OT and IoT visibility, alongside Nozomi Arc, a host-based security sensor for endpoint threat detection. Additionally, the demonstration will include the company’s broader platform featuring Guardian, Vantage, and related monitoring components.

According to Muath Alsuwailem, Regional Sales Director at Nozomi Networks, the event provides an opportunity to engage with regional decision-makers on OT cybersecurity challenges. “Safeguarding operational technology and IoT environments is essential for both national security and business continuity,” Alsuwailem said.

The solutions feature monitoring capabilities, automated analytics, and risk management tools aimed at converged IT/OT environments. These systems are designed to address the expanding attack surface in industrial settings where traditional network boundaries have dissolved.

Alignment with Saudi Cybersecurity Framework

Saudi Arabia retained its top global ranking for cybersecurity in 2025, according to the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook. This achievement reflects ongoing investment in securing digital and industrial infrastructure nationwide.

The National Cybersecurity Authority’s Operational Technology Cybersecurity Controls (OTCC-1:2022) establishes mandatory requirements for organizations operating critical national infrastructure. The framework aims to strengthen cybersecurity posture across industrial control systems.

Nozomi Networks’ platform addresses compliance requirements within OTCC-1:2022, as well as international standards including ISA/IEC 62443 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. The system provides integrated IT/OT visibility and automated risk management capabilities designed to meet these regulatory obligations.

Industry Recognition and Compliance Support

The company was recently named in the Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice for CPS Protection Platforms and recognized as a Leader in IoT Security Solutions by Forrester. These industry acknowledgments reflect customer feedback and analyst evaluation of the OT cybersecurity market.

At Black Hat MEA, attendees can visit stand H1.T80 to view demonstrations of the company’s solutions and discuss compliance strategies for IEC 62443 and related frameworks.

What’s Next

As Saudi Arabia continues expanding its critical infrastructure under Vision 2030 initiatives, operational technology cybersecurity remains a priority for industrial organizations. The convergence of IT and OT systems creates both efficiency opportunities and expanded security requirements, particularly in energy, utilities, and transportation sectors where operational disruption carries significant consequences.

Industry participants at Black Hat MEA will have opportunities to evaluate emerging technologies for industrial cybersecurity and discuss implementation strategies aligned with the Kingdom’s regulatory requirements.