Driving Secure Digital Transformation Through Global Collaboration
Dubai, UAE — 16 October 2025 — Risk Associates, a UKAS-accredited global cybersecurity and compliance certification body, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Savvycom, a leading Vietnamese digital transformation and AI solutions company.
The signing took place during GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai, one of the world’s largest gatherings of technology and innovation leaders, marking a significant milestone in advancing cybersecurity assurance and secure digital transformation across international markets.
The MoU was signed by Dr. Aftab Rizvi, Chief Executive Officer of Risk Associates, and Ms. Van Dang, Chief Executive Officer of Savvycom, in the presence of Mr. Mohammed Faisal, AGM – Business Development at Risk Associates, and Mr. Tony Nguyen, CDO of Savvycom.
The partnership marks the beginning of a strategic collaboration focused on advancing cybersecurity assurance and promoting secure digital transformation across diverse sectors. Drawing on Risk Associates’ global experience in GRC, compliance assessments, and certification, and Savvycom’s leadership in AI, software engineering, and enterprise solutions, the two organisations aim to strengthen cyber trust and operational security for enterprises operating in banking, finance, and technology.
This collaboration extends across North America, Africa, the Middle East, Vietnam, and the EMEA region, highlighting a shared commitment to building an interconnected and resilient digital landscape supported by internationally recognised standards and frameworks.
As organisations navigate the evolving challenges of digitalisation, the partnership between Risk Associates and Savvycom seeks to align cybersecurity maturity with innovation. The collaboration will promote the adoption of globally benchmarked standards such as ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701, and PCI DSS, while fostering initiatives in AI governance, data protection, and cloud security assurance.
Both organisations share a vision of creating secure environments where innovation can thrive without compromising integrity or compliance. Joint initiatives will include capacity building, awareness programmes, and cybersecurity skill development aimed at reinforcing resilience across the public and private sectors.
Through this partnership, Risk Associates and Savvycom aim to shape the next chapter of secure digital transformation, one that bridges continents, unites expertise, and builds trust across the digital economy.
Together, they are paving the way for a safer, smarter, and more connected future for enterprises worldwide.
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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.
