In a landmark deal that reinforces the United Arab Emirates’ growing influence in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, Abu Dhabi-based CPX Holding announced on May 6, 2025, the acquisition of SpiderSilk a trailblazing cyber-AI firm recognized for its cutting-edge exposure management platform and pioneering cyber defense technologies. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in the region’s ongoing pursuit of digital sovereignty and cyber innovation, combining CPX’s robust security services with SpiderSilk’s AI-driven capabilities to deliver global impact.
A Strategic Merger of Capabilities
CPX Holding, one of the UAE’s premier providers of integrated cyber and physical security solutions, has continually expanded its portfolio in recent years to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving threat landscape. The acquisition of SpiderSilk, known for its proprietary AI technologies such as the Resonance exposure management platform, signals a leap forward in CPX’s product-led transformation.
Together, the companies aim to deliver highly intelligent, agile, and automated security solutions. This merger will empower organizations to proactively detect, analyze, and respond to sophisticated cyber threats integrating CPX’s end-to-end remediation expertise with SpiderSilk’s advanced data analysis and machine learning technologies.
“This acquisition marks a new era of growth and innovation,” said Hadi Anwar, CEO of CPX. “By uniting two of the best cybersecurity innovators from the UAE, we’re building a powerhouse in cyber threat detection and response locally rooted, globally competitive.”
SpiderSilk: The Cyber-AI Trailblazer
Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Dubai, SpiderSilk quickly gained global recognition for its innovative approach to cybersecurity. The company’s technologies—including autonomous Security Operations Center (SOC) agents and a revolutionary cyber intelligence platform powered by a vast internet-wide knowledge graph—have been widely adopted across the Middle East and beyond. Its client base spans both public and private sectors, ranging from governments to multinational enterprises.
According to Rami El Malak, CEO and Co-Founder of SpiderSilk, “This strategic relationship marks a watershed moment for the cybersecurity ecosystem, redefining how state-of-the-art capabilities are developed in the region with a global audience in mind. This acquisition enables us to scale, accelerate innovation, and protect critical infrastructure on a global scale.”
SpiderSilk’s research and development arm will continue to operate independently post-acquisition, ensuring a steady pipeline of innovative products and continued focus on AI-driven cybersecurity advancements.
Expanding Global Reach
The partnership is poised to accelerate CPX’s expansion into critical global markets, including North America, Saudi Arabia, and other GCC countries. With cyber threats growing in complexity and frequency, demand for intelligent security automation and predictive threat modeling has never been greater.
Global Ventures and Dara Holdings two major investors in SpiderSilk will remain involved post-acquisition, supporting CPX’s growth and helping maintain momentum in overseas markets.
This acquisition also supports the UAE’s national strategy to become a global leader in AI and cybersecurity, aligning closely with its long-term goals of digital transformation, innovation leadership, and technological resilience.
Key Benefits and Strategic Implications
- Enhanced Threat Detection & Remediation: Merging CPX’s response capabilities with SpiderSilk’s AI algorithms to shorten incident response times.
- Proactive Exposure Management: Use of the Resonance platform for real-time risk identification and attack surface reduction.
- Global Market Penetration: Leveraging SpiderSilk’s SaaS-based products to access North American and European markets.
- Local Innovation, Global Reach: Strengthening the UAE’s position as a cybersecurity innovation hub.
- AI in Cybersecurity Operations: Deploying autonomous SOC agents to streamline operations and reduce human fatigue.
Conclusion
The acquisition of SpiderSilk by CPX is more than a business transaction it’s a strategic convergence of cybersecurity visionaries poised to reshape the global cyber defense landscape. As cyber threats escalate in sophistication, this union offers an exemplary model of how national capabilities can evolve into globally competitive, innovation-driven powerhouses. With artificial intelligence, threat analytics, and regional expertise at its core, CPX and SpiderSilk are ready to redefine what the future of cybersecurity looks like from the UAE to the world.
