Empowering Regional Enterprises Through Advanced Cyber Security Solutions
Dubai, UAE — 14 October 2025 — Risk Associates and Garaj signed a strategic partnership to deliver Cyber Security as a Service (CSaaS), an end-to-end, cloud-native solution designed to enhance organisational resilience and ensure compliance in today’s dynamic digital landscape at GITEX GLOBAL 2025, the world’s largest technology and startup exhibition.
The MoU was signed by Dr. Aftab Rizvi, Chief Executive Officer of Risk Associates, and Aamir Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer of Jazz, in the presence of Kashif Hassan, Managing Director at Risk Associates, and Beenish Wajih, Chief Technical Officer of Jazz Business.
Through this collaboration, Garaj and Risk Associates will offer a unified cybersecurity model that integrates proactive red-team testing, compliance readiness, and continuous threat monitoring. The solution is tailored to support organisations of all sizes in identifying risks, closing security gaps, and maintaining operational continuity amidst evolving cyber threats.
This initiative combines Garaj’s advanced digital infrastructure capabilities with Risk Associates’ expertise in Governance, Risk, and Compliance. Together, both organisations aim to strengthen the regional cybersecurity ecosystem by enabling businesses to adopt secure, compliant, and resilient operational frameworks aligned with international standards.
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Risk Associates
Risk Associates, our passion is simplifying compliance for organizations in an increasingly complex regulatory environment. As a UKAS-accredited certification body, we specialise in offering certifications and assessments that enable businesses to meet international standards, minimise risks, and safeguard their operations. We take pride in our role as PCI GEAR (Global Executive Assessor Roundtable) Advisors, ranking among the top 30 QSA companies globally.
Risk Associate’s industry recognition, encompassing PCI DSS, PCI PIN, PCI P2PE, PCI TSP, PCI SSF, PCI SSLC, PCI ASV, PCI 3DS, CSA STAR, SOC I and II, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701, ISO/IEC 22301, ISO/IEC 20000, HIPAA, HITRUST, GDPR, SWIFT, MARS-E, and NIST, serves as a testament to our expertise, knowledge and compliance competence. As a Qualified Security Assessor (PCI-QSA) company approved by the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council, we are acknowledged as an industry leader specialising in cybersecurity, compliance, information governance, strategy, and training. Our services extend across Australia, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and North America.
