Beyon Cyber adds Trend Micro cyber solutions to SME offering

Beyon Cyber has agreed a strategic agreement with global cyber defender Trend Micro, enabling the Bahrain-based cyber consultancy to bring Trend Micro’s solutions to the nation’s SME sector.

In Bahrain, micro, small and medium enterprises make up over 90% of all businesses in the country. Combined, they represent a major force in Bahrain’s $44 billion (nominal GDP) economy, estimated at around 30% of the total.

Similar to government institutions and larger enterprises, small and medium enterprises face a continuous cyber risk, with threats of all kinds looming on the horizon – and that risk is expected to only be on the up in the coming years.

Teaming up with Trend Micro, an American-Japanese global leader in cyber security software solutions, Beyon Cyber aims to help the SME segment beef up the security of its digital frontiers.

“The swift digitization within SMEs, often the pulse of innovation, brings about heightened cyber risks to a key sector of Bahrain’s economy. It is our responsibility to guarantee that these businesses can readily access straightforward, effective, and affordable cybersecurity solutions,” said Shaikh Khalid bin Daij Al Khalifa, CEO of Beyon Cyber.

Through the partnership, Bahrain’s SME’s will have access to Trend Micro’s “comprehensive and affordable cyber security solutions”, said Al Khalifa: “We are proud to announce our tailor-made solution for SMEs, offering robust protection at minimal cost. This enables them to concentrate on running their core business without compromising on security.”

To deliver the offering to Bahraini SMEs, Beyon Cyber is working together with telecom company Batelco.

Commenting on the partnership, Abdulla Danesh, General Manager for Enterprise at Batelco, said: “We are delighted to work alongside Beyon Cyber to deliver on our mutual commitment to Bahrain’s SME sector, supporting them with their digital transformation and advanced cyber security requirements.”

Mohamed Mrad, who oversees Trend Micro’s channel partners across the Middle East, stated: “Collaborations with industry leaders like Beyon Cyber are pivotal in introducing innovative cybersecurity products and services aligned with market needs. We at Trend Micro believe this service will reinforce Beyon Cyber's position as a cybersecurity trailblazer and cater to an important sector in the Kingdom.”