- ARIA Cybersecurity (CSPI, Financial) secures a multiyear contract for cell tower protection in South Africa.
- Partnership with Oryx Industries aims to address rising cyberattacks on critical infrastructure.
- AZT PROTECT™ solution employs reactive AI countermeasures for comprehensive threat protection.
ARIA Cybersecurity, a division of CSPi Inc. (NASDAQ:CSPI), has announced a new multiyear contract to provide cybersecurity solutions for cell tower visual monitoring systems in South Africa through a partnership with Oryx Industries. This strategic collaboration focuses on deploying the AZT PROTECT™ solution to safeguard thousands of cell tower sites from both cyber and physical threats.
The implementation is being carried out by a prominent international tower operator with extensive operations across South Africa. The focus is on protecting the visual monitoring equipment against sophisticated threats such as malware, ransomware, and potential nation-state-backed cyberattacks.
AZT PROTECT™ leverages patented reactive AI-based countermeasures to preemptively block attacks, securing critical infrastructure applications and associated operating systems. It also offers physical asset protection through secure visual monitoring, providing a comprehensive solution to the increasing cyber threats targeting South Africa's critical infrastructure.
Oryx Industries, acting as the local reseller, facilitates market access and distribution in the region, addressing the surge in cyberattacks within the telecommunications sector. The Chief Technology Officer of Oryx Industries, Hemeshen Govender, highlighted the global potential of the AZT PROTECT application, emphasizing its capability to transform the telecommunication security landscape.
The successful deployment of AZT PROTECT in South Africa sets a precedent for potential global expansion, offering a replicable security model for international markets. ARIA Cybersecurity positions itself as a leader in operational technology security, providing critical solutions to safeguard telecommunications infrastructure worldwide.
