CloudSEK has taken a major step in its global expansion strategy by becoming the first Indian cybersecurity company to partner with Seed Group, a company of The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum. The collaboration positions CloudSEK at the center of the UAE’s rapidly growing digital economy and significantly boosts India’s presence in the global cybersecurity landscape.
A Landmark Partnership for AI-Driven Threat Intelligence
Seed Group is known for accelerating the growth of innovative technology firms in the UAE and wider GCC region by providing market access, regulatory support, and high-level industry connections. By joining Seed Group’s ecosystem, CloudSEK gains a strategic foothold that will expand the reach of its AI-powered cyber threat intelligence platform across public and private sector organisations in the Middle East.
Founded by cybersecurity researcher-turned-entrepreneur Rahul Sasi, CloudSEK specialises in predictive threat intelligence, digital risk monitoring, brand protection, and attack surface analysis. Its AI engine continuously scans the open, deep and dark web, alerting enterprises to emerging threats well before they escalate.
Middle East Faces Intensifying Cyber Threats
The partnership comes at a crucial moment for the region. The Middle East cybersecurity market, worth USD 16.75 billion in 2025, is expected to grow to USD 26.04 billion by 2030. The UAE alone sees over 200,000 cyberattacks every day, targeting sectors such as:
Government
Financial services
Energy
Insurance
The financial impact is severe — with the average data breach cost in the Middle East rising to USD 8.75 million in 2024, nearly 10% higher than the previous year.
Seed Group believes CloudSEK’s technology offers the predictive, intelligence-driven model needed to counter these increasingly sophisticated attackers.
What CloudSEK Brings to the Region
CloudSEK’s platform stands out because it focuses on preventive defence, not just detection. Its capabilities include:
External digital footprint monitoring
Real-time threat intelligence
Brand reputation protection
Supply-chain risk visibility
Dark-web reconnaissance
Predictive analytics backed by proprietary AI models
The platform covers more than 170 cybersecurity use cases and is already used by major global banks, tech companies, and critical infrastructure providers.
By integrating CloudSEK into its ecosystem, Seed Group aims to give Middle Eastern organisations access to advanced cyber capabilities that reduce financial, operational, and reputational risk.
Leadership Endorsements Signal Strong Alignment
Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of Seed Group, highlighted that CloudSEK’s AI mirrors human cognition in how it scans, interprets, and neutralises threats across digital ecosystems. He said this partnership will “advance Dubai’s position as a global digital hub” while strengthening regional cybersecurity readiness.
Rahul Sasi, Founder and CEO of CloudSEK, called the partnership “a pivotal milestone” in expanding into the GCC market. He emphasized that being the first Indian cybersecurity firm to receive this recognition reflects the global trust built by CloudSEK’s intelligence platform.
Strengthening Regional Resilience Through AI
As the UAE accelerates its digital transformation, security leaders are under pressure to defend against fast-evolving, highly coordinated cyberattacks. This partnership brings together:
Seed Group’s regional network and market intelligence
CloudSEK’s predictive threat analysis and AI-driven security platform
The result is a stronger, more proactive cybersecurity posture for enterprises across the Middle East.
For Indian cybersecurity, the collaboration is equally symbolic — showcasing how homegrown innovation can compete globally and play a central role in shaping regional resilience.
