Background: Bolstering Security for Government Operations
A Saudi Arabian government agency operates within a sensitive national context, demanding high security compliance. Protecting its data and operations is paramount. The agency sought a cybersecurity solution providing uncompromised data control and strong defense.
Seeking Data Sovereignty and Compliance
The agency needed an Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solution capable of full on-premise deployment. This setup was essential for high security compliance and complete data sovereignty. Several global security solution vendors, including a prominent competitor, were evaluated.
Solution: Genians EDR – The Choice for Full On-Premise Security
RASInfotech, a key Middle East partner of Genians, introduced Genian EDR to the agency. RASInfotech has a strong MEA track record, successfully introducing Genians’ NAC and ZTNA since 2018, and began actively introducing Genian EDR this year.
Following evaluation, the Saudi Arabian government agency selected Genian EDR (On-premise). The decisive factor was Genian EDR’s unique ability to provide a complete on-premise environment, which other global EDR vendors could not fully meet. This deployment successfully established a robust security environment meeting government mandates.
Meeting Core Requirements with Strategic Advantages
Genian EDR’s implementation provided key benefits aligning with the agency’s stringent needs:
- Uncompromising Data Sovereignty: The full on-premise deployment ensured that sensitive data and operations remained entirely within the agency’s network, meeting their highest security compliance mandates and guaranteeing complete data sovereignty.
- Advanced & Battle-Tested Threat Defense: The solution delivered robust threat detection capabilities and superior internal visibility for continuous monitoring and rapid response. Genian EDR is battle-tested against live, state-sponsored threats, notably those from North Korean-linked APTs. This deep expertise gained from defending critical Korean public and financial sectors directly enhances Genian EDR’s capability to counter similar sophisticated cyber threats globally.
- Scalable Architecture: Genian EDR is designed to handle large-scale deployments and high event volumes, supporting scalable expansion through clustering.
- Dedicated Local Support: The partnership with RASInfotech ensures dedicated local services and support, critical for smooth security operations in the region.
Though not currently using a Genian NAC-driven ZTNA solution, the successful EDR deployment fosters positive expectations for future security enhancements. The agency anticipates seamless integration and unified management with a future Genian NAC-driven ZTNA introduction.
Summary: Achieving Mandated Security Through Strategic Choice
The Saudi Arabian government agency enhanced its cybersecurity by strategically deploying Genian EDR (on-premise). This choice directly resulted from Genians’ proven technology meeting the client’s critical needs for data control and long-term visibility, supported by RASInfotech.
A Model for Differentiated Service and Growth
This success highlights Genians’ proven technology and differentiated service delivered through strategic partners like RASInfotech in the MEA market. By aligning EDR solutions precisely with customer needs—emphasizing on-premise control and internal visibility—Genians fosters success in critical sectors. Current operation in one site sets a strong foundation for future expansion across overseas operations.
