WHITEGUARD

WHITEGUARD is a cybersecurity firm with operations based in London and Cairo, established to address vulnerabilities within the digital landscape. The company was founded in 2022 by a team of cybersecurity professionals and AI engineers with the objective of providing robust security solutions tailored to the specific needs of the MENA region and beyond. This initiative was driven by the founders' recognition of significant gaps in the regional market, from inadequate threat detection to a scarcity of customized security services.

In May 2025, WHITEGUARD secured a six-figure pre-seed investment round led by U.S.-based venture capital firm DEN VC, with participation from the Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center. This funding is allocated to accelerate the development of its AI-powered security products and to facilitate operational expansion across Egypt, the Middle East, and Africa. The company's business model is centered on providing comprehensive cybersecurity services and products to a diverse B2B clientele. Its target market includes sectors with high exposure to digital threats such as banking, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, automotive, energy, and critical infrastructure.

WHITEGUARD offers a broad suite of managed security services. These include penetration testing, red team assessments, vulnerability assessments, source code reviews, and digital forensics. The company also provides security awareness training, threat hunting, data breach monitoring, and incident response and handling. A key product is the WHITE HAWK platform, an advanced cybersecurity suite designed to consolidate multiple security layers into a single, centralized dashboard. This platform simplifies management by integrating various tools and expert knowledge in a SaaS model. Its features encompass regular security reviews, automated and manual penetration testing, asset discovery and management, and continuous threat intelligence to proactively identify and mitigate risks.

The firm’s strategy focuses on combining artificial intelligence with deep technical expertise to deliver security that can adapt to the evolving threat landscape. By offering AI-driven protection for web services, mobile applications, and networks, WHITEGUARD aims to support the growth of enterprises and startups that often lack access to scalable and affordable cybersecurity tools. A partnership with TXD Systems, established in November 2023, further aims to increase market access for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in the MENA region through a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) model.

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