Gamal Emara, the head of the Middle East at SimSpace, discusses how realistic cyber simulations assist organizations in the Gulf Cooperation Council in validating autonomous AI agents, strengthening human oversight and protecting critical operations, as reported by TahawulTech.
As autonomous AI agents become integral to cybersecurity, security leaders face the challenge of ensuring these tools operate reliably under pressure. SimSpace provides a production-representative AI proving ground that allows organizations to test agents in isolated environments mirroring their live IT and operational technology infrastructure. This approach enables teams to evaluate agent behavior, decision-making logic and adherence to permissions without risking operational networks.
Emara emphasizes that validation must be a continuous process rather than a one-time event, as both threat landscapes and AI models evolve. By conducting live-fire exercises, organizations can stress-test human-AI handovers, ensuring that human teams remain accountable for security outcomes and can intervene when necessary. The demand for such simulation is rising across the GCC, particularly within government, defense, energy and banking sectors.
To support this growth, SimSpace plans to expand its regional team and distribution programs by 2027, helping clients build confidence in AI defenders against machine-speed cyberattacks while maintaining the continuity of essential services.
Source: TahawulTech
