CrowdStrike signs MoU with Aramco to advance cybersecurity in Saudi Arabia

CrowdStrike (CRWD) announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding in Saudi Arabia with Aramco. The collaboration aims to pave the way for CrowdStrike’s long-term investments in cybersecurity to help advance a unified, Kingdom-wide security model. CrowdStrike plans to explore opportunities with Aramco to help build and operate cybersecurity at a national scale, including establishing a regional headquarters and deploying in-country cloud capabilities. “The impact of this collaboration is expected to be felt beyond Aramco’s borders, as we set a new standard for cybersecurity excellence and inspire the emergence of a new generation of cybersecurity leaders,” said Abdul Aziz Al Shafi, Aramco VP of cybersecurity & chief information security officer.