Sherif Azzam, Business Unit Manager, Comstor Saudi Arabia, Anas Abusaleh, Sales Director, Barq Systems and Mohammed Sayed, Presales Director, Barq Systems discuss the value of Cisco Security solutions and its wider implementation in Saudi Arabia.
What makes Cisco Security solutions stand out in the KSA market?
Sherif Azzam: Cisco Security excels with integrated platforms like SecureX, offering zero-trust and AI-driven threat detection tailored for KSA’s Vision 2030 digital push.
Anas Abusaleh : As a leading Cisco Partner in the region, Barq Systems values Cisco’s unified management, which simplifies multi-vendor environments for our government and enterprise clients in Riyadh and beyond.
We’ve seen strong adoption in enterprises needing scalable, cloud-ready defences without heavy upfront costs.
How is Comstor supporting partners like Barq Systems with Cisco Security?
Sherif Azzam: At Comstor, our mission is to simplify and enhance our partners’ journey with Cisco. We have made significant investments in best-in-class digital platforms to deliver a seamless and efficient buying experience. In addition, we regularly host enablement sessions—such as our recent event in Riyadh focused on Cisco’s User Protection Suite and Cloud Security—to keep our partners informed about the latest Cisco innovations. Our sales and presales teams work hand in hand with BARQ Systems, providing dedicated support throughout every stage of the customer lifecycle to ensure mutual success.
Anas Abusaleh: Comstor’s local expertise accelerates our deployments, from firewalls to SASE, ensuring high availability and compliance for KSA clients focused on predictable costs.
What are the biggest cybersecurity challenges in KSA today?
Sherif Azzam: Skills shortages and evolving threats like ransomware top the list; Cisco addresses them via partner training and integrated protection across networks and cloud.
Mohamed Sayed: Multi-cloud complexity adds risks, but Cisco MSP’s automation and interoperability help us deliver secure hybrid environments efficiently.
Can you share a success story of Cisco Security implementation in KSA?
Sherif Azzam: A major enterprise shifted to Cisco Secure Access, reducing breach risks by 40% while cutting ops costs through as-a-service models – aligning with KSA’s SME growth.
Mohamed Sayed: Over the past years, BARQ has succeeded in delivering multiple projects for Cisco Identity protection solutions that helped our customers to improve their Cybersecurity resilience.
How does Cisco Security align with Saudi Vision 2030?
Sherif Azzam: It supports national cybersecurity goals with zero-trust frameworks and local data sovereignty, fuelling secure digital economies via partner ecosystems.
Mohamed Sayed: Barq leverages Cisco for edge security in smart cities projects, enabling faster innovation while meeting regulatory standards.
Where do you see Cisco Security in KSA over the next 3-5 years?
Sherif Azzam: Deeper hybrid/edge adoption with AI and zero-trust, powering KSA’s cybersecurity leadership.
Mohamed Sayed: Expect widespread SASE and automated defences, with partners like us driving rapid digital projects.
Image Credit: BARQ & Comstor
