Xona and MCS Holdings Partner to Strengthen Secure Access for Critical Infrastructure Across Africa

Introduction – Partnership Delivers Zero-Trust, Effortless Access to Operational Technology Environments in One of the World’s Fastest-Growing Regions

Xona, the leading provider of secure access solutions for critical infrastructure, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Mideast Communication Systems (MCS Holdings), a premier IT solutions provider delivering cybersecurity, infrastructure, and professional services across Egypt and Sub-Saharan Africa.

This partnership brings together Xona’s award-winning secure access platform and MCS Holdings’ regional leadership in critical infrastructure security, helping energy, utilities, manufacturing, and government organizations across Africa better protect their operational technology (OT) systems from today’s most advanced cyber threats.

“MCS Holdings is a recognized leader in delivering high-impact security and infrastructure solutions to organizations operating some of the most critical environments in the region,” said Bill Moore, CEO of Xona. “Together, we can provide customers across Africa with fast, secure, and compliant access to OT systems—without the complexity of legacy remote access tools.”

 

 

A Shared Mission: Modernize and Secure Access to Critical Assets

Founded in 2006, MCS Holdings has built a trusted reputation for securing digital transformation projects across industries. With operations in Egypt and ten African nations, and partnerships with top global technology vendors, MCS delivers tailored solutions that meet the unique challenges of its regional clients.

Now, with Xona, joint customers can deploy a zero-trust access overlay for their OT environments—one that eliminates insecure endpoints from connecting to critical assets, replaces legacy VPNs and jump servers, and simplifies compliance with global cybersecurity standards like IEC 62443, NIST 800-53 and Saudi NCA OTCC-1:2022.

“Cyber risk is growing rapidly across Africa, and the most vulnerable targets are critical infrastructure systems that were never designed to be internet-facing,” said Tarek Shabaka, CEO of MCS Holdings. “With Xona, we’re giving our customers an access solution that’s not only secure and compliant, but incredibly easy to deploy and manage—even in remote or bandwidth-constrained environments.”

 

Simple, Secure Access for Remote Operators and 3rd Party Vendors

Xona’s disconnected access architecture creates an air gap between remote endpoints and critical systems by isolating protocol traffic (RDP, VNC, SSH, etc.). The platform provides access via any modern web browser—no clients, agents, or cloud access required—enabling seamless access for:

  • Remote and onsite operators
  • OEMs and 3rd party contractors
  • IT and OT administrators
  • Multi-site monitoring and shared SOC teams

With Xona, MCS customers gain:

✅ Secure remote access to OT/ICS/CPS/XIoT systems
✅ Session recording and real-time monitoring
✅ Role-, time-, and identity-based controls
✅ Deployment in 30 minutes or less per site—no network changes required

 

A Trusted Partnership Driving Regional Resilience

The Xona-MCS partnership reflects a shared commitment to helping critical infrastructure providers achieve operational resilience through security-first solutions that are simple to deploy, manage, and scale.

Together, we’re enabling the digital transformation of critical systems—without compromising security.

To learn more about how MCS Holdings and Xona are helping protect critical infrastructure across Africa, or to schedule a demo, contact us today.

Xona and Oregon Systems Partner to Deliver Secure, Effortless, and Reliable OT Access in the Middle East

Introduction

Xona, the leading provider of secure access solutions for critical infrastructure, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Oregon Systems, a premier cybersecurity value added distributor specializing in Operational Technology (OT), Critical Infrastructure Security and providing High performance computing (HPC) solutions in the Middle East. This collaboration combines Xona’s cutting-edge secure access platform with Oregon Systems’ deep regional expertise to deliver a robust, scalable remote access solution tailored for critical infrastructure sectors.

With this partnership, organizations across energy, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and other critical industries in the Middle East can now leverage a best-in-class secure remote access solution that enhances security, ensures compliance, and optimizes operational efficiency.

Industry Challenge: Securing OT Environments

As OT environments become more interconnected, organizations in the Middle East face increasing cybersecurity threats, stringent regulatory requirements, and operational complexities. Legacy access solutions such as VPNs, jump servers, and remote desktop tools expose critical systems to unnecessary risk, while cumbersome security measures create administrative bottlenecks and hinder operational efficiency.

Governments and regulatory bodies are imposing stricter security mandates, requiring organizations to comply with industry standards like IEC 62443, NIST 800-53, and Saudi NCA OTCC-1:2022 guidelines to secure access to critical infrastructure systems. Meeting these requirements while maintaining seamless operational workflows demands an innovative, zero-trust approach to secure remote access.

The Joint Solution – The Power of Xona + Oregon Systems

This partnership delivers an unparalleled secure access solution that:

  • Minimizes Security Risks – Eliminates insecure endpoints from connecting to critical OT/ICS systems by enforcing identity-based access and protocol isolation.
  • Ensures Regulatory Compliance – Helps organizations adhere to key cybersecurity standards, including IEC 62443, NIS 2, the European Cyber Resilience Act, NIST 800-53, and Saudi NCA OTCC-1:2022.
  • Simplifies Remote Access – Provides a zero-footprint, browser-based experience that eliminates the need for VPNs, agents, or plugins.
  • Optimizes Operational Efficiency – Enables real-time collaboration and vendor access without compromising security.

Better Together – Partnership Roles

Xona: Secure, Simple, and Scalable OT Access

The Xona Platform is purpose-built to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats while ensuring seamless remote connectivity. Key features include:

  • Identity-Based Access Management – Granular control over user access with role, identity, and time-based policies.
  • Disconnected Access Technology – Eliminates insecure endpoints from directly connecting to OT systems, preventing ransomware and malware spread.
  • Seamless User Experience – A clientless, browser-based solution that simplifies secure remote access for users.
  • Granular Audit and Governance – Real-time session logging, monitoring, and compliance enforcement.

Oregon Systems: Trusted Cybersecurity Value added Distributor in the Middle East

Oregon Systems enhances Xona’s technology with deep regional expertise, offering:

  • Secure Remote Access Solutions – Implementing agentless, browser-based access with multi-factor authentication to ensure safe connectivity to critical OT systems.
  • Regulatory Compliance Support – Ensuring alignment with Middle Eastern cybersecurity regulations and global frameworks.
  • Proactive Security Management – Implementing strong access controls, regular system checks, and timely updates to maintain the integrity of critical infrastructure.

Impact for Critical Infrastructure Operators

By leveraging the combined expertise of Xona and Oregon Systems, organizations in the Middle East gain a secure, scalable, and regulation-ready remote access solution. This partnership enables helps customers reduce attack surface risk by eliminating insecure endpoints from connecting to critical systems and enforcing zero-trust security principles; ensure adherence to cybersecurity regulations with real-time auditability and governance of user access; and improve operational efficiency and simplify administration and vendor access management, reducing the burden on IT and security teams.

Next Steps

Secure access to critical infrastructure has never been easier. Learn how Xona and Oregon Systems can transform your remote access strategy. Speak with our experts to discuss your security challenges, experience a live demo to see the platform in action, or deploy a trial version to experience the benefits firsthand.