Cyber Warriors Power List 2025: CyberHive
The Cyber Warriors Powerlist honours the trailblazers shaping the future of cybersecurity. From ethical hackers to policy leaders, these innovators defend against evolving threats while driving cutting-edge solutions. Ben Locke, GCC Distributor at CyberHive, highlights the company’s role in strengthening network security across the UAE. With Zero-Trust Architecture and quantum-safe cryptography, CyberHive empowers organisations to proactively safeguard their digital infrastructure in an era where cyber resilience is more critical than ever.
CyberHive – Ben Locke, GCC Distributor
1. What innovative cybersecurity solutions does your organisation offer, and how do they address the region’s unique challenges?
CyberHive leverages two decades of industry expertise with a highly skilled team to deliver cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. Our launch in the UAE aligns with the region’s demand for stronger network security and greater control over data flow, ensuring robust protection against evolving cyber threats.
Ben Locke, GCC Distributor, CyberHive, stated, “Dubai has established itself as a global innovation hub, fostering rapid digital transformation. However, with increased connectivity comes heightened cyber risk. CyberHive Connect provides organisations with a resilient and easy-to-deploy security solution to safeguard their networks while ensuring operational efficiency.”
CyberHive Connect, our flagship product, is a game-changer for businesses navigating today’s complex threat landscape. It offers seamless integration with existing security frameworks, helping organisations in the UAE and beyond strengthen their cybersecurity posture while minimising administrative overhead.
2. How is your firm leveraging advanced technologies to combat emerging threats like AI-powered cyberattacks or sophisticated bugs?
CyberHive Connect enables enterprises to transition to Zero-Trust Architecture, a model endorsed by the US Homeland Security Department, CISA, and the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre. Unlike traditional vendors that complicate implementation, CyberHive Connect overlays existing security measures seamlessly, providing instant protection without disrupting business operations.
Its lightweight, scalable design ensures security across large corporate networks and remote IoT devices. Centralised administration allows for straightforward deployment, and it integrates with Single Sign-On (SSO) authentication systems while complementing traditional VPN solutions.
Ben added, “CyberHive Connect is designed to outpace evolving cyber threats. By leveraging quantum-safe cryptography and real-time intrusion detection, we empower organisations to proactively defend their networks rather than react to breaches after they occur.”
3. In your opinion, how can cybersecurity effectively tackle challenges related to AI misuse or malicious activities online?
While most cybersecurity firms focus on preventing breaches, CyberHive assumes threats are already present and mitigates risks at the most fundamental level. Our Zero-Trust approach—“Never Trust, Always Verify”—ensures businesses retain full control over their data and access points.
CyberHive takes a revolutionary approach by eliminating visible network entry points and verifying every transaction. Instead of relying on traditional perimeter defences, CyberHive ensures that cybercriminals cannot even detect a business’s infrastructure, making attacks significantly harder to execute.
4. Can you share a recent case study or success story demonstrating the impact of your solutions?
CyberHive has pioneered Zero-Trust security solutions, with CyberHive Connect leading the charge. This software-defined mesh network integrates quantum-safe cryptography, real-time intrusion detection, and automated verification technology to secure networks from emerging cyber threats.
Additionally, CyberHive Gatekeeper enhances cloud access security, particularly for Microsoft 365 environments, while CyberHive Trusted Cloud delivers secure hosting for sensitive workloads both on-premises and in the cloud. Our commitment to security excellence is reflected in our ISO 27001 certification and approval as a UK government G-Cloud supplier.
Our recent funding from the European Space Agency further underscores our leadership in cybersecurity innovation, positioning CyberHive as a trusted partner for enterprises requiring advanced protection.
5. What current industry trends are driving cybersecurity strategies, and how are you preparing for the future?
The cybersecurity landscape is shifting rapidly, making traditional perimeter defences obsolete. The rise of AI-driven cyberattacks necessitates a Zero-Trust approach, ensuring that businesses secure every access point without assuming implicit trust.
For industries like financial services and cryptocurrency exchanges, keeping pace with emerging threats is particularly challenging. These organisations must shift from reactive security models to proactive, adaptive strategies, such as those enabled by CyberHive’s Zero-Trust solutions.
6. How do you see the role of cybersecurity evolving in a hyperconnected digital world?
Cybersecurity is no longer an optional layer of defence—it is a business-critical function. While every industry faces security risks, financial services and crypto exchanges operate in high-stakes environments where compliance alone is not enough. Organisations must implement robust cybersecurity frameworks that go beyond regulatory mandates to provide true resilience against advanced threats.
With digital ecosystems becoming increasingly interconnected, businesses must prioritise securing every identity, access point, and transaction. The future of cybersecurity lies in adaptable, AI-driven, and Zero-Trust architectures—ensuring that no entity is granted access without verification, and threats are neutralised before they materialise.
