What Innovative Solutions does

Innovative Solutions (IS), legal entity Innovative Solutions Co., is a privately held cybersecurity and digital services company headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, founded in 2003 and operating across Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The company serves more than 1,200 enterprise and government clients through five regional offices (Riyadh HQ, Jeddah, Al Khobar, Dubai, Abu Dhabi) and reports a delivery track record of more than 4,000 projects over 21+ years. IS positions itself as a strategic advisor for organizations operating in critical sectors and national infrastructure, addressing evolving threat landscapes, complex security environments, regulatory compliance, and cybersecurity talent shortages.

The company operates as a technology-agnostic security integrator and managed security services provider. Its portfolio of six service lines spans Advisory Services (GRC frameworks, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, OT security, data privacy), Cybersecurity Solutions (endpoint, network, application, cloud, identity, and data protection built from a partner ecosystem of 30+ global security vendors), Managed Services (24/7 SOC, SIEM-as-a-Service, Managed XDR, threat hunting, incident response), Cloud Services (cloud security architecture, Zero Trust, DevSecOps, PDPL compliance), AI Security (AI penetration testing, training data integrity, algorithmic reviews, adversarial defense), and Value Added Services (network infrastructure, managed IT, digital transformation, regulatory compliance). Underlying technical components cited include Next Generation Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, SIEM/XDR, Secure Access Service Edge, Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform, User and Entity Behavior Analytics, and Zero Trust Architecture.

Revenue is generated through quote-based enterprise engagements combining project-based deployments and recurring managed security contracts. IS employs a sales-led, consultative enterprise field-sales motion targeting Saudi federal entities and large enterprises, supplemented by a strategic partner network. Primary demand drivers are the ECC-2-2024 cybersecurity framework, Vision 2030 digital transformation initiatives, and Saudi PDPL data privacy compliance. The company holds ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 9001:2015, and PCI PA-QSA certifications, is an ELITE member of the London Stock Exchange Group, and employs 51–100 staff with 850 employee certifications as a benchmark of technical bench depth.

Name

Innovative Solutions

Legal name

Innovative Solutions Co.

Website

https://is.com.sa

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Innovative Solutions is a Saudi Arabian cybersecurity and managed security services provider founded in 2003, serving 1,200+ government and enterprise clients across Saudi Arabia and the GCC through technology-agnostic security deployments, a 24/7 SOC, advisory, cloud, and AI security services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Security Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Other Computer Related Services (541519)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Systems Integration & Implementation Services (BPAEAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) & Secure SD-WAN (HDAIAFAH)

Keywords

• Managed security services
• Cybersecurity advisory
• Cloud security services
• AI security testing
• Governance risk compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Managed Security Services: 24/7 continuous monitoring, proactive threat hunting, SIEM-as-a-Service, Managed XDR, and rapid incident response services delivered as an extension of client security operations.
2. Cybersecurity Solutions: Best-in-class cybersecurity technology deployment including endpoint security, network security, application security, cloud security, and data protection solutions implemented and optimized for clients.
3. Advisory Services: Strategic consulting including GRC frameworks, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, data privacy consulting, OT security, and digital transformation advisory delivered by certified experts.
4. Cloud Services: End-to-end cloud security spanning cloud security architecture, zero trust network design, DevSecOps integration, cloud penetration testing, and compliance with Saudi PDPL and international data privacy standards.
5. AI Security Services: Purpose-built AI security services including AI system penetration testing, training data integrity evaluation, algorithmic security reviews, access control assessments, and adversarial defense strategies.
6. Value Added Services: IT and technology services including network infrastructure design, managed IT services, helpdesk support, digital transformation consulting, data privacy protection, cloud migration, infrastructure modernization, and regulatory compliance.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Innovative Solutions is a managed security services provider delivering integrated cybersecurity and digital services to government entities and large enterprises across Saudi Arabia and the GCC. Through six service lines (Advisory Services, Cybersecurity Solutions, Managed Services, Cloud Services, AI Security, and Value Added Services), the company deploys best-of-breed technologies from 30+ global security vendors, operates a 24/7 Security Operations Center, and provides specialized services including penetration testing, GRC advisory, cloud security architecture, and AI security assessments.

Product overview

Innovative Solutions offers a portfolio of six integrated cybersecurity and digital services: Advisory Services (GRC, penetration testing, OT security), Cybersecurity Solutions (endpoint, network, application, cloud, identity and data protection), Managed Services (24/7 MSS, SOC, SIEM, XDR), Cloud Services (cloud security architecture, zero trust, DevSecOps), AI Security (AI penetration testing, algorithmic reviews, adversarial defense), and Value Added Services (network infrastructure, managed IT, digital transformation). The company operates as a managed security services provider with technology partnerships with 30+ global security vendors, delivering tailored solutions across cybersecurity, digital trust, cloud, data & AI, and digital payments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advisory Services Strategic cybersecurity advisory covering governance, risk and compliance (GRC) frameworks, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, data privacy consulting, OT security, and digital transformation advisory delivered to government entities and large enterprises in Saudi Arabia and the GCC.
• Cybersecurity Solutions Deployment of best-in-class cybersecurity technology across endpoint, network, application, cloud, identity, and data protection layers, designed and implemented in partnership with 30+ leading global security vendors for government and enterprise clients.
• Managed Services 24/7 Managed Security Services (MSS) providing continuous monitoring, proactive threat hunting, SIEM-as-a-Service, Managed XDR, and incident response delivered through a world-class Security Operations Center as an extension of client security operations.
• Cloud Services End-to-end cloud security covering cloud security architecture, zero trust network design, DevSecOps integration, cloud penetration testing, and compliance with Saudi PDPL and international data privacy standards.
• AI Security Purpose-built AI security services including AI system penetration testing, training data integrity evaluation, algorithmic security reviews, access control assessments, and adversarial defense strategies for organizations deploying artificial intelligence systems.
• Value Added Services Comprehensive IT and technology services including network infrastructure design, managed IT services, helpdesk support, digital transformation consulting, data privacy protection, cloud migration, infrastructure modernization, and regulatory compliance support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,000+ successful projects delivered
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• 30+ Global Security VendorscoreTechnology or IntegrationInnovative Solutions has established partnerships with over 30 of the world's leading security vendors, enabling the design, implementation, and optimization of integrated security architectures. The technology-agnostic approach ensures best-of-breed recommendations tailored to each organization's specific security requirements.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/is_Arabia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/innovative-solutions-sa
• Facebookfacebook.com/151202781602965

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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