Shieldworkz Featured in Top UAE News Outlets
Covered by leading UAE news outlets including Abaq Alemarat, UAE Analyst, Pro Khaleej, Behedua, Jawab Arabi, and many others.
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 23, 2025 – Shieldworkz, a global innovator in operational technology (OT) cybersecurity, today announced a significant expansion of its Cyber-Physical System (CPS) security portfolio. The move comes in response to the escalating complexity of cyber-physical threats, tighter regulatory frameworks, and growing customer demand for real-time security posture management.
This latest suite of services delivers:
AI Powered Risk & Gap Assessment: Deep dive analytics identify vulnerabilities across OT environments, prioritizing remediation tasks for maximum impact.
Automated Exposure & Cyber Risk Management: Continuous monitoring and dynamic risk scoring help organizations instantly detect and mitigate misconfigurations, unpatched systems, and anomalous behaviors.
Security Posture Optimization: Actionable dashboards and automated playbooks enable security teams to align operations with the latest frameworks, IEC 62443, NIST CSF, NIS2, NCA OTCC, MITRE ATT&CK®, and Zero Trust architectures.
“Cyber threats are evolving faster than ever, and so must the way we defend against them. Our expanded OT security offerings are designed to give organizations the insights and control they need to proactively manage cyber risk, not just react to it. We’re bridging the gap between visibility and action,” said Kiran Zachariah, CEO of Shieldworkz.
Since its inception, Shieldworkz has partnered with leading enterprises and government entities, across utilities, oil & gas, aviation, manufacturing, mining, and smart-city projects, to safeguard mission-critical OT infrastructures. By integrating advanced managed security services, a SOC-as-a-Service (SOCaaS) offering, and a world-class consulting platform, Shieldworkz delivers end-to-end protection from the factory floor to the control room.
Covered by leading UAE news outlets including Abaq Alemarat, UAE Analyst, Pro Khaleej, Behedua, Jawab Arabi, and many others.
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 23, 2025 – Shieldworkz, a global innovator in operational technology (OT) cybersecurity, today announced a significant expansion of its Cyber-Physical System (CPS) security portfolio. The move comes in response to the escalating complexity of cyber-physical threats, tighter regulatory frameworks, and growing customer demand for real-time security posture management.
This latest suite of services delivers:
AI Powered Risk & Gap Assessment: Deep dive analytics identify vulnerabilities across OT environments, prioritizing remediation tasks for maximum impact.
Automated Exposure & Cyber Risk Management: Continuous monitoring and dynamic risk scoring help organizations instantly detect and mitigate misconfigurations, unpatched systems, and anomalous behaviors.
Security Posture Optimization: Actionable dashboards and automated playbooks enable security teams to align operations with the latest frameworks, IEC 62443, NIST CSF, NIS2, NCA OTCC, MITRE ATT&CK®, and Zero Trust architectures.
“Cyber threats are evolving faster than ever, and so must the way we defend against them. Our expanded OT security offerings are designed to give organizations the insights and control they need to proactively manage cyber risk, not just react to it. We’re bridging the gap between visibility and action,” said Kiran Zachariah, CEO of Shieldworkz.
Since its inception, Shieldworkz has partnered with leading enterprises and government entities, across utilities, oil & gas, aviation, manufacturing, mining, and smart-city projects, to safeguard mission-critical OT infrastructures. By integrating advanced managed security services, a SOC-as-a-Service (SOCaaS) offering, and a world-class consulting platform, Shieldworkz delivers end-to-end protection from the factory floor to the control room.
Broad Coverage Across UAE Media
The expansion garnered extensive media attention across top regional outlets, including:
Abaq Alemarat, which highlighted Shieldworkz’s AI driven gap analysis as “a game changer for industrial operators.”
UAE Analyst, praising the company’s automated exposure management tools for “setting a new benchmark in OT risk reduction.”
Pro Khaleej, noting that “Shieldworkz’s strengthened posture-management capabilities will help UAE organizations meet, and exceed, emerging NIS2 requirements.”
Behedua, underscoring the importance of continuous monitoring in critical infrastructure.
Jawab Arabi, featuring an in depth interview with CEO Kiran Zachariah on the future of OT cybersecurity.
Broad Coverage Across UAE Media
The expansion garnered extensive media attention across top regional outlets, including:
Abaq Alemarat, which highlighted Shieldworkz’s AI driven gap analysis as “a game changer for industrial operators.”
UAE Analyst, praising the company’s automated exposure management tools for “setting a new benchmark in OT risk reduction.”
Pro Khaleej, noting that “Shieldworkz’s strengthened posture-management capabilities will help UAE organizations meet, and exceed, emerging NIS2 requirements.”
Behedua, underscoring the importance of continuous monitoring in critical infrastructure.
Jawab Arabi, featuring an in depth interview with CEO Kiran Zachariah on the future of OT cybersecurity.
About Shieldworkz
Shieldworkz (Shieldworks OT Systems) is at the forefront of OT cybersecurity innovation, protecting cyber-physical systems across utilities, oil & gas, airports, ports, manufacturing, mining, and smart cities. Its proprietary technologies and comprehensive service offerings, spanning managed security, automated risk management, and AI-driven posture optimization, enable organizations to maintain real-time visibility, ensure compliance with global standards, and strengthen operational resilience.
About Shieldworkz
Shieldworkz (Shieldworks OT Systems) is at the forefront of OT cybersecurity innovation, protecting cyber-physical systems across utilities, oil & gas, airports, ports, manufacturing, mining, and smart cities. Its proprietary technologies and comprehensive service offerings, spanning managed security, automated risk management, and AI-driven posture optimization, enable organizations to maintain real-time visibility, ensure compliance with global standards, and strengthen operational resilience.
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Download the OT Security Compliance Kits
Access the Latest OT Security Threat Landscape Report
Stay ahead of tomorrow’s threats with Shieldworkz, your partner in proactive OT cybersecurity.
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