- GitGuardian officially entered the Saudi market to support non-human identity cybersecurity in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
- The Saudi cybersecurity market is expected to grow from $6 billion in 2024 to over $17 billion by 2030, creating strong demand for advanced security solutions.
GitGuardian’s AI-powered platform secures machine identities and digital secrets across cloud, DevOps, and automated environments.
GitGuardian, the global leader in non-human identity (NHI) cybersecurity, has officially announced its entry into the Saudi Arabian market, following its participation in a 12-day intensive program under Booster Grow Global, an initiative led by Business France.
This marks GitGuardian’s first structured market entry into Saudi Arabia, during which the French company, certified by French Tech, engaged with government entities, mega project leaders, and major enterprises across Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Al Khobar. These engagements laid the foundation for promising future partnerships and reaffirmed GitGuardian’s commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s cybersecurity capabilities in line with Saudi Vision 2030 and the national digital transformation agenda.
A Globally Recognized Cybersecurity Innovator
Founded in 2017, GitGuardian is widely recognized as one of the most innovative cybersecurity companies aligned with the France 2030 initiative. Today, more than 600,000 developers and organizations worldwide rely on its technologies to secure machine identities and protect digital secrets, including API keys, credentials, and other sensitive data.
GitGuardian’s solutions address the growing security challenges created by the rapid adoption of cloud computing, DevOps practices, and artificial intelligence, where automated identities and secrets are expanding at scale.
A Rapidly Growing Saudi Cybersecurity Market
Saudi Arabia continues to position itself as a global hub for technology and innovation, driven by ambitious initiatives such as NEOM, Qiddiya, and Expo 2030 Riyadh, all of which are accelerating digital transformation across the Kingdom.
Within this context, the Saudi cybersecurity market is experiencing strong growth, reaching an estimated value of $6 billion in 2024 and expected to exceed $17 billion by 2030. Saudi Arabia also ranked first globally in the 2024 Cybersecurity Index issued by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), reflecting the maturity of its digital ecosystem.
Despite this progress, the Kingdom remains one of the most targeted countries in the region, facing more than 160,000 cyberattacks per day, underscoring the need for advanced and specialized security solutions.
Strong Government Leadership in Cybersecurity
This momentum is reinforced by strong government leadership, with the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) continuing to develop comprehensive frameworks to enhance national readiness. Key initiatives include the CyberIC program, designed to build local cybersecurity capabilities and raise operational standards across critical sectors.
Together with pro-business policies, these efforts create a robust environment for deploying advanced cybersecurity technologies and strengthening national resilience against evolving digital threats.
GitGuardian and Booster Grow Global Saudi Arabia 2025
GitGuardian’s selection as one of the winners of Booster Grow Global Saudi Arabia 2025 aligns closely with Saudi Arabia’s national priorities. The company’s integrated Non-Human Identity Security platform directly addresses emerging risks in the Kingdom’s digital landscape.
By securing automated accounts and detecting leaked secrets, GitGuardian aims to protect Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation initiatives, including smart cities, e-government services, and industrial digitalization, from modern cyber threats.
Executive Perspective
Commenting on the expansion, Eric Fourrier, CEO of GitGuardian, stated:
“As Saudi Arabia accelerates its digital transformation and invests heavily in smart infrastructure, we are excited to collaborate and partner with local innovators and enterprises to help secure this new phase of growth.”
GitGuardian’s Strategic Roadmap in Saudi Arabia
GitGuardian has entered the Saudi market through a phased expansion strategy. In the initial phase, the company is focusing on high-priority sectors such as energy, telecommunications, financial services, government, and healthcare, where cybersecurity risks are most critical.
The company aims to deliver immediate value through pilot projects, targeted demonstrations, and compliance-aligned support, tailored to local operational requirements and time zones. The Booster Grow Global program enabled rapid access to key stakeholders across the Saudi ecosystem.
In the next phase, GitGuardian plans to build a local cybersecurity ecosystem by partnering with system integrators and distributors, co-developing solutions with Saudi IT service providers, and launching training and certification programs to accelerate local adoption.
Advanced Technology for Secure Innovation
GitGuardian brings to Saudi Arabia a unique cybersecurity platform that delivers comprehensive protection for non-human identities, which include accounts and credentials used by applications, automation tools, cloud services, and software agents.
The platform’s capabilities span advanced secret detection, full lifecycle governance of machine identities, access rights tracking, credential rotation and revocation, and policy enforcement across CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructures.
Designed specifically for modern DevOps and cloud-native environments, GitGuardian integrates seamlessly into developer workflows. This developer-first approach embeds security without slowing innovation, providing real-time alerts and precise remediation guidance when secrets are detected.
Powered by AI, GitGuardian enables organizations to resolve secret-related incidents up to 60 times faster, helping enterprises and government entities innovate securely and sustainably.
Through securing the rapidly growing volume of machine identities and digital secrets, GitGuardian is positioned to play a key role in shaping the future of cybersecurity in Saudi Arabia, working closely with local partners and stakeholders to protect critical data and digital assets.
