Group-IB and VAS Integrated Solutions Sign MoU to Enhance Cybersecurity Cooperation in the Kingdom

Group-IB, a leading creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, and VAS Integrated Solutions, a value-added distributor (VAD) of leading brands, providing integrated IT solutions to the various market verticals Integrated Solutions, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore strategic cooperation and future channel-led expansion opportunities across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The agreement lays the groundwork for a strategic partnership that will enhance knowledge-sharing, innovation, and the development of solutions tailored to address the region’s rapidly evolving digital threats.

The MoU was signed by Mohammad Flaifel, Regional Sales Director of KSA and Türkiye at Group-IB, and Bilal Abdulrahman, Country Manager, KSA & GCC at VAS Integrated Solutions, on the sidelines of Black Hat MEA, reflecting a shared vision to support the growth of Saudi Arabia’s cybersecurity ecosystem through strong local partnerships.

The cooperation establishes a framework for joint market development, partner enablement, and awareness initiatives, grounded in Group-IB’s adversary-centric and predictive approach to cyber threat and fraud intelligence. Through its Digital Crime Resistance Center (DCRC) model, Group-IB combines on-the-ground expertise in the Middle East and Africa with its global threat intelligence, and investigative capabilities, enabling organizations in Saudi Arabia to anticipate, prevent, and respond to complex cyber and fraud threats with local context and rapid response.

Leveraging VAS’s local ecosystem, partner network, and market reach, the collaboration supports the effective delivery of these capabilities to organizations across the Kingdom, strengthening cybersecurity resilience in alignment with Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation priorities.

Beyond market development, the agreement underscores the importance of cybersecurity awareness and education. It includes scope for collaborative efforts to promote online safety and fraud prevention through the development of educational resources and initiatives, as well as hosting joint webinars, workshops, and training sessions designed for industry professionals. Additionally, the partnership explores opportunities to participate in advisory groups to elevate cybersecurity awareness at a national level.

“This partnership represents an important step in strengthening our long-term channel strategy in Saudi Arabia and reflects our dedication to building a safer and more secure digital environment. By working closely with VAS, we aim to expand our footprint in the Kingdom, support our partners, and better serve customers with advanced cyber and fraud intelligence capabilities tailored to the evolving local threat landscape.”

Mohammad Flaifel

Regional Sales Director of KSA and Türkiye at Group-IB

“We are proud to partner with Group-IB to enhance cybersecurity awareness and tackle critical digital challenges across the Kingdom. Together, we aim to empower businesses with the tools and knowledge needed to stay ahead in an evolving threat landscape, reinforcing our commitment to impactful collaboration and advanced solutions across the wider region.”

Bilal Abdulrahman

Country Manager, KSA & GCC, VAS Integrated Solutions

About Group-IB

Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Singapore, Group-IB is a leading creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime. Combating cybercrime is in the company’s DNA, shaping its technological capabilities to defend businesses, citizens, and support law enforcement operations.

Group-IB’s Digital Crime Resistance Centers (DCRCs) are located in the Middle East, Europe, Central Asia, and Asia-Pacific to help critically analyze and promptly mitigate regional and country-specific threats. These mission-critical units help Group-IB strengthen its contribution to global cybercrime prevention and continually expand its threat-hunting capabilities.

Group-IB’s decentralized and autonomous operational structure helps it offer tailored, comprehensive support services with a high level of expertise. We map and mitigate adversaries’ tactics in each region, delivering customized cybersecurity solutions tailored to risk profiles and requirements of various industries, including retail, healthcare, gambling, financial services, manufacturing, crypto, and more.

The company’s global security leaders work in synergy with some of the industry’s most advanced technologies to offer detection and response capabilities that eliminate cyber disruptions agilely.

Group-IB’s Unified Risk Platform (URP) underpins its conviction to build a secure and trusted cyber environment by utilizing intelligence-driven technology and agile expertise that completely detects and defends against all nuances of digital crime. The platform proactively protects organizations’ critical infrastructure from sophisticated attacks while continuously analyzing potentially dangerous behavior all over their network.

The comprehensive suite includes the world’s most trusted Threat Intelligence, The most complete Fraud Protection, AI-powered Digital Risk Protection, Multi-layered protection with Managed Extended Detection and Response (XDR), All-infrastructure Business Email Protection, and External Attack Surface Management.

Furthermore, Group-IB’s full-cycle incident response and investigation capabilities have consistently elevated industry standards. This includes the 77,000+ hours of cybersecurity incident response completed by our sector-leading DFIR Laboratory, more than 1,400 successful investigations completed by the High-Tech Crime Investigations Department, and round-the-clock efforts of CERT-GIB.

Time and again, its solutions and services have been revered by leading advisory and analyst agencies such as Aite Novarica, Gartner®, Forrester, Frost & Sullivan, KuppingerCole Analysts AG, and more.

Being an active partner in global investigations, Group-IB collaborates with international law enforcement organizations such as INTERPOL, EUROPOL and AFRIPOL to create a safer cyberspace. Group-IB is also a member of the Europol European Cybercrime Centre’s (EC3) Advisory Group on Internet Security, which was created to foster closer cooperation between Europol and its leading non-law enforcement partners.