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Saudi Information Technology Company 'SITE'

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Saudi Information Technology Company 'SITE'
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The Saudi Information Technology Company 'SITE' is one of the Public Investment Fund Companies. Established in 2017, it leverages its domestic capabilities and international partnerships to develop innovative and reliable products, services, and solutions in the fields of cybersecurity and cloud computing. Additionally, SITE works on system integration and human capital development.

SITE's role

The Saudi Information Technology Company 'SITE' provides cybersecurity services, digital and cloud solutions, and data science. Additionally, the company focuses on localizing cutting-edge knowledge and innovative technologies.

The company keeps pace with global technological advancements, aligning with the National Digital Transformation Strategy. This aims to support the secure digital transformation of various programs such as smart cities, digital health, e-commerce, e-learning, the industrial revolution, tourism, digital government, and digital culture, providing a secure environment for creating a secure digital future.

In addition to the company's role in enriching local content by building a comprehensive domestic digital industry, providing digital and cyber solutions, and securing critical infrastructure, the company also establishes a reliable and secure domestic digital ecosystem focused on sustainability and global competitiveness while investing in national human capital.

Moreover, the company contributes to the realization of Saudi Vision 2030 by providing a secure environment suitable for the digital future of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This is achieved by leveraging economic and human capabilities to establish a digital sector that fosters the development of specialized skills and creates practical opportunities for the future.

SITE's objectives

The Saudi Information Technology Company 'SITE' aims to provide cybersecurity solutions and digital services. It contributes to securing the critical national infrastructure and vital information assets. Additionally, SITE focuses on developing specialized human capital and establishing a sustainable knowledge base in cybersecurity, the digital industry, and future technology development.

SITE's services and solutions

The Saudi Information Technology Company 'SITE' offers a comprehensive range of secure digital services and solutions, including cybersecurity services and solutions, enterprise services and solutions, cloud services and solutions, and human capital development.

SITE's products

The Saudi Information Technology Company 'SITE' has produced a set of platforms with different services, including the SITE Postal platform, SITE Inform platform, SITE Inspect platform, SITE Detect platform, and SITE Guard platform.

SITE's achievements

Since its inception, the Saudi Information Technology Company 'SITE' has contributed to enriching the local tech content, providing over 750 services to 250 beneficiaries. SITE has also enabled cybersecurity resilience across various national events, such as the Hajj seasons, the Future Investment Initiative, and during the Kingdom's presidency of the G20.

SITE's accreditations and honors

The Saudi Information Technology Company 'SITE' has received numerous certifications and awards, including the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS v4.0). It has also earned the Trusted Cloud Service Provider mark from the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), attained SOC2 compliance, and was ranked as a 'Leading Company' in the IDC Marketscape report for Managed Security Services (MSS) in the Gulf region for 2023. Additionally, it received a high rating in Cloud Computing Services under 'Category C'.

SITE's investment with the Korean company AhnLab Inc.

SITE signed an investment agreement with AhnLab Inc., a South Korean cybersecurity specialist, in April 2024. This partnership aims to localize and develop advanced cybersecurity technologies in the Kingdom, the Middle East, and North Africa.

The agreement enables both partners to transfer advanced cybersecurity technologies, such as Extended Detection and Response, Firewalls, and Intrusion Detection Systems, to customers in local and regional markets.

Additionally, the partnership lays the groundwork for a joint research and innovation initiative to localize advanced cyber capabilities and technologies in the Kingdom in line with the rapid developments in various cybersecurity fields.

Through its subsidiary, SITE Enterprises, SITE has acquired a 10 percent share in AhnLab by increasing the company's capital. This joint investment paves the way for both partners to expand their investment and research cooperation.