CTM 360 is a cybersecurity company based in Bahrain, with its headquarters located in the Bahrain Financial Harbour (BFH).[1] Specializing in digital risk protection and cyber threat management, CTM360 operates as a business-to-business (B2B) company.[2][3]

It also provides cloud security services to 30 of the 50 banks within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and serves over 150 banks and financial institutions worldwide.[4]

History

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It was founded by Mirza Asrar Baig in 2014.[5] CTM 360 is a member of the Global Cyber Alliance (GCA).[6]

In 2018, Bahrain included CTM360 in its "Vision 2030" initiative, which aims to transition the country's economy from being oil-based to private sector-driven.[7]

By 2024, CTM360 joined the International Telecommunication Union to assist Least developed countries (LDCs) under the "Cyber for Good" initiative and partnered with Malaysia,[8] Indonesia,[9] and Bangladesh[10] to enhance cybersecurity measures in these countries.[11]

References

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  1. ^ "Defining the Future of Cybersecurity with CTM360's Offensive Defense Strategy". Mashable (in Dutch). 23 May 2024.
  2. ^ "Dialog Enterprise and Bahrain-based CTM360 partner to launch Digital Risk Protection platform | Daily FT". www.ft.lk. Daily FT.
  3. ^ Torongo, Pauline (21 May 2024). "Cybersecurity innovations from emerging markets: The Role of CTM360". The South African.
  4. ^ "Reshaping cybersecurity landscape in Bahrain". www.zawya.com.
  5. ^ "Shura Chairman stresses importance of cybersecurity". www.bna.bh. Bahrain News Agency.
  6. ^ "GCA Partners. Become a Partner. Global Cyber Alliance". GCA | Global Cyber Alliance | Working to Eradicate Cyber Risk.
  7. ^ "Achieving Sustainable Development through Digital Transformation" (PDF). Teletimes International. No. August 2023. p. 26.
  8. ^ "CYBERSECURITY MALAYSIA INKS MOU WITH CTM360 TO COMBAT CYBER THREATS". Bernama. 26 February 2024.
  9. ^ "CTM360 and Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy sign MoU to enhance cybersecurity in Indonesia". Gulfnews.com. 29 May 2024.
  10. ^ "Prime Bank Bangladesh partners with CTM360 to safeguard its brand and customers". Zawya.com.
  11. ^ "CTM360 becomes a sector member of International Telecommunication Union". Gulf News. 19 March 2024.