KPMG signs Middle East partnership deal with cyber solutions provider Fortinet
The Advisory business of Big Four firm KPMG has signed a partnership agreement with Fortinet, a global provider of cybersecurity solutions.
Spanning the Middle East region, the two organizations aim to empower organizations with advanced cybersecurity tools, risk management strategies, and workforce training programs designed to protect sensitive data and critical infrastructure.
The cooperation combines Fortinet’s technical expertise in network security with KPMG’s advisory capabilities in digital transformation and regulatory compliance. The focus is on multiple industries, including healthcare, energy, financial services, and transport.
“We are proud to work with Fortinet to help organizations improve cyber resilience in many of the most critical sectors of our economy. Through this cooperation, we will help organizations implement secure, AI-enabled ecosystems that can not only protect customer data but also entice innovation and operational efficiency,” said Hossain Al Shedoki, Partner at KPMG.
Trevor Niblock, a fellow Partner at KPMG, added: “We are extremely excited to be partnering with Fortinet for AI security and advanced technologies in the Middle East. This brings together KPMG’s strategy though execution pedigree with Fortinet’s technical solution excellence to help our clients optimize and solve technology and security problems using automaton and AI.”
The partnership comes hot on the heels of KPMG being named one of the leading cyber consulting companies in the Middle East. The firm has partnership agreements with several specialized cyber companies and solutions providers.
“Our collaboration with KPMG combines Fortinet’s industry-leading security platform with KPMG’s strategic advisory expertise. Together, we enable organizations to securely accelerate their digital initiatives across IT, OT, and cloud environments. This partnership also reflects our shared commitment to ensuring that advancements in AI are harnessed responsibly within a robust cybersecurity framework,” said Alain Penel, a Vice President at Fortinet.
