Dubai, UAE – October 2025 – SecurityHQ is delighted to announce that it has been named a Leader for the second year consecutively in the IDC MarketScape: Middle East Managed Detection and Response 2025 Vendor Assessment (Doc #META53011825, October 2025).

The IDC MarketScape study evaluated managed detection and response (MDR) service providers operating in the Middle East, assessing both current capabilities and future strategies. According to the report, “SecurityHQ is a global managed security SP that has been delivering 24 x 7 threat detection, response, and tailored cybersecurity solutions since 2003. Its team operates worldwide, with major SOCs in the U.K., Middle East, Africa, Americas, Australia, and Asia. SecurityHQ has a significant Middle East presence, with SOCs in Dubai and Riyadh.”

The report also noted, “SecurityHQ is supported by the SHQ Response platform, which consolidates telemetry from a wide variety of security controls such as SIEM, EDR, NDR, and cloud sources. Data is processed through a Data Fabric layer aligned to Open Cybersecurity Schema Framework (OCSF) standards and enriched with automation and AI, leveraging SecurityHQ Autopilot. SecurityHQ Autopilot generates contextualized incident storylines, applies workflow automation, and assists with incident investigation and triage. ContainX, which is developed by SecurityHQ, enables automated actions such as IP blocking or credential resets, which can be executed directly by clients or through SecurityHQ analysts.”

“With cybersecurity requirements across the Middle East continuing to evolve, organizations are seeking MDR partners that can balance local regulatory alignment with global threat visibility,” said Aaron Hambleton, SVP MEA at SecurityHQ. “We believe being named to the Leaders category in the IDC MarketScape reflects our ongoing focus on clarity, expert-led operations, and delivering tailored MDR services that support both immediate defense and long-term security maturity.”

The report noted, “SecurityHQ structures its services across three portfolios: Managed Defense (MDR and incident response), Managed Risk (threat intelligence, vulnerability and exposure management, offensive security, and additional advisory professional services), and Managed Protect (managed firewall, email, and networking device management–related services). These services are mapped to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, providing a structured alignment for organizations advancing their compliance programs.”

Source: IDC, 2025

SOURCE: “IDC MarketScape: Middle East Managed Detection and Response 2025 Vendor Assessment”.

IDC MarketScape vendor analysis model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of ICT suppliers in a given market.  The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each vendor’s position within a given market. The Capabilities score measures vendor product, go-to-market and business execution in the short-term. The Strategy score measures alignment of vendor strategies with customer requirements in a 3-5-year timeframe. Vendor market share is represented by the size of the circles. Vendor year-over-year growth rate relative to the given market is indicated by a plus, neutral or minus next to the vendor name.

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About IDC Marketscape:

IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of technology and service suppliers in a given market. The research utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each supplier’s position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of technology suppliers can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective vendors.

About SecurityHQ

SecurityHQ is a global managed security service provider delivering 24×7 threat detection, response, and advisory services. With over two decades of experience, SecurityHQ supports organizations across multiple regions through a network of distributed SOCs and a technology-agnostic approach that combines expert insight with automation to help clients manage cyber risk and strengthen security resilience.

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