We’re proud to have hosted the second edition of COGNNA Circle "Velocity vs. Threats" in Jeddah, bringing together cybersecurity leaders and CISOs to discuss the future of security operations in the region.
From AI-enabled threats and geopolitical risks to the shift toward machine-speed response and Smart MDR, the conversations were insightful, honest, and action-driven.
A huge thank you to all our speakers, panelists, and attendees for making this edition such a valuable gathering of the Kingdom's cybersecurity community.
See you at the next COGNNA Circle.
#COGNNACircle #CyberSecurity #SmartMDR #AgenticAI #COGNNA
It was truly energizing and exciting to attend @googlecloud Next '26 in Las Vegas, and experience firsthand the innovations Google is pushing forward... the conversations alone were worth the trip.
Throughout the event, it was obvious: we’re no longer talking about AI as “the future.” It’s already here, quietly reshaping how systems think, how decisions are made, and how work actually gets done.
The shift toward agentic AI, where systems don’t just assist but actively reason and execute, was everywhere. And it wasn’t theoretical anymore. It felt real, operational, inevitable.
At COGNNA, we've been building with this reality in mind: bringing agentic AI into our Smart MDR and security operations to help organizations in the region move faster, detect smarter, and respond with precision at machine speed.
The direction is clear. The shift is already happening. And we’re proud to be leading it from the region.
#COGNNA #Google #GoogleCloudNext #LasVegas #AgenticAI #Cybersecurity #SmartMDR
في هذا الفيديو، يشارك إبراهيم الشمراني @shamrani المؤسس والرئيس التنفيذي لـ @cognna رحلته في بناء واحدة من الشركات الرائدة في مجال الأمن السيبراني في المملكة.
كانت Cognna ضمن الدفعة الأولى من استوديو سايبرمي، حيث عملنا معًا على بناء أساس قوي منذ اليوم الأول. واليوم يظهر أثر ذلك الأساس في حجم النمو والإنجازات التي حققتها الشركة.
بناء أساس قوي ليس سهلًا. ما كان التحدي الأكبر في تجربتك؟
In this video, Ibrahim Alshamrani @shamrani, founder and CEO of @cognna shares his journey building one of Saudi Arabia’s leading cybersecurity startups. Cognna was part of CyberME’s first batch, where we worked closely together to build strong foundations from day one. Today, that foundation shows in the scale and success the company has achieved.
Building a strong foundation is tough. What challenged you most?
We’re excited to announce that we’re heading to @googlecloud Next 2026!
In our efforts to always bring the region the latest advancements in AI and cybersecurity, we’re joining global innovators to explore new technologies, insights, and solutions shaping the future of secure, intelligent systems.
Let’s connect if you’ll be there.
📍 April 22–24, 2026
📌 Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas
#COGNNA #Cybersecurity #GoogleCloudNext
What an incredible evening at our third annual gathering, HORIZON 2026!
A few nights ago, we brought together the brightest minds in the region for a night of celebration, connection, and a shared look at the future of cybersecurity.
It wasn’t just a summit; it was a celebration of the community securing the Kingdom’s digital future.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the dinner and the debates.
The horizon is changing, and together, we are more prepared than ever to meet it.
#COGNNA #Horizon2026 #Cybersecurity #AnnualGathering #SaudiTech #AgenticAI
Most teams still think their perimeter is the network.
Today, it’s identity!
On Identity Management Day, here’s the reality:
80% of hacking-related breaches start with compromised credentials.
And now, attackers are using AI to make it faster and harder to detect, from hyper-realistic phishing to automated account takeovers.
If you’re leading security or IT, this is what to audit today:
• Privileged access: Who has it, and is it still justified?
• MFA strength: Is it phishing-resistant (not just SMS/OTP)?
• Dormant accounts: How many inactive identities are still live?
• AI & SaaS access: What tools are connected to corporate identities?
• Behavior monitoring: Can you detect abnormal login or usage patterns?
Because once identity is compromised, your defenses are already bypassed.
Identity is your new perimeter, and AI is changing how it’s attacked.
Treat it like one.
COGNNA’s AI-led MDR monitors and analyzes identity behavior in real time and detects AI-driven threats before they escalate.
Secure your business now with COGNNA: https://t.co/ZE8vESfXjx
#IdentityManagementDay #Cybersecurity #IdentitySecurity #AIThreats #MDR #COGNNA
Threat intelligence is useless if it just sits in a dashboard.
Most SOC teams are drowning in "Global Intel" that has zero relevance to their actual region. They spend hours manually converting a PDF report into a hunt query.
By the time the hunt runs, the attacker has already moved.
At COGNNA, we believe intelligence should be an engine, not a library.
Our platform integrates global, regional, and proprietary research into a single stream. But we don't stop at "knowing."
We automate the "doing."
When a new threat is identified, COGNNA automatically generates a Threat Hunting Request.
No manual query building. No data silos. Just two options for your analysts:
- Run hunt to clear the environment now.
- Schedule hunt for later to maintain a persistent watch.
Stop paying for intel that only creates more work.
Secure your business with COGNNA and simplify your defense with a single platform built to cover all your cybersecurity needs: https://t.co/qViPJ63uLz
#COGNNA #ThreatIntelligence #CyberSecurity #ThreatHunting
Can you spot the difference between an admin and an APT mirroring one?
In mature environments, attackers are exploiting the "Detection-Response Gap" by hiding in plain sight. They aren't using new tools; they're using your tools, on your schedule.
Our latest blog, written by one of our threat detection experts, Manaf Mohammed, reveals the anatomy of a "Mirror Attack" and provides a roadmap for defenders to strip away the attacker's mask.
🔗 Read the blog to find out more:
https://t.co/1KCiOqMJ9W
#CyberSecurity #ThreatDetection #MirrorAttack #COGNNA
تزامناً مع إعلان المملكة العربية السعودية عام 2026 عاماً للذكاء الاصطناعي، نجدد في "كوقنا" (COGNNA) التزامنا الراسخ بحماية وتأمين الفضاء الرقمي، لنكون الدرع ا��تقني لهذا التحول الطموح.
بصفتنا شركة رائدة في حلول الأمن السيبراني القائمة على الذكاء الاصطناعي (Agentic AI)، نفخر بأن نكون جزءاً من هذه الرحلة التي تعيد تعريف كيفية حماية المنظمات لأصولها ونموها في ظل مشهد رقمي متسارع التطور.
في "كوقنا"، نؤمن بأن الحماية الحقيقية تكمن في تمكين العنصر البشري.
معاً، نلتزم ببناء بيئة رقمية محصنة ومبتكرة للمملكة والمنطقة، تضمن استمرارية النمو والريادة.
The year 2026 marks a defining moment for Saudi Arabia, officially declared the Year of Artificial Intelligence, highlighting the Kingdom’s vision to accelerate advanced technology adoption.
As an agentic AI cybersecurity company, COGNNA is proud to be part of this journey, one that is redefining how organizations operate, defend, and scale in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
We’re excited to contribute to shaping a more secure, AI-enabled future in the Kingdom and across the region.
#SaudiAIYear #ArtificialIntelligence #Cybersecurity #Vision2030 #COGNNA
#عام_الذكاء_الاصطناعي
الذكاء الاصطناعي ما زال في بدايته. حين تتبناه دولة و تسمي هذا العام ب عام الذكاء الاصطناعي. فنحن نعلن اننا سستخدمه فيما فيه خير البشرية و سنبني و نعمر الارض.
نحن في شركة @cognna بدأنا نرى ثمار الذكاء الاصطناعي في المساعدة على إيقاف الهجمات السيبرانية و التصدي لها.
Many organizations still treat compliance as the finish line for cybersecurity.
Pass the audit. Check the boxes. Move on.
But compliance frameworks were never designed to stop attackers.
They were designed to create minimum standards, and attackers don’t operate on minimum standards.
An organization can be fully compliant and still lack the visibility, detection capabilities, and response speed needed to stop modern threats.
Real security requires more than policies and documentation. It requires:
• Continuous monitoring
• Real-time threat detection
• Incident response readiness
• Security operations that adapt to evolving threats
Compliance validates that controls exist.
Security proves those controls actually work.
That’s why the strongest security programs often achieve compliance naturally, not the other way around.
Compliance doesn’t equal security.
But strong security almost always leads to compliance.
The real question is:
Is your organization building security… or just preparing for audits?
#COGNNA #Cybersecurity #Compliance
When Anthropic’s Claude Code Security made headlines, one question kept coming up: Is AI going to replace cybersecurity companies?
Investors panicked, debates erupted, and the implications are raising tough questions for teams everywhere:
- How far can AI go in protecting code and systems?
- What new risks does AI introduce?
- And what does this mean for the future of security operations?
At COGNNA, we wanted to go beyond the headlines, separate hype from reality, and unpack what AI really means for cybersecurity companies.
We break it all down in our latest blog, check it out here: https://t.co/Hb72OwGCun
#AI #Cybersecurity #COGNNA #Blog
At COGNNA, our mission has always been to help SOC teams detect threats faster, reduce operational complexity, and strengthen cybersecurity operations.
Today, we’re excited to take that mission further, we’re innovating with @Gartner_inc . By combining Gartner’s world-class market intelligence with the power of the COGNNA Nexus platform, we are:
🔹 Advancing modern SOC capabilities
🔹 Scaling enterprise-grade security innovation
🔹 Expanding our vision from a regional leader to a global cybersecurity innovator
This milestone reflects our commitment to pushing cybersecurity forward and empowering organizations to stay ahead of evolving threats.
We aren’t just following the market, we’re helping shape the future of cybersecurity.
#COGNNA #Cybersecurity #SOC #SecurityInnovation #Gartner #Innovation
Exciting news!
COGNNA will be attending the @Gartner_inc Security & Risk Management Summit in Mumbai next Monday, March 9th.
Looking forward to connecting with all the industry leaders and exploring the latest in cybersecurity innovation!
#COGNNA #Cybersecurity #Event #Gartner #Summit #Mumbai
Reduced working hours shouldn’t mean reduced protection.
To truly reduce 50% of your SOC workload, without increasing risk, you need to start automating the repetitive tasks of your SOC.
Here are 5 critical areas every modern SOC should automate, and how COGNNA’s Agentic AI SOC platform handles each:
✅ Alert Triage
COGNNA Nexus doesn't just triage alerts using AI, it enriches them with its integrated threat intelligence, so your analysts only see what truly matters.
✅ Threat Validation
COGNNA correlates events, analyzes behavior patterns, and confirms malicious activity before escalation, drastically reducing false positives.
✅ Incident Prioritization
COGNNA dynamically prioritizes incidents based on business impact, asset criticality, and user privileges, ensuring high-risk threats are addressed first.
✅ Low-Risk Incident Containment
COGNNA Nexus contains pre-defined playbooks that are automatically tuned with feedback, these playbooks execute response actions, like endpoint isolation or account suspension, to stop threats early.
✅ Reporting
COGNNA's Agentic AI generates automated incident summaries and audit-ready explainable reports, keeping compliance and visibility intact with zero extra effort.
With COGNNA’s Agentic SOC platform, you can drastically reduce MTTR while protecting your team from burnout.
Secure Your Business with COGNNA now: https://t.co/Kep91HwzIS
#COGNNA #Cybersecurity #AgenticAI #SOC #Automation
In Ramadan, SOC shifts change.
Threat actors don’t.
While teams adjust hours and operate with lighter coverage, attackers look for the quiet gaps; when fatigue is high and response times slow.
Cyber threats don’t fast. They don’t pause. They don’t respect working hours.
With COGNNA’s Smart MSOC, your security never skips a beat:
- AI-led triage and threat detection
- Real-time investigation & rapid containment
- 24/7 expert monitoring
- Full visibility across your environment
- Expert Human Guardians & AI Synergy
No gaps. No downtime. No compromises. Even when schedules change.
Secure your business with COGNNA now: https://t.co/kYl5W8iDRn
#COGNNA #Cybersecurity #AgenticAI #MSOC #MDR
Cyber threats in MENA are evolving faster than your typical intel can cover.
Targeted, sophisticated attacks are on the rise, and missing the regional patterns could leave your organization exposed.
Our one-of-a-kind MENA threat report delivers data-driven intelligence from inside the region, so you can align strategy, budget, and defenses with what’s actually happening on the ground.
Read our blog to explore the key findings and download the full report to strengthen your 2026 security strategy: https://t.co/vHX2BSK1l0
#COGNNA #Cybersecurity #ThreatReport #MENA