Saudi firm CQR launches FENNEC, an AI-powered OT security platform for critical infrastructure.

CQR, a Saudi cybersecurity firm, has launched FENNEC, an AI-powered platform designed to secure operational technology systems in critical infrastructure across Saudi Arabia and the region. Built for OT environments, it offers real-time threat detection, full-stack visibility, and automated compliance with standards like NCA OTCC, Aramco’s SAEP-99, and IEC 62443, cutting audit preparation time by up to 90%. The platform supports zero-trust security, micro-segmentation, and continuous monitoring across connected and air-gapped systems using MITRE ATT&CK for ICS, with AI-driven root cause analysis and bilingual reporting. Early pilots in energy and industrial facilities showed faster threat detection and improved IT-OT collaboration, marking a key advancement in region-specific OT security.