Cyber threats are now faster, more sophisticated, and increasingly targeted – placing real-time pressure on businesses in Malta to detect, respond, and recover.

On 1st October, Smart Technologies, in collaboration with CY4, officially launched SmartSaber: a cybersecurity service offering 24/7 threat monitoring and expert response, fully hosted in Malta.

The launch event, held at The Brewhouse, welcomed industry professionals and technology partners for a morning of keynote sessions and live demonstrations.

Attendees were introduced to SmartSaber’s core capabilities, including 24/7 threat monitoring, AI-driven detection, expert-led incident response, and built-in compliance support for frameworks such as GDPR, NIS2, and DORA.

“This is more than a product launch, it marks a shift in how cybersecurity is delivered in Malta,” said Robert Azzopardi, CTO at Smart Technologies. “SmartSaber combines real-time protection, local expertise, and enterprise-grade technology to meet the needs of both SMEs and larger regulated entities.”

Responding to evolving cyber risks

Cyber threats continue to evolve, becoming faster, more targeted, and increasingly difficult to detect using traditional tools alone.

According to IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report, the average breach lifecycle now lasts 287 days, including 212 days to detect and 75 days to contain an incident. By the time most threats are discovered, significant damage has already been done.

Adding to the challenge, over 95 per cent of cyber security breaches are linked to human error, whether through misconfigurations, weak credentials, or phishing attacks. Despite internal controls and training, simple mistakes remain a major vulnerability.

SmartSaber is designed to address these risks. By combining 24/7 real-time monitoring, AI-powered detection, and expert-led response, the service provides a faster and more effective way to identify threats and take action before they escalate. Hosted locally on Smart Cloud, it also ensures full data sovereignty and reduced response latency – without reliance on offshore infrastructure.

How SmartSaber works

SmartSaber delivers continuous monitoring across digital systems and infrastructure. Its AI-powered engine detects threats early while reducing false positives, and its local team of analysts provides hands-on investigation, containment, and forensic support as needed.

The platform also helps organisations meet evolving regulatory requirements, with built-in compliance support for GDPR, DORA, and NIS2. With full hosting on Smart Cloud in Malta, SmartSaber ensures data remains within EU borders, a critical requirement for regulated sectors and public institutions.

A solution for all business sizes

Managed SOC services have traditionally been out of reach for small and mid-sized businesses. SmartSaber addresses this gap with modular packages, clear onboarding, and fixed pricing – making enterprise-grade protection accessible to organisations of all sizes.

“Our collaboration with Smart Technologies ensures that businesses in Malta now have access to the same level of cybersecurity protection typically reserved for large international corporations,” said Keith Cutajar, Founder & CEO of CY4. “With SmartSaber, protection is not just smarter – it is closer, faster, and more relevant.”

SmartSaber is already attracting interest from sectors including finance, iGaming, healthcare, hospitality, and professional services, all facing increasing regulatory pressure and rising risk.

To learn more about SmartSaber or request a consultation, visit: https://smartsaber.com