IoT Misr, a pioneer in Industrial IoT (Internet of Things) solutions, has announced that it has partnered with Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, to provide advanced operational technology (OT) cybersecurity solutions to industrial, manufacturing, and oil and gas organizations in Egypt .
This partnership combines IoT Misr’s experience in IIoT and automation technologies with Fortinet’s Security Fabric platform and operational technology security capabilities. By using the two technologies, IoT Misr will help provide industrial organizations and critical infrastructure operators with a full suite of OT cybersecurity services and solutions to help them guard themselves against emerging cyber threats.
According to Eng. Amr Nour, CEO and Co-Founder of IoT Misr, Fortinet’s distinguished global capabilities and expertise combined with IoT Misr’s experience in serving vital sectors in the field of IoT will result in the highest quality of services for protecting digital manufacturing lines from cyber-attacks, putting IoT Misr’s clients at the cutting edge of cybersecurity.
Eng. Khaled Fawzy, Fortinet Sr. Country Manager for Egypt, Libya, and Sudan, commented: “The Fortinet Security Fabric seamlessly enables security for converged IT/OT ecosystems. It provides an OT Security Platform with features and products to extend Security Fabric capabilities to OT networks in factories, plants, remote locations, and ships, helping to alleviate security risks across organizations. These innovations with help to ensure effective and efficient networking and cybersecurity performance and operation for both IoT Misr and its customers”.
Leveraging Fortinet solutions, IoT Misr will accelerate the progress of OT cybersecurity in various ways. These strategies include evaluating the operational technology network and detecting potential threats, as well as designing and implementing threat detection rules, access controls, and security policies expressly for OT settings. Furthermore, the solutions will involve the integration of OT and IT security management, allowing organizations to better respond to crises and track down threats. Finally, specialized cybersecurity training for operational technologies from Fortinet will be available to IoT Misr and its customers.
By leveraging this comprehensive suite of OT cybersecurity solutions and services, organizations will be better equipped to protect their mission-critical systems, processes, and data from evolving cyber threats, ensuring operational reliability and resilience.
