
FADI SHARAF EL-DEAN, CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER, LINKSHADOW



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FADI SHARAF EL-DEAN, CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER, LINKSHADOW



The relentless march of digital transformation has simultaneously expanded the attack surface and fragmented the tools used to defend it. Today, organisations face increasingly complex and decentralised environments, and the need for a unified security foundation has never been more urgent.
LinkShadow’s CyberMeshX Platform is built to simplify modern defence by bringing identity, data, and network visibility together into a single, connected security layer. The unified platform provides clearer insights, faster detection, and stronger, adaptive protection. The platform aims to remove complexity, connect every part of the security ecosystem, and deliver a more intelligent, coordinated response to today’s threats.
Fadi Sharaf, Chief Revenue Officer, LinkShadow, said: “AI is no longer an enhancement; it is the core of modern cyber resilience. With CyberMeshX, we have created a unified security foundation that is simple, intelligent, and built to help organisations stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated threats.”
Architecting Resilience with CSMA

Foreword
Modern enterprises are navigating an environment where threats evolve faster than traditional security layers can respond. Fragmented tools create blind spots, slow down investigations, and increase operational overhead. A unified architecture is now essential — not optional — for businesses seeking clarity, speed, and resilience across their digital ecosystems.
Welcome to Black Hat MEA 2025. This year marks a turning point where organisations must shift from isolated defence components to a cohesive, integrated security model.
LinkShadow’s CyberMeshX Platform is built on our AI-driven Cyber Mesh Architecture, unifying identity, data, and network defence into one intelligent layer. The result is complete
visibility, stronger contextual intelligenc,e and predictive defence capabilities that scale with modern business demands.
We believe true security comes from connecting every component clearly, intelligently, and instantly. This is why we are proud to introduce MeshConnectX, the breakthrough that enables immediate, zero-code integration across the enterprise.


Founded in 2015, LinkShadow began with a vision centred on proactive threat intelligence and Network Detection and Response (NDR). Recognising the limitations of reactive security models, the company invested heavily in AI analytics and modular cybersecurity. By 2023, the brand expanded beyond NDR to incorporate Identity Threat Detection
2015: Founding vision with a focus on real-time Network Detection
2023: Strategic expansion with DSPM
2024: Major milestone with the introduction of ITDR
and Response (ITDR) and Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), paving the way for the CyberMeshX Platform. Today, through CyberMeshX and the transformative MeshConnectX module, LinkShadow maintains a global presence across the Middle East, Europe, and North America— delivering the future of unified defence.
2025: Launch of CyberMeshX — the unified, AI-driven security platform
2025 ( Black Hat MEA 2025): Introduction of MeshConnectX — pioneering zero-code integration
The battle against sophisticated threats and disjointed security systems ends here. CyberMeshX is more than a SIEM or XDR platform — it is a holistic security ecosystem transforming raw signals into a coherent security narrative.
“Security teams spend long hours managing complex integrations requiring heavy coding. MeshConnectX removes that burden and allows teams to connect any tool or technology within CyberMeshX instantly”, said Fadi Sharaf.
Built on Gartner’s Cybersecurity Mesh Architecture (CSMA): CyberMeshX ensures security policies are consistently distributed and enforced across cloud, endpoints, and identity layers.
Unified Visibility and Action:
Identity, Data, and Network signals converge into a single investigation plane, enabling analysts to view the entire attack storyline—from credential compromise to data exfiltration.
CYBERMESHX TURNS FRAGMENTATION INTO COHESION, EMPOWERING ENTERPRISES TO EVOLVE AT THE SPEED OF THREATS. WITH MESHCONNECTX, THE END OF SECURITY SILOS IS TRULY HERE.
MeshConnectX for Seamless Integration:
MeshConnectX makes complex integrations effortless. It is the zero-code gateway to immediate, enterprise-wide resilience.
AI-Driven Contextual Intelligence:
Every detection is backed by Explainable AI, presenting clear rationale, mapped evidence and MITRE-aligned context. False positives fall dramatically, restoring confidence across security teams.


Artificial intelligence is no longer a peripheral feature; it is the central nervous system of modern security operations. Defenders must rely on AI to automate detection, prediction, and adaptive response as adversaries weaponise AI to automate attacks.
Within CyberMeshX, AI progresses far beyond anomaly detection
as it acts like an autonomous orchestration layer, continuously learning and adapting. By correlating Identity, Data and Network signals, LinkShadow’s AI reduces bias, minimises noise, and drastically cuts investigation time. Analysts are freed from tactical firefighting and empowered to focus on strategic defence.
This is LinkShadow’s leadership in AI-native cybersecurity.


Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 sets ambitious goals for digital transformation, making cybersecurity a national priority. LinkShadow is fully committed to supporting this vision.
CyberMeshX is engineered to align with the stringent requirements of the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) and ensure data sovereignty across critical sectors. LinkShadow is developing local partnerships, R&D collaborations, and talentdevelopment initiatives tailored to the Kingdom’s needs.
By offering unified visibility and explainable AI across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, LinkShadow serves as a key enabler of KSA’s cybersecurity growth and digital resilience.
WE SEE SAUDI ARABIA AS A GLOBAL CYBERSECURITY POWERHOUSE, AND LINKSHADOW INTENDS TO BE PART OF THAT JOURNEY, PROVIDING THE FOUNDATIONAL TECHNOLOGY FOR DIGITAL SOVEREIGNTY.

A major telecom provider transformed its operations by leveraging multi-tool Security Signals, advanced Incident Prioritisation, and AI/ML threat detection models. By unifying data streams, the organisation achieved 60% faster threat detection, reduced noise, and strengthened its resilience.
A leading BFSI enterprise consolidated alerts and correlated Data and Network Security events to achieve a 40% reduction
in alert fatigue. Analysts shifted their focus to high-risk threats, vastly improving response effectiveness.
A government agency deployed CyberMeshX across onpremise and multi-cloud environments. By unifying Identity, Data, and Network layers, the agency achieved comprehensive visibility, streamlined investigations, and significantly enhanced governance.

LinkShadow recognises that a connected ecosystem forms the strongest line of defence. Our API-first design—simplified by MeshConnectX—enables seamless integration with SIEM, SOAR, CASB, firewall solutions, and beyond.
Our partner-enablement strategy empowers Managed Security Service Providers and value-added distributors to deliver CyberMeshX’s unified capabilities. This approach helps organisations maximise their existing investments while avoiding restrictive vendor lock-ins.
A CONNECTED ECOSYSTEM IS THE STRONGEST FORM OF DEFENCE. OUR PARTNERS ARE ESSENTIAL IN DELIVERING THE UNIFIED INTELLIGENCE OUR CUSTOMERS DEMAND.

The Middle East is undergoing a transformational shift. Rapid cloud migration, 5G deployment, and national digital programmes have heightened exposure to nation-statelevel threats. Key trends include:
• Identity emerging as the primary perimeter
• Convergence of OT and IT security
• Increasing demands for data residency and sovereignty (UAE PDPL, KSA compliance regimes)
CISOs now require platforms that support continuous compliance and deep visibility. The Cyber Mesh framework is fast becoming the regional standard—transforming cybersecurity from periodic assessment to a continuous state of operational assurance.
Top 5 Trends Shaping GCC Cybersecurity
• Identity-Centric Attacks
• Data Sovereignty & Residency Mandates
• IT/OT Security Convergence
• Adoption of AI-Native Defence Platforms
• Zero Trust Architecture Deployment

Resilience is not achieved overnight; it emerges through vision, collaboration and AI at the centre of every security decision. LinkShadow is aligned with the region’s mandate to stay ahead of AI-powered adversaries. CyberMeshX—supercharged with the zero-code integration power of MeshConnectX—is ready to become the decisionintelligence layer of your SOC.
CYBER RESILIENCE IS NOT BUILT OVERNIGHT; IT IS BUILT WITH VISION, COLLABORATION, AND AI AT THE CORE. WE INVITE YOU TO EXPERIENCE THE MESH.
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