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G42’s CPX acquires Dubai cybersecurity startup SpiderSilk for undisclosed sum

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n a bold move that underscores the UAE’s commitment to tech-enabled security leadership, Abu Dhabi-based CPX Holding, a member of the G42 ecosystem, has acquired SpiderSilk, a Dubai-founded AI cybersecurity startup renowned for its innovation and agility. The acquisition signals a strategic leap for CPX as it strengthens its global cyber defense capabilities, integrating SpiderSilk’s next-generation platforms into its operational fabric.

Founded in 2019, SpiderSilk has quickly gained recognition for its proprietary exposure management platform Resonance, autonomous SOC AI agents, and advanced cyber intelligence architecture. Backed by Global Ventures and Dara Holdings, SpiderSilk has built a reputation for delivering smart, adaptive defense solutions across markets in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the U.S. Its commitment to AI-first security makes it a natural fit for CPX’s vision of scalable, intelligent cyber resilience.

With this acquisition, CPX reinforces its position as a regional powerhouse in cybersecurity, now equipped to drive innovation not just within the UAE but across the GCC and North America. Importantly, SpiderSilk’s R&D engine will remain active, ensuring that its pioneering spirit continues to fuel CPX’s product evolution. Together, the combined entity is poised to redefine the future of proactive defense, shaping smarter, more resilient infrastructures for governments and enterprises alike.

As digital ecosystems expand and threat landscapes evolve, the CPX SpiderSilk alliance sets a powerful precedentcmerging deep-tech agility with enterprise grade scale to deliver solutions that are not only responsive, but truly intelligent. This is more than an acquisition; it’s a strategic convergence of vision, expertise, and innovation aimed at securing the digital future.

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