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The Middle East faces escalating cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, including power grids, oil terminals, and financial networks. Recent research by Fortinet details an Iranian state-backed intrusion into Middle East critical national infrastructure networks. Other industry analysis highlights rising attacks on Middle Eastern oil, gas, utilities, and transport systems that rely on connected technologies, including a regional overview of critical infrastructure threats. Against this backdrop, Censys and Rilian Technologies announce a partnership to expand regional internet and ICS/OT visibility.
“Cybersecurity in the Middle East demands accurate, high-fidelity intelligence to protect critical infrastructure from increasingly sophisticated threats,” said Sarah Ashburn, Chief Revenue Officer at Censys.
Censys–Rilian Alliance Focuses On Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity
Censys provides global internet intelligence and deep visibility into internet-facing assets, including industrial control systems and operational technology. The platform maps hosts, certificates, and services to support attack surface management and threat hunting. Its data includes support for industrial protocols and hundreds of ICS fingerprints, helping identify vulnerable industrial assets.
“Censys provides unmatched Internet intelligence and ICS/OT visibility, capabilities essential for defending national infrastructures from modern cyber threats,” said Christian Schnedler, CEO of Rilian Technologies.
Rilian Technologies delivers an AI-native defense platform for sovereign and sensitive environments. Its Rilian Defense Platform aggregates tools and data into a unified interface. The platform reduces integration overhead and compliance friction for national cyber defense programs.
Under the new agreement, Rilian will integrate Censys intelligence into its platform for customers across the Middle East. This move aligns with the growing demand for cybersecurity across critical infrastructure in the energy, finance, transportation, and government sectors. Organizations gain internet-wide visibility, historical asset context, and improved ICS security insights.
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Regional Threat Escalation Drives Demand For National Infrastructure Cyber Protection
DeCYFIR reporting highlights sharp growth in hostile operations after recent regional conflicts. Iranian-linked groups expanded activity against Israeli and Gulf Cooperation Council targets, focusing on power, utilities, and public services. Campaigns blend espionage, data theft, and disruption, often targeting industrial control systems cybersecurity.
At the same time, Iran continues to reverse-engineer malware used against its networks. DeCYFIR assesses that these tools now shape more advanced regional operations. This escalation raises the stakes for the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure across the Middle East.
The partnership framework positions Rilian as a delivery channel for Censys internet and ICS/OT data in the Middle East. Company statements describe an integrated view of exposed assets and related telemetry inside Rilian’s platform. Officials frame this approach as one component in broader critical infrastructure cybersecurity efforts across the region.
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