From sovereign cloud to AI adoption, Justin Endres details how Seclore’s platform supports Vision 2030 priorities and elevates regional data resilience.
Digital acceleration across the Middle East and Africa is redefining how governments and enterprises safeguard their most valuable asset: data. With AI adoption rising, cloud ecosystems expanding, and national digital strategies advancing at an unprecedented scale, organisations are demanding smarter, more predictive, and more unified approaches to data security. The shift toward data-centric defence is no longer optional — it is foundational to building resilient, future-ready digital economies.
Within this landscape, Seclore is emerging as a key enabler of intelligent data protection, offering enterprises and public-sector entities the ability to understand, govern, and secure data across complex, fast-moving environments. Speaking to Daniel Sheperd, Online Editor, Tahawultech.com, at Black Hat MEA 2025, Justin Endres, Chief Revenue Officer, shared insights into the company’s vision for the MEA region, the evolution of its security framework, and how Seclore’s strategy aligns with Saudi Arabia’s national priorities. Endres also highlighted the strategic importance of Black Hat MEA as a platform for customer engagement, collaboration, and innovation.
Interview Excerpts:
What is Seclore’s vision for the Middle East and Africa region, and which additional geographies are you targeting for expansion?
Our vision is simple yet ambitious: to become the global data-centric security backbone for enterprises and governments worldwide. In the Middle East and Africa, organisations are accelerating digital transformation, cloud adoption, and AI integration. This creates an urgent need for stronger, intelligence-driven data protection. We see MEA not just as a growth region, but as a strategic landscape where governments and enterprises are moving fast toward AI-enabled economies. Beyond the region, we are expanding across global markets where data sovereignty, cloud proliferation, and regulatory expectations demand a more advanced model of data security. Seclore aims to be the platform that protects this next generation of digital ecosystems — wherever the data travels.
Could you elaborate on your new security framework and the core problems it aims to address?
We’re introducing a powerful evolution of our data-centric security platform by adding an intelligence and predictive analytics layer on top of our existing controls.
The new framework addresses three core challenges:
- Visibility Gaps
Organisations struggle to see how data is being used across apps, clouds, endpoints, and AI models. Our updated framework gives clear, real-time insight into data usage and behaviour. - Misuse and Insider Risk
Misconfiguration, unauthorised access, and misuse — whether accidental or malicious — remain persistent threats. We now offer predictive indicators that identify abnormal patterns before they escalate. - AI + Data Governance
As organisations adopt AI, data becomes both fuel and risk.
Our goal is not just to protect data, but to help organisations understand, govern, and optimise that data so they can innovate responsibly.
This is the level of maturity the market has been demanding, and we’re excited to pioneer it.
How does Seclore’s product strategy align with Saudi Arabia’s national visions and ongoing digital transformation initiatives?
Saudi Arabia is undergoing one of the world’s most ambitious national digital transformations. Investments in sovereign cloud, AI, smart cities, and data governance frameworks perfectly align with Seclore’s focus on secure, intelligent data management.
Government support, strong regulatory direction, and a rapidly expanding talent ecosystem make the Kingdom a strategic environment for data-centric innovation.
Our platform directly supports national objectives by enabling:
- compliance with cybersecurity and data-protection frameworks
- secure cloud and AI adoption
- continuous visibility and control over data movement
- strengthening of digital resilience across critical sectors
“Saudi Arabia’s momentum positions it as a global benchmark — and Seclore is committed to being part of that future.”
What strategic value does Seclore gain by participating in Black Hat MEA 2025, and how does it support your engagement with regional stakeholders?
Black Hat MEA has become one of the most influential cybersecurity events globally.
For us, the value is clear:
- Direct customer engagement with enterprises and government entities
- Insight into emerging regional challenges
- Collaboration opportunities with partners and innovators
- A platform to showcase our newest capabilities
- A space to learn — not just exhibit
We’ve invested significantly in this event because the return on innovation and customer connection is undeniable. Black Hat MEA enables us to stay closely aligned with the region’s security priorities.
