Sentinelone and Rilian Technologies Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand AI Cybersecurity Services in the Middle East

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Sentinelone and Rilian Technologies Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand AI Cybersecurity Services in the Middle East

SentinelOne (NYSE: S), a global leader in AI-native cybersecurity, has entered into a strategic partnership with Rilian Technologies to enhance the delivery of autonomous cybersecurity and AI-driven defense capabilities across the Middle East. The collaboration aims to support governments, enterprises, and critical industries as they accelerate digital transformation and adopt modern security frameworks.

The agreement strengthens both companies’ commitment to advancing next-generation cybersecurity by combining SentinelOne’s autonomous cybersecurity platform with Rilian’s expertise in secure technology adoption and regional implementation. Together, they aim to help organizations deploy, operate, and optimize advanced security programs at scale.

With the region undergoing rapid cloud modernization, AI adoption, and digital infrastructure expansion, Middle East organizations are increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated cyber threats, including nation-state attacks, ransomware, supply-chain exploits, and AI-enabled social engineering. Critical sectors such as energy, finance, transportation, and government require real-time detection and automated response models to maintain operational resilience.

Regulatory developments—including updated Information Assurance and Data Protection laws in the UAE, as well as national cybersecurity frameworks in Saudi Arabia and Qatar—are redefining compliance obligations, creating greater demand for advanced protection technologies.

“As organizations across the Middle East modernize at speed, they need partners who can deliver both world-class technology and deep regional services expertise,” said Meriam ElOuazzani, Regional Senior Director, Middle East, Turkey and Africa at SentinelOne. “By combining SentinelOne’s AI-native cybersecurity platform with Rilian’s proven capabilities, we aim to support the region in building autonomous, resilient cyber defense programs that stay ahead of emerging threats.”

The partnership will provide full-stack cybersecurity services, including advanced deployment, integration, SOC enablement, and operational technology (OT) security programs. It will also expand support for air-gapped and mission-critical environments, allowing essential service operators to implement advanced security controls while maintaining operational continuity.

“We partnered with SentinelOne to reinforce our ecosystem of autonomous cybersecurity capabilities that safeguard the world’s most critical missions,” said Christian Schnedler, Co-Founder and CEO of Rilian Technologies. “This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to fortifying digital resilience across the Middle East.”

Beyond technology implementation, the collaboration will prioritize skills development by building local cybersecurity expertise and expanding regional training programs. This effort aims to help organizations transition from reactive security operations to proactive, intelligence-led defense strategies across cloud, identity, endpoint, and OT environments.

By integrating SentinelOne’s cutting-edge innovation with Rilian’s ability to accelerate secure technology adoption, the partnership is set to advance modern cybersecurity excellence across the Middle East and enhance the protection of critical assets amid rapidly evolving cyber risks.