AI agents will anchor Secure.com’s next phase of growth after the Dubai-based cybersecurity firm confirmed a $4.5 million investment from Disrupt.com. The announcement was made in Dubai as global cybercrime costs rise and skilled security workers remain in short supply.
What changed in Secure.com’s strategy
Secure.com will use the new funding to strengthen its Digital Security Teammate platform, which deploys AI agents inside existing security workflows. The company intends to scale the platform quickly as organisations face increasing alert volumes and pressure on operational teams. The regional market is shifting towards automated cybersecurity, and Disrupt.com’s investment signals confidence in this model.
Impact on companies and security teams
AI agents embedded in day-to-day operations investigate alerts, manage triage, and complete routine compliance tasks. These systems reduce noise by 60 per cent and save many analyst hours.
Companies in finance, healthcare, and technology reported faster detection rates, shorter incident resolution times, and fewer cases of alert fatigue after adopting the system. Mid-market cloud-focused organisations are adopting the platform first due to lean staffing and rapid growth needs.
The starting price of $2,500 per month gives smaller teams access to enterprise-level protection without expanding headcount. AI agents also match the workload of a junior analyst and a security engineer.
Context behind the demand for automation
Cybersecurity Ventures estimated global cybercrime losses at $10.5 trillion. Workforce shortages reached 4.8 million unfilled jobs worldwide. In the Middle East, breach costs average $7.29 million, yet only half of affected organisations plan to increase spending.
Hiring cycles last for months, analysts can earn more than $300,000, and burnout rates remain high. Around 84 per cent of security workers experience heavy stress, and almost 60 per cent consider leaving the field. These pressures have pushed many companies towards AI agents that provide continuous operational coverage.
How the Digital Security Teammate system works
Secure.com’s Digital Security Teammates function as AI agents integrated into a company’s security stack. They collect evidence, handle routine responses, and support analysts directly. Early adopters include Bayzat, Blackpanda, and INIT Global. CEO Uzair Gadit described the system as “oxygen” for teams facing rapid increases in threat volume.
Next steps for the rollout
Secure.com plans to expand the deployment of AI agents across more industries and extend availability in additional markets. The company states that broader adoption will align with regional plans to accelerate advanced cybersecurity infrastructure.
