Appknox launches operations in Saudi Arabia

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Nov 26, 2024
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Riyadh - Sharikat Mubasher: Appknox, a global leader in mobile application security, officially launched its operations in Saudi Arabia during Black Hat MEA, introducing AI-driven solutions designed to address the unique challenges of the Kingdom’s digital economy.

In a statement, Appknox unveiled that this move aligns with its commitment to delivering enterprise-grade security that empowers businesses to protect their mobile application ecosystems proactively.

Appknox's platform offers comprehensive security features, including static and dynamic application security testing (SAST and DAST), API security, Software Bill of Material (SBOM), and Store Monitoring. These solutions integrate seamlessly into DevOps and DevSecOps workflows, enabling faster, more reliable release cycles.

The company ensures compliance with leading global standards such as GDPR, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, CWE, and OWASP (MASVS and MSTG) while meeting the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) requirements.

Subho Halder, CEO of Appknox, stated that launching operations in Saudi Arabia marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey to support businesses in building secure and compliant mobile ecosystems.

"With our solutions tailored to meet SAMA regulations and regional data policies, we aim to empower organizations to strengthen trust, drive innovation, and align with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030,” Halder elaborated.

Appknox ensures faster response times and robust protection against mobile application malware, brand abuse, and phishing attacks by prioritizing proactive security.

Moreover, Appknox will unveil its latest AI test cases, designed to tackle challenges posed by generative AI, at Black Hat MEA 2024.


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