GBM and Cisco have strengthened their cybersecurity collaboration through a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at GISEC GLOBAL 2026. The partnership aims to support organizations across the region in addressing evolving cybersecurity challenges and navigating increasingly complex digital and AI-driven environments with stronger resilience. The agreement reflects the continued collaboration between both organizations as they work toward delivering integrated security solutions and services aligned with the changing needs of enterprises.
The MoU was signed by Dr. Feras Al Jabi, General Manager of Technology at GBM, and Abdelilah Nejjari, Managing Director at Cisco for the Gulf, Levant, Türkiye, Caucasus and Central Asia. The signing marks another milestone in the longstanding partnership between GBM and Cisco, bringing together Cisco’s cybersecurity technologies with GBM’s regional expertise and experience in delivering technology solutions. Through this collaboration, both organizations aim to further enhance their cybersecurity capabilities and expand their support for businesses operating in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
As part of the collaboration, GBM and Cisco will work toward strengthening GBM Shield, GBM’s cybersecurity offering designed to provide organizations with advanced security solutions and services. By combining Cisco’s security portfolio with GBM’s knowledge of regional market requirements, the partnership seeks to help organizations improve their cyber resilience, strengthen protection strategies, and adopt security approaches that address emerging risks associated with digital transformation and artificial intelligence adoption.
The collaboration will also focus on expanding customer engagement initiatives, technology demonstrations, enablement programs, and go-to-market activities. These efforts are expected to create more opportunities for organizations to explore cybersecurity solutions and improve their ability to operate securely in an increasingly connected environment. Through shared expertise and coordinated initiatives, GBM and Cisco aim to help enterprises build confidence in their digital operations while supporting innovation across the region. The partnership highlights the growing importance of collaboration between technology providers and cybersecurity specialists in helping organizations prepare for new security demands.
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