The Rising Cyber Threat to Saudi Industry
In 2024,
manufacturing
accounted for
25%
of all identified ransomware attacks in KSA, underscoring the urgency for stronger defenses.
Legacy equipment, remote facilities, and complex supply chains make industrial systems vulnerable to disruptions that can halt production, impact exports, and damage the Kingdom’s reputation as a manufacturing hub.
Ahlan Cyber safeguards Saudi manufacturing by securing OT systems without disrupting production. Our compliance-aligned, industry-specific defenses protect critical assets, detect threats fast, and ensure plants stay operational, safe, and ready for the future.
Securing OT, IT, and
Everything in Between
As Saudi manufacturing modernizes, OT and IT are converging to boost efficiency and output, but also expanding the attack surface.
Ahlan Cyber provides unified security that keeps plants operational, safe, and compliant against any threat.
Challenges
Attacks on PLCs, SCADA, and MES systems can halt production lines and cause costly downtime.
AHLAN's DEFESNSE
Deploys protocol-aware monitoring, network segmentation, and rapid containment playbooks to isolate threats without shutting down entire plants.
Challenges
01
Challenges
Older OT equipment often lacks modern security features, leaving gaps attackers can exploit.
AHLAN's DEFESNSE
Implements passive asset discovery, tailored patching strategies, and compensating controls to secure legacy systems without risking operational stability.
Challenges
02
Challenges
Geographically spread plants and field facilities create visibility gaps and inconsistent security controls.
AHLAN's DEFESNSE
Provides centralized monitoring, secure remote access for operators and vendors, and consistent enforcement of OT security policies across sites.
Challenges
03
Challenges
Compromised vendors or integrators can introduce malicious code or insecure configurations.
AHLAN's DEFESNSE
Enforces vendor risk management, pre-deployment security validation, and continuous monitoring of third-party access and activities.
Challenges
04
Challenges
Design files, formulas, and process data are prime targets for cyber espionage.
AHLAN's DEFESNSE
Applies data classification, encryption, DLP, and secure collaboration environments to protect valuable IP from theft or leakage.
Challenges
05
Challenges
Manufacturers must align with NCA ECC, NDMO, and sector-specific mandates for OT security.
AHLAN's DEFESNSE
Manufacturers must align with NCA ECC, NDMO, and sector-specific mandates for OT security.
Challenges
06
Industrial Cybersecurity
That Meets Every Mandate
Manufacturers in Saudi must operate under strict cybersecurity mandates. Non-compliance isn’t just a regulatory issue. It can mean production shutdowns, lost contracts, and reputational damage.
Ahlan delivers compliance-driven OT security programs that integrate seamlessly with existing industrial systems to keep plants audit-ready without disrupting production.
1
Mapping & Gap Analysis:
Assess current OT/IT controls against NCA ECC, NDMO, IEC 62443, and ISO 27001 to identify gaps in both safety and security.
2
Industrial Governance Design:
Build tailored governance frameworks for OT and IT that align with critical infrastructure and sector-specific regulations.
3
Secure Architecture & Controls:
Implement network segmentation, encryption, and access management to meet compliance without affecting uptime.
4
Audit-Ready Documentation:
Prepare evidence and reporting for regulator inspections, global supply chain partners, and certification audits.
5
Continuous Compliance Monitoring:
Track changes in national and global standards, keeping plants audit-ready year-round.
Why Choose Ahlan Cyber
for Industrial Cybersecurity?
With specialised knowledge across critical domains and a strong regional track record, Ahlan Cyber is your trusted cybersecurity partner.
Fluent in Both OT and IT
Our teams understand the language of PLCs, SCADA, and MES as well as modern cloud, identity, and network security - bridging the gap between shop floor systems and enterprise technology.
Safety-First Security
Every change is validated against production risk windows, ensuring that security improvements never compromise operational safety or uptime.
Clear,Rapid Visibility
We deliver fast, non-intrusive asset discovery that identifies every device on your network—without risking controller performance or availability.
Resilient by Design
Our segmented security approach detects, contains, and remediates threats locally—preventing factory-wide shutdowns and keeping production on track.
Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
Get in Touch
3141, Anas Bin Malik Street,
8292 Al Malqa, Riyadh,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
++96 6569 016 866