Scanit夥同Ascendsys提供完整保安服務

Scanit partners with Ascendsys to offer end-to-end security services

Kuala Lumpur, 19 September, 2007 – Scanit ME FZ LLC, a Dubai-based IT security consulting company, has entered into a strategic partnership with leading Managed Security Services provider Ascendsys Sdn Bhd to jointly tap the Malaysia, Indonesia and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) markets.

The tie-up between Scanit and Ascendsys, which was announced at the recently concluded HITBSecConf 2007, is aimed at addressing the lack of best practices and industry standards for security management -- especially in markets where there is currently a strong demand for end-to-end security consultancy services.

“This is a win-win partnership which completes both Scanit and Ascendsys’ portfolio of security offerings, while maintaining the quality by which we have both grown in the market,” said Scanit chief executive officer, David Michaux.

“The Managed Security Services which Ascendsys has developed combine a best of breed approach, offering a level of service that is in high demand. I’m confident that our companies now the breadth and depth of security solutions to offer to customers in Malaysia, Indonesia and GCC states,” added Michaux.

The partnership announcement is timely given that Scanit will be setting up operations Kuala Lumpur by year end. MSC Malaysia-status Ascendsys meanwhile has recently opened an office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ascendsys is also in the process of building a full-fledged Security Operations Centre that will provide security monitoring services. These services will be complemented by Scanit’s independent security audit and consulting services.

“A global standard of security consultancy is still missing in our markets. Hence, we need to continue the education of our clients with regards to best practice and industry standards,” said Ascendsys’ chairman Mohd Noor Amin Mohd Noor Khan.

“Ascendsys’ strategy is to partner with organizations that provide significant value-add to our existing offerings. The tie-up with Scanit brings to the customer a complete portfolio of services ranging from trainings that promote security awareness to complete security management,” added Mohd Noor Amin.

Scanit’s recruitment drive exceeds expectations

In a related announcement, Scanit confirmed that its recent recruitment drive at HITBSecConf2007 was a success -- with six candidates recruited on the spot for the company’s local office which will be established by year end. The Scanit office in Kuala Lumpur will provide security consulting services as well as operate as a research & development centre as part of the company’s global operations.

Apart from fulfilling Scanit’s recruitment objectives, the two-day recruitment drive also attracted more than 130 candidates for Scanit’s Middle East-based clients who are looking to tap on the skills of Malaysian IT security professionals.

“Scanit’s recruitment drive in Malaysia has been very successful and certainly exceeded our expectations. The new recruits will help ensure that our customers continue to receive the highest level of security consultancy services in Malaysia and the GCC states,” said Michaux.

“With our commitment to global expansion, Scanit is constantly looking at new ways of attracting talent with hands-on IT security experience. Our HR portal provides an opportunity for us to communicate in a very honest and open way the culture and values of our business, while at the same time differentiating us from other security consultancies,” he added, noting that the Scanit HR portal is accessible at https://hr.scanit.net/.

Scanit招聘和訓練本地IT保安專才

Scanit to Recruit and Train Local IT Security Talents

Kuala Lumpur, 15 August 2007 – Scanit ME FZ LLC, a Dubai-based information technology (IT) security consulting company, is planning a targeted recruitment drive in Malaysia. This is part of Scanit’s recruitment services offering aimed at helping Middle East-based companies and its own clients leverage the skills of Malaysian IT security professionals.

Scanit will conduct its recruitment and interview sessions at Asia’s largest network security conference HITBSecConf 2007, which will be held from 3-6 September at KL Hilton.

“As part of our IT security recruitment services, we are looking to recruit and train more than 60 candidates with hands-on IT security experience who will eventually serve some of the largest companies in the Middle East,” said David Michaux, Chief Executive Officer, Scanit.
“This is a win-win scenario because Malaysia has the opportunity to export world-class IT talent. More importantly, these candidates will eventually return to Malaysia with their new found knowledge and expertise, and contribute effectively towards the country’s knowledge-driven economy,” he added.

Michaux noted that the quality and level of experience in IT security is very high among Malaysian candidates, hence the decision to recruit in this country.

“It is a known fact that Middle East-based companies are always keen to tap on the skills of these local professionals in an effort to enhance their own level of IT security in line with international and industry best practices,” said Michaux.

Foray into Malaysia
In recognition of the increased business potential in Malaysia, Scanit is also planning to open an office in Kuala Lumpur. The new office will serve and support its Middle East-based customers who have set up operations in Malaysia, as well as to develop new business opportunities.

Scanit’s initial move into the local market will focus on servicing its existing Middle East-based customers who have investments in Malaysia. This includes helping them better understand the local culture, which plays an essential component of maintaining the security of an organization. Additionally, Scanit will help its customers recruit and train local talent, in line with their security expectations.

“We believe that an understanding of the local market and culture is vital to our success. That is why we have been working with local engineers and our local partner, Hack In The Box Sdn Bhd, to ensure a smooth entry into the Malaysian market,” said Michaux.

“We feel that we have the required mix of talented engineers to allow us to enter the Malaysian market. The team that we plan to have here would be a mix of Malaysian, Saudi and European staffers, out of which at least seven will be local engineers,” he added.

Scanit is currently the trusted security advisor for 28 banks, nine regional telecom operators and four airlines in the Middle East.