Saudi Arabia’s cybersecurity sector is shifting from traditional, periodic audits to a model of continuous, AI-driven risk management. At the forefront of this change, local cybersecurity firm Solidrange is showcasing its platform designed for real-time governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), meeting a growing demand as the Kingdom accelerates its digital transformation.
Quick Facts
- Shift from manual audits to continuous AI monitoring.
- Middle East data breach cost averages $8.75 million.
- Demand fueled by Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 agenda.
From Checklists to Continuous Compliance
The days of relying on scheduled reviews and static reports are fading. As companies across Saudi Arabia embrace digitalization, they are deploying AI-powered systems to gain immediate visibility into cyber risks and automate compliance workflows. This move marks a fundamental change in how GRC is perceived.
According to Jamal M. Labani, Co-Founder and CEO of Solidrange, governance is no longer an episodic function but an operational capability embedded into daily business processes. “AI technologies are increasingly being used for tasks such as evidence collection, phishing simulations, risk detection, and compliance monitoring, helping organizations respond to emerging threats more quickly and effectively,” Labani noted.
This evolution is critical in a high-stakes environment. IBM’s 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report found that the average cost of a data breach in the Middle East hit $8.75 million, substantially higher than the global average.
The Human-AI Partnership in Governance
While AI can automate repetitive tasks, industry leaders stress that accountability remains a human responsibility. Companies are adopting augmented governance models where AI handles monitoring and analytics, while humans oversee strategic decisions and audits.
This approach is reshaping the roles of security professionals. Instead of being bogged down by data collection, they can focus on interpreting AI-generated insights, prioritizing threat responses, and making informed strategic decisions to bolster their organization’s cyber defenses.
Vision 2030 Accelerates Demand
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is a major catalyst for this trend. As the government and private sector digitalize, regulatory requirements are becoming more complex. This has created significant opportunities for locally developed cybersecurity platforms like Solidrange’s, which are built to address the specific regulatory and operational needs of the Kingdom.
Enterprises that successfully merge AI automation with strong human-led governance will be best equipped to handle new threats, maintain compliance, and ensure operational resilience in a rapidly changing digital environment.
About Solidrange
Solidrange is a Saudi-based cybersecurity company that provides an AI-driven platform for automating governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). The platform is designed to help organizations manage cyber risks continuously and adapt to evolving regulatory requirements in real time.
Source: MEA TechWatch
