Manama:Beyon Cyber has announced that its proprietary Orryx AI platform has achieved SOC 2 attestation, marking it as the first AI security operations platform developed in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region to receive this internationally recognized certification.
According to Bahrain News Agency, SOC 2, established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), is a globally acknowledged framework for assessing security and related controls, providing independent assurance regarding the design of relevant security controls.
Developed by Beyon Cyber, a part of Beyon Group, the Orryx AI platform combines automation and agentic AI to effectively investigate, prioritize, and respond to cyber threats. This technology aims to reduce alert noise and analyst workload, thereby enabling security teams to respond more rapidly and accurately while enhancing operational efficiency.
Dr. Shaikh Khalid bin Daij Al Khalifa, Chief Executive Officer of Beyon Cyber, commented on the achievement, stating that attaining SOC 2 attestation is a significant step towards taking Orryx AI to international markets. He emphasized the importance of adhering to the highest international standards of security and assurance to build a globally competitive cybersecurity platform. This achievement further adds to Beyon Cyber's portfolio of internationally recognized credentials, which includes its CREST Security Operations Center accreditation.