This year marks OPSWAT’s most significant presence at GITEX yet, and it all comes down to one theme: real-world cybersecurity in action. With digital transformation accelerating across the Middle East, particularly in critical sectors such as energy, finance, and government, the region’s digital footprint has never been larger. That means the attack surface has expanded dramatically, and cybercriminals have taken notice.
To help organisations tackle this reality, OPSWAT is introducing initiatives that move beyond theory. From live simulations to immersive experiences, everything OPSWAT is showcasing is designed to demonstrate how its solutions protect critical infrastructure in real-world scenarios.
The OP/X Mini Lab is the centrepiece of its GITEX participation. It is an interactive, fully functional environment designed to replicate real-world systems, including a simulated nuclear power plant. Within this setup, the vendor demonstrates OPSWAT’s capabilities across three key domains: IT security, OT security, and Cross-Domain protection.
What makes it unique is its practicality. Rather than talking about concepts, visitors can see our solutions in action. They will see how our technologies defend against sophisticated threats in environments that mirror those they operate in every day. This hands-on experience allows decision-makers to visualise how OPSWAT fits into their cybersecurity strategy and ensures they leave with actionable insights.
At GITEX, OPSWAT is introducing Unit 515, the elite red team which represents a major investment in proactive cybersecurity. Its mission is simple but critical: to think and act like attackers. This means simulating adversarial tactics, running advanced penetration tests, and conducting deep vulnerability assessments across IT and OT systems.
By mimicking real-world attack scenarios, Unit 515 helps us improve the resilience of our products and, importantly, provides customers with actionable intelligence to strengthen their own defences. In an era where threats evolve by the hour, this proactive approach is essential. It is not just about responding to attacks; it is about anticipating and neutralising them before they cause harm.
Cybersecurity is a team effort, and strong partnerships are vital to protecting critical infrastructure. At an industry level, OPSWAT recently partnered with SentinelOne, enhancing multi-AV scanning capabilities to deliver even greater malware detection and prevention.
Awareness is key to building a cyber-resilient ecosystem, and OPSWAT is taking an innovative approach to education this year. At its stand, OPSWAT is introducing an immersive VR gaming experience that allows attendees to step into the role of a cyber defender during a simulated attack on critical infrastructure.
This gamified approach makes learning engaging, but it does not stop there. Winners will gain access to OPSWAT Academy certifications. So, they are not just playing a game; they are taking the first step towards becoming cybersecurity experts. It is our way of contributing to the talent pipeline and ensuring that awareness translates into real skills.
