Bringing Visibility and Control
to MENA/GCC Operators
Perspectives from 62 senior decision-makers
shaping the future of energy resilience across the region
As energy operators across the GCC and wider MENA region accelerate digital transformation initiatives, they are also navigating an increasingly complex operational environment. Under current market conditions, ensuring the resilience, availability and security of critical infrastructure has become a strategic priority for organizations responsible for powering economies, supporting national development and maintaining essential services.
At the same time, expanding OT environments, legacy industrial systems, growing third-party connectivity, evolving regulatory expectations (ANSI/ISA-62443-2-1, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST SP 800-82) and increasingly sophisticated cyber threats are creating new challenges for operational leaders across the energy sector.
This executive research study examines the key operational and cybersecurity challenges facing energy operators across the GCC/MENA region. Drawing on insights from senior leaders responsible for critical industrial operations, it reveals the priorities, concerns, investment plans and resilience strategies shaping the region's OT security landscape.
Situation Overview & Key Challenges
Limited Asset VisibilityCreates blind spots across OT environments
Legacy Systems & Patching ConstraintsAging infrastructure complicates security updates and patch management efforts
Increasing Prevalence of RansomwareOperational downtime remains a key cybersecurity concern
Third-Party & Supply Chain RiskGrowing connectivity increases exposure beyond organizational boundaries
Weak Incident Response ReadinessRapid threat mitigation capabilities are becoming a strategic priority
Fragmented OT Security ControlsDisconnected solutions often reduce visibility and increase complexity
What You'll Learn
Gain insights into how energy and critical infrastructure leaders across the GCC/MENA region are addressing today's most pressing OT cybersecurity and operational resilience challenges.
Research at a Glance
62 Senior-Decision Makers across OT Security, Operations, Engineering and Critical Infrastructure leadership
7 Regional Markets: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt
4 Critical Infrastructure Sectors: Oil & Gas, Utilities, Mining & Metals, Renewable Energy
Key Findings
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Top operational risks impacting the regional energy sector
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Investment priorities shaping OT security programs over the next 12-24 months
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Key barriers to improving cybersecurity maturity and resilience
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The state of OT incident response readiness across critical infrastructure organizations
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The growing impact of third-party and supply chain risk
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Practical recommendations for strengthening operational resilience
Where Are Energy Leaders Focusing Their Efforts?
The research reveals three strategic priorities shaping operational resilience programs across the GCC and MENA region:
Gain Complete Operational VisibilityIdentify assets, eliminate blind spots and establish a comprehensive view of OT environments
Prioritize Risk Based on Operational ImpactFocus resources on the vulnerabilities, exposures and critical assets that matter most
Reduce Exposure Without Disrupting OperationsStrengthen security while maintaining uptime, safety and operational continuity
TXOne Complete: The Prevention-First Approach
DISCOVER
Achieve visibility across OT assets, industrial networks and unmanaged devices
ASSESSIdentify vulnerabilities, exposures and operational risks based on business impact
PROTECTNeutralize cyber risk with
OT-native security controls designed to maintain operational continuity
Operational Challenge vs. How TXOne Helps
Limited Asset Visibility
Comprehensive OT Asset Discovery & Continuous Visibility
Legacy Systems & Patching Constraints
Virtual Patching & Compensating Security Controls
Increasing Prevalence of Ransomware
Prevention-First Endpoint & Network Protection
Third-Party & Supply Chain Risk
Secure Remote Access and Exposure Reduction
Unmanaged Vulnerabilities
Exposure Management Across Critical Assets
Regulatory & Compliance Requirements
Visibility, Governance & OT Security Controls
Ready to Take Action?
- 60-minute proof of value
- No operational disruption
- Immediate visibility into OT assets
Webinars & Expert Insights
Join TXOne industry practitioners as they discuss OT cybersecurity trends, operational resilience strategies
and the evolving challenges facing energy and critical infrastructure operators.
Securing the Digital Mine: OT Cybersecurity for Mining and Metals Operations
- Metals
- Removable Media
- Segmentation
- Virtual Patching
- Cyber Incident Response
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Strengthening Critical Infrastructure Resilience in Times of Heightened Risk
- Critical Infrastructure
- Incident Management
- Industrial Control Systems
- Oil and Gas
- Utilities
From Visibility to Enforcement
- Security Architecture
- Operational Risk
- Cyber Defence
- Anomaly Detection
Protecting Unpatchable OT Systems
- Legacy Systems
- Windows 7/Windows XP
- Virtual Patching
- Minimizing Downtime
Industrial Cybersecurity Resources
Access whitepapers, technical guides, blogs, case studies and expert insights
designed to help organizations strengthen their security posture.
Annual OT/ICS Cybersecurity Report: 2026 Edition
- Threat Research
- Operational Resilience
- Legacy Systems
- IT-OT Convergence
OT Cybersecurity: The Guide to Securing Industrial Systems
- OT vs IT Security
- Legacy System Protection
- Industrial Control Systems
- IT-OT Convergence
- OT Zero Trust
The ICS Security Playbook
- Industrial Control Systems
- HMIs
- SCADA
- Asset Inventory
- Remote Access
- Anomaly Detection
Cyber Hygiene Guide
- Security Fundamentals
- Vulnerability Mitigation
- Step-by-Step Security
- Risk-Based Prioritization
Making Progress in OT Security
- Detection-to-Prevention Gap
- Operational Constraints
- Defensible Architecture
- SANS
- Network Segmentation
Safeguarding Production: OT Cybersecurity for Legacy and Transient Assets in Oil and Gas
- Oil & Gas
- Transient Device Risk
- IT-OT Convergence
- Ransomware
- ISA/IEC 62443
Oil and Gas: A Comprehensive Analysis of Offensives Against Perimeter Devices
- Nation-State Threat Actors
- Perimeter Device Exploitation
- Lateral Movement
- Critical Infrastructure Protection
- Network Segmentation
Supply Chain Cybersecurity: Vulnerabilities and Strategies
- Third-Party Vendor Management
- Defense-in-Depth Security
- NIST
- Endpoint Protection
Future Cybersecurity Threats in Ports: Protecting Global Trade from Rising Maritime Risks
- Maritime
- IT-OT Convergence
- Ransomware
- NIST CSF 2.0
- Zero Trust for Port Security
Connect with TXOne Across the Region
Meet our experts at industry conferences, executive roundtables and cybersecurity events
focused on critical infrastructure and industrial resilience.
Doha, QatarSeptember 8 - 9
CYSEC QATAR convenes senior government leaders, C-suite executives, cybersecurity strategists, and technology experts to forge the frameworks, alliances, and innovations needed to protect the nation’s digital infrastructure and strengthen its cyber resilience.
Dubai, UAESeptember 16 - 18
GISEC Global is the Middle East and Africa's largest dedicated cybersecurity event, drawing 25,000+ CISOs, government leaders, law enforcement and Fortune 500 reps from 180+ countries. The event combines strategic dialogue, live threat demonstrations, and direct access to the region's most influential decision-makers.
Dubai, UAEDecember 7 - 11
GITEX Global is the world's largest tech and AI exhibition, drawing heads of state, C-suite leaders, and innovators from 180+ countries to Dubai each December for five days of live demos, policy dialogue, and cross-sector deal-making across every frontier technology on the market.


