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Cyber ResilienceChoosing a cybersecurity company in Kuwait is now a compliance decision as well as a technical one: Kuwait’s National Cyber Security Center (NCSC), established under Amiri Decree No. 37 of 2022, adopted the National Basic Cybersecurity Controls (NBCC) as a mandatory baseline under Decision No. 2 of 2026, giving in-scope entities 18 months to comply. Banks also answer to the Central Bank of Kuwait’s Cyber and Operational Resilience Framework.
The threat is also local: the Rhysida ransomware group claimed an attack on Kuwait’s Ministry of Finance in September 2023, according to The Record, and a cyberattack took down Ministry of Health hospital systems and its healthcare app a year later, The Record reported. IBM’s 2026 Cost of a Data Breach Report puts the average breach cost for Middle East organizations at $8 million, against a global average of $4.99 million.
How this list was put together
Each company was assessed against six criteria that matter to Kuwaiti buyers, and the descriptions draw only on each company’s own announcements, accreditation listings and published service pages.
- Kuwait presence: a registered entity, office or in-country team in Kuwait.
- Service breadth: coverage across offensive testing, detection and response, and governance.
- Verifiable accreditation: credentials that appear on the accrediting body’s own register, such as CREST.
- Regulatory fit: experience with NBCC, CBK CORF, CITRA and SWIFT CSCF requirements.
- Operating model: 24/7 monitoring capability and clear handling of client data.
- Public track record: announced partnerships, programs or client work in Kuwait.
1. DTS Solution
DTS Solution is a cybersecurity advisory, consulting and engineering firm that has been operating for more than 15 years since its founding in 2011. Part of Beyon Cyber, it runs its Kuwait office from Sama Tower, Jibla, and covers the full security cycle, from testing and 24/7 monitoring to incident response and regulatory compliance, which is why it leads this list.
Its penetration testing is CREST-accredited, and its incident response service holds CREST CSIR accreditation and DESC recognition, both visible on its CREST supplier profile. Testing covers networks, web applications, mobile applications, wireless networks and social engineering, with full red teaming for organizations that want to test detection and response.
On the defensive side, HawkEye provides 24/7 managed detection and response through its CSOC, XDR and ADR services, covering endpoints, cloud, identity and AI agents. DTS Solution also runs vCISO and GRC managed services, the Complyan GRC platform, OT and XIoT security through CS4, and AI security through S3CURE/AI.
For Kuwaiti regulated entities, the team works with CBK CORF, CITRA compliance and SWIFT CSCF requirements, and with NBCC evidence for entities in NCSC scope. DTS Solution reports more than 800 customers protected across the GCC.
Three things set it apart for Kuwaiti buyers:
- One provider for offensive testing, 24/7 detection and compliance evidence, so test findings can inform SOC detection use cases and audit records.
- More than 15 years of operations, with accreditations that buyers can check on the CREST register rather than take on trust.
- A Kuwait City team supported by offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh.
Best for: banks, government entities, oil and gas operators and telecoms that need testing, monitoring and NBCC or CBK evidence under one contract.
2. GBM Kuwait
Gulf Business Machines (GBM), founded in 1990, operates in Kuwait as Khorafi Business Machines (KBM). It launched GBM Shield, a cyber defense program built around managed security services and 24/7 access to its security team, at its security summit in Kuwait City in 2022.
GBM holds CREST and DESC accreditation for penetration testing and incident response. Announced Kuwait work includes a three-year GBM Shield agreement with Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait in 2023 and a 2025 agreement with the Arab Open University covering threat monitoring, threat hunting and digital forensics.
Best for: large enterprises that want managed security from a long-standing systems integration partner.
3. Ooredoo Kuwait
Ooredoo Kuwait, established in 1999 and formerly Wataniya Telecom, runs a Business Security Monitoring portfolio built around its own Security Operations Center, with support for incident investigation, response and forensics. In 2022 it became the first telecom operator in Kuwait to receive a cloud service provider license from CITRA.
In 2025, Ooredoo Group’s managed security services, delivered with Innovatix Systems and covering a 24/7 SOC, EDR and XDR, went live in Kuwait.
Best for: enterprises that want SOC monitoring alongside in-country cloud hosting from a CITRA-licensed provider.
4. Zain Business (ZainTECH)
Zain launched managed cloud and cybersecurity services for corporate customers in Kuwait in 2022, delivered with ZainTECH, Zain Group’s digital and ICT solutions arm. Zain Kuwait’s business portfolio lists SOC as a Service with 24/7/365 monitoring, web application firewall as a service, managed DDoS protection and managed firewalls.
In 2025, ZainTECH launched an AI-powered managed security operations service supported by SOCs in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Jordan, with expansion into Kuwait announced at launch.
Best for: organizations already using Zain connectivity or ZainTECH cloud services that want security from the same provider.
5. solutions by stc Kuwait
The enterprise arm of stc Kuwait, solutions by stc, offers the Shield cybersecurity suite to Kuwaiti businesses, covering DDoS protection, SOC monitoring, email security and security awareness training.
Best for: stc enterprise customers adding managed protection to existing connectivity contracts.
6. Paramount Assure
Paramount Assure, formerly Paramount Computer Systems, is a Dubai-headquartered cybersecurity company founded in 1992, with an office in Kuwait City. It is a CREST member company whose listed specialisms include security testing, red teaming, security operations and managed security services.
At GISEC Global 2026, it announced a partnership focused on SAP system security and launched an AI-powered security investigation assistant for SOC teams.
Best for: GCC enterprises that want technology implementation and managed security from one specialist.
Cybersecurity companies in Kuwait at a glance
# | Company | Kuwait presence | Main services | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | DTS Solution | 15+ years operating; office in Jibla, Kuwait City | Penetration testing, red teaming, 24/7 MDR (HawkEye), incident response, GRC, OT and AI security | Regulated entities that want testing, monitoring and compliance evidence from one provider |
2 | GBM Kuwait | Local entity (Khorafi Business Machines) | GBM Shield managed security, penetration testing, incident response, integration | Large enterprises with multi-vendor estates |
3 | Ooredoo Kuwait | Kuwaiti operator since 1999 | SOC-based security monitoring, managed security, EDR and XDR, CITRA-licensed cloud | Enterprises pairing SOC monitoring with in-country cloud |
4 | Zain Business (ZainTECH) | Zain Kuwait business unit | SOC as a Service, web application firewall, DDoS protection, managed firewalls | Existing Zain connectivity and cloud customers |
5 | solutions by stc Kuwait | stc Kuwait enterprise unit | Shield suite: DDoS protection, SOC monitoring, email security, awareness training | Existing stc enterprise customers |
6 | Paramount Assure | Office in Kuwait City | Managed security, consulting, security testing, red teaming | GCC enterprises wanting a security specialist integrator |
How to choose a cybersecurity company in Kuwait
Start with your regulatory obligations, then define scope, then test each provider’s evidence: a provider that cannot show its accreditation on the issuing body’s register, or explain how its work produces NBCC or CBK CORF evidence, should not make your shortlist.
- Map your obligations: NBCC applies to government bodies and critical infrastructure in NCSC scope, CBK CORF to banks and financial institutions, CITRA rules to telecoms and digital service providers, and SWIFT CSCF to SWIFT users.
- Define the scope: list the environments involved (IT, cloud, OT and AI applications) and decide whether you need one-off testing, continuous monitoring or both.
- Verify accreditations at the source: check CREST and other credentials on the accrediting body’s own register, not on the provider’s website.
- Ask who does the work: request named testers and analysts, their certifications, and whether they work from Kuwait or remotely.
- Check data handling: confirm where logs, test evidence and reports are stored, and whether that meets your data residency obligations.
- Review sample deliverables: a redacted penetration test report and a sample SOC monthly report show quality faster than a sales deck.
- Agree service levels in writing: retesting terms for VAPT, and detection and response times for managed SOC, belong in the contract.
What is driving demand for cybersecurity services in Kuwait
Attackers are getting in through unpatched systems more often than before: the 2026 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report found that exploitation of vulnerabilities was the most common initial access vector, at 31% of breaches, up from 20% a year earlier, and only 26% of critical known-exploited vulnerabilities were fully remediated during 2025, Help Net Security’s review of the report notes.
Regulation adds a deadline: with NBCC published on 5 April 2026 and an 18-month compliance window, in-scope entities are working toward October 2027, and demand for providers with Kuwait regulatory experience is rising with it.
Choosing a cybersecurity company in Kuwait is now a compliance decision as well as a technical one: Kuwait’s National Cyber Security Center (NCSC), established under Amiri Decree No. 37 of 2022, adopted the National Basic Cybersecurity Controls (NBCC) as a mandatory baseline under Decision No. 2 of 2026, giving in-scope entities 18 months to comply. Banks also answer to the Central Bank of Kuwait’s Cyber and Operational Resilience Framework.
The threat is also local: the Rhysida ransomware group claimed an attack on Kuwait’s Ministry of Finance in September 2023, according to The Record, and a cyberattack took down Ministry of Health hospital systems and its healthcare app a year later, The Record reported. IBM’s 2026 Cost of a Data Breach Report puts the average breach cost for Middle East organizations at $8 million, against a global average of $4.99 million.
How this list was put together
Each company was assessed against six criteria that matter to Kuwaiti buyers, and the descriptions draw only on each company’s own announcements, accreditation listings and published service pages.
- Kuwait presence: a registered entity, office or in-country team in Kuwait.
- Service breadth: coverage across offensive testing, detection and response, and governance.
- Verifiable accreditation: credentials that appear on the accrediting body’s own register, such as CREST.
- Regulatory fit: experience with NBCC, CBK CORF, CITRA and SWIFT CSCF requirements.
- Operating model: 24/7 monitoring capability and clear handling of client data.
- Public track record: announced partnerships, programs or client work in Kuwait.
1. DTS Solution
DTS Solution is a cybersecurity advisory, consulting and engineering firm that has been operating for more than 15 years since its founding in 2011. Part of Beyon Cyber, it runs its Kuwait office from Sama Tower, Jibla, and covers the full security cycle, from testing and 24/7 monitoring to incident response and regulatory compliance, which is why it leads this list.
Its penetration testing is CREST-accredited, and its incident response service holds CREST CSIR accreditation and DESC recognition, both visible on its CREST supplier profile. Testing covers networks, web applications, mobile applications, wireless networks and social engineering, with full red teaming for organizations that want to test detection and response.
On the defensive side, HawkEye provides 24/7 managed detection and response through its CSOC, XDR and ADR services, covering endpoints, cloud, identity and AI agents. DTS Solution also runs vCISO and GRC managed services, the Complyan GRC platform, OT and XIoT security through CS4, and AI security through S3CURE/AI.
For Kuwaiti regulated entities, the team works with CBK CORF, CITRA compliance and SWIFT CSCF requirements, and with NBCC evidence for entities in NCSC scope. DTS Solution reports more than 800 customers protected across the GCC.
Three things set it apart for Kuwaiti buyers:
- One provider for offensive testing, 24/7 detection and compliance evidence, so test findings can inform SOC detection use cases and audit records.
- More than 15 years of operations, with accreditations that buyers can check on the CREST register rather than take on trust.
- A Kuwait City team supported by offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh.
Best for: banks, government entities, oil and gas operators and telecoms that need testing, monitoring and NBCC or CBK evidence under one contract.
2. GBM Kuwait
Gulf Business Machines (GBM), founded in 1990, operates in Kuwait as Khorafi Business Machines (KBM). It launched GBM Shield, a cyber defense program built around managed security services and 24/7 access to its security team, at its security summit in Kuwait City in 2022.
GBM holds CREST and DESC accreditation for penetration testing and incident response. Announced Kuwait work includes a three-year GBM Shield agreement with Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait in 2023 and a 2025 agreement with the Arab Open University covering threat monitoring, threat hunting and digital forensics.
Best for: large enterprises that want managed security from a long-standing systems integration partner.
3. Ooredoo Kuwait
Ooredoo Kuwait, established in 1999 and formerly Wataniya Telecom, runs a Business Security Monitoring portfolio built around its own Security Operations Center, with support for incident investigation, response and forensics. In 2022 it became the first telecom operator in Kuwait to receive a cloud service provider license from CITRA.
In 2025, Ooredoo Group’s managed security services, delivered with Innovatix Systems and covering a 24/7 SOC, EDR and XDR, went live in Kuwait.
Best for: enterprises that want SOC monitoring alongside in-country cloud hosting from a CITRA-licensed provider.
4. Zain Business (ZainTECH)
Zain launched managed cloud and cybersecurity services for corporate customers in Kuwait in 2022, delivered with ZainTECH, Zain Group’s digital and ICT solutions arm. Zain Kuwait’s business portfolio lists SOC as a Service with 24/7/365 monitoring, web application firewall as a service, managed DDoS protection and managed firewalls.
In 2025, ZainTECH launched an AI-powered managed security operations service supported by SOCs in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Jordan, with expansion into Kuwait announced at launch.
Best for: organizations already using Zain connectivity or ZainTECH cloud services that want security from the same provider.
5. solutions by stc Kuwait
The enterprise arm of stc Kuwait, solutions by stc, offers the Shield cybersecurity suite to Kuwaiti businesses, covering DDoS protection, SOC monitoring, email security and security awareness training.
Best for: stc enterprise customers adding managed protection to existing connectivity contracts.
6. Paramount Assure
Paramount Assure, formerly Paramount Computer Systems, is a Dubai-headquartered cybersecurity company founded in 1992, with an office in Kuwait City. It is a CREST member company whose listed specialisms include security testing, red teaming, security operations and managed security services.
At GISEC Global 2026, it announced a partnership focused on SAP system security and launched an AI-powered security investigation assistant for SOC teams.
Best for: GCC enterprises that want technology implementation and managed security from one specialist.
Cybersecurity companies in Kuwait at a glance
# | Company | Kuwait presence | Main services | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | DTS Solution | 15+ years operating; office in Jibla, Kuwait City | Penetration testing, red teaming, 24/7 MDR (HawkEye), incident response, GRC, OT and AI security | Regulated entities that want testing, monitoring and compliance evidence from one provider |
2 | GBM Kuwait | Local entity (Khorafi Business Machines) | GBM Shield managed security, penetration testing, incident response, integration | Large enterprises with multi-vendor estates |
3 | Ooredoo Kuwait | Kuwaiti operator since 1999 | SOC-based security monitoring, managed security, EDR and XDR, CITRA-licensed cloud | Enterprises pairing SOC monitoring with in-country cloud |
4 | Zain Business (ZainTECH) | Zain Kuwait business unit | SOC as a Service, web application firewall, DDoS protection, managed firewalls | Existing Zain connectivity and cloud customers |
5 | solutions by stc Kuwait | stc Kuwait enterprise unit | Shield suite: DDoS protection, SOC monitoring, email security, awareness training | Existing stc enterprise customers |
6 | Paramount Assure | Office in Kuwait City | Managed security, consulting, security testing, red teaming | GCC enterprises wanting a security specialist integrator |
How to choose a cybersecurity company in Kuwait
Start with your regulatory obligations, then define scope, then test each provider’s evidence: a provider that cannot show its accreditation on the issuing body’s register, or explain how its work produces NBCC or CBK CORF evidence, should not make your shortlist.
- Map your obligations: NBCC applies to government bodies and critical infrastructure in NCSC scope, CBK CORF to banks and financial institutions, CITRA rules to telecoms and digital service providers, and SWIFT CSCF to SWIFT users.
- Define the scope: list the environments involved (IT, cloud, OT and AI applications) and decide whether you need one-off testing, continuous monitoring or both.
- Verify accreditations at the source: check CREST and other credentials on the accrediting body’s own register, not on the provider’s website.
- Ask who does the work: request named testers and analysts, their certifications, and whether they work from Kuwait or remotely.
- Check data handling: confirm where logs, test evidence and reports are stored, and whether that meets your data residency obligations.
- Review sample deliverables: a redacted penetration test report and a sample SOC monthly report show quality faster than a sales deck.
- Agree service levels in writing: retesting terms for VAPT, and detection and response times for managed SOC, belong in the contract.
What is driving demand for cybersecurity services in Kuwait
Attackers are getting in through unpatched systems more often than before: the 2026 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report found that exploitation of vulnerabilities was the most common initial access vector, at 31% of breaches, up from 20% a year earlier, and only 26% of critical known-exploited vulnerabilities were fully remediated during 2025, Help Net Security’s review of the report notes.
Regulation adds a deadline: with NBCC published on 5 April 2026 and an 18-month compliance window, in-scope entities are working toward October 2027, and demand for providers with Kuwait regulatory experience is rising with it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best cybersecurity company in Kuwait?
The best choice depends on scope: for organizations that need penetration testing, 24/7 monitoring, incident response and compliance evidence from one Kuwait-based provider, DTS Solution has covered all four for more than 15 years, while operator-bundled services from Ooredoo, Zain or solutions by stc suit businesses that want security added to connectivity contracts.
Which cybersecurity companies in Kuwait offer a 24/7 SOC?
DTS Solution (through HawkEye), GBM Kuwait (through GBM Shield), Ooredoo Kuwait (Business Security Monitoring), Zain Business (SOC as a Service) and solutions by stc (Shield SOC monitoring) all offer managed security monitoring in Kuwait. Confirm analyst coverage, response authority and log storage location before signing.
Which cybersecurity companies in Kuwait are CREST accredited?
DTS Solution holds CREST accreditation for penetration testing and incident response (CSIR), GBM holds CREST and DESC accreditation for penetration testing and incident response, and Paramount Assure is a CREST member company. Confirm current status on the CREST marketplace before contracting.
What cybersecurity regulations apply to organizations in Kuwait?
The main frameworks are the NCSC’s National Basic Cybersecurity Controls (NBCC), the Central Bank of Kuwait’s Cyber and Operational Resilience Framework for financial institutions, and CITRA’s regulations for telecoms, cloud and digital service providers. SWIFT CSCF and PCI DSS apply where organizations use SWIFT or process card payments.
How much does a data breach cost in the Middle East?
IBM’s 2026 Cost of a Data Breach Report puts the average cost of a breach for Middle East organizations at $8 million, against a global average of $4.99 million.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best cybersecurity company in Kuwait?
The best choice depends on scope: for organizations that need penetration testing, 24/7 monitoring, incident response and compliance evidence from one Kuwait-based provider, DTS Solution has covered all four for more than 15 years, while operator-bundled services from Ooredoo, Zain or solutions by stc suit businesses that want security added to connectivity contracts.
Which cybersecurity companies in Kuwait offer a 24/7 SOC?
DTS Solution (through HawkEye), GBM Kuwait (through GBM Shield), Ooredoo Kuwait (Business Security Monitoring), Zain Business (SOC as a Service) and solutions by stc (Shield SOC monitoring) all offer managed security monitoring in Kuwait. Confirm analyst coverage, response authority and log storage location before signing.
Which cybersecurity companies in Kuwait are CREST accredited?
DTS Solution holds CREST accreditation for penetration testing and incident response (CSIR), GBM holds CREST and DESC accreditation for penetration testing and incident response, and Paramount Assure is a CREST member company. Confirm current status on the CREST marketplace before contracting.
What cybersecurity regulations apply to organizations in Kuwait?
The main frameworks are the NCSC’s National Basic Cybersecurity Controls (NBCC), the Central Bank of Kuwait’s Cyber and Operational Resilience Framework for financial institutions, and CITRA’s regulations for telecoms, cloud and digital service providers. SWIFT CSCF and PCI DSS apply where organizations use SWIFT or process card payments.
How much does a data breach cost in the Middle East?
IBM’s 2026 Cost of a Data Breach Report puts the average cost of a breach for Middle East organizations at $8 million, against a global average of $4.99 million.
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