Paratus Partners with Cyber Crucible to Bring Real-Time, AI-Powered Cybersecurity to the Middle East and Africa

Paratus, a reliable and experienced cybersecurity provider headquartered in the UAE, is proud to announce its exclusive regional partnership with Cyber Crucible, a U.S. based leader in autonomous, real-time threat defense technology. This collaboration will bring next-generation cybersecurity capabilities to organizations across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.

As digital transformation accelerates across the region, the cyber threat landscape is evolving faster than ever. Traditional defenses that rely on outdated, historical data can no longer keep pace with the AI-driven, shape-shifting intrusions of today.

Traditional security is no longer enough, our clients are facing real-time threats that require real-time solutions. Cyber Crucible’s cutting-edge, self-learning technology gives us the power to deliver exactly that - before the damage even begins. This partnership marks a major milestone in our mission to protect the region’s digital future.

Aleksandr Bychkov Founder & CEO - Paratus

Cyber Crucible’s autonomous platform analyses and neutralizes threats in under 200 milliseconds - delivering real-time protection with zero false positives and no human intervention. Seamlessly integrating into existing enterprise security ecosystems, it enables organizations to strengthen their cyber defenses without sacrificing operational efficiency.

Tested by one of North America’s largest accounting and advisory firms, the solution has demonstrated 100% effectiveness in preventing ransomware, data theft, and identity fraud.

Founded by top cryptographers and cyber threat hunters with deep roots in military, government, and enterprise security, Cyber Crucible is at the forefront of the automated cybersecurity revolution. Its Microsoft-certified platform is trusted globally, with deployments spanning micro-corporations, government entities, and Fortune 50 companies across multiple industries. By redefining "left of boom" protection, Cyber Crucible is helping clients stay ahead of evolving threats - preventing damage before it begins while reducing operational complexity and cost.

Paratus brings deep regional expertise and a consulting-led approach that aligns perfectly with our vision. Together, we’re delivering the speed, accuracy, and autonomy that modern enterprises in MEA need to stay secure in an era of intelligent cyber threats.

Dennis Underwood CEO - Cyber Crucible

This strategic alliance offers organizations across MEA the opportunity to modernize their security posture with best-in-class, proactive protection - at the speed and intelligence today’s threats demand.

About Paratus

Paratus is a reliable and experienced cybersecurity provider, headquartered in the UAE, with a growing presence in Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria. The company addresses the increasing cyber-attack surface created by modern business initiatives such as digital transformation, cloud adoption, and interconnected systems.

With a consulting-led, pragmatic approach, Paratus enables organizations to proactively defend against internal and external threats through innovative and cost-effective cybersecurity services. The company works closely with over 40 leading cybersecurity solution providers to deliver tailored, high-impact security strategies. In 2025, Paratus was recognized as the Best Cybersecurity Startup, reflecting its continued commitment to excellence and leadership in the digital security space.

About Cyber Crucible

Cyber Crucible is the first ever autonomous kernel level security tool that seeks and destroys threats in real time. Leveraging novel telemetry sources and patented edge computing analytics engine, Cyber Crucible instantly counters zero-day attacks.