Protecting data irrespective of infrastructure
The cyber security threat has risen so high in recent years that most companies globally now accept that a data breach is almost inevitable. But what does this mean for the data protection and compliance officers, as well as senior managers, now personally liable for protecting sensitive company, customer and partner data? Investing in security […]
SASE – The risk of over-rationalising
Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are being encouraged to build a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) migration plan to create a robust Zero Trust architecture, while also consolidating the security vendor suite. Yet, while the concept of single vendor SASE solutions may appear to meet goals for rationalising security costs and complexity, it creates untenable […]
Just Say Yes – Why CISOs must now embrace SD-WAN
Digital Transformation has become a business imperative, yet rather than pulling together to enable essential change, the friction between network and securityteams is increasing. The business needs to move away from data centres and traditional Wide Area Networks (WAN) to exploit the cost, flexibility and agility provided by the cloud and Software Defined WANs (SD-WAN). […]
Mind the gap: Upskilling cyber security teams
By Matt Cable, VP Solutions Architects & MD Europe, Certes Networks, is of interest at all? At the end of 2019, it was reported that the number of unfilled global IT security positions had reached over four million professionals, up from almost three million at the same time the previous year. This included 561,000 in North America and […]
Breaking down AI’s role in cybersecurity
Data security is now more vital than ever. Today’s cybersecurity threats are incredibly smart and sophisticated. Security experts face a daily battle to identify and assess new risks, identify possible mitigation measures and decide what to do about the residual risk. This next generation of cybersecurity threats require agile and intelligent programs that can rapidly adapt to new and unforeseen attacks. AI […]
Proving ROI in cyber security
Research shows that almost half of businesses have reported cyber security breaches or attacks in the last 12 months. Amongst these businesses that identified breaches or attacks, more have experienced these issues at least once a week so far this year. Moreover, the unprecedented events of recent months have seen the number of attempted data breaches continue to rise, […]
The rise of the Chief Cybercrime Officer
Matt Cable, VP Solutions Architects & MD Europe, Certes Networks, discusses the role of the CCO and how the CCO and CISO should work in harmony to achieve the common cyber security goals… The TalkTalk data breach in 2015 was monumental for the cyber security industry. At the time, data breaches were hardly new, but […]
Who keeps the keys to the smart cities?
By Sean Wray, VP NA Government Programs, Certes Networks Smart cities seem inevitable. According to IDC, Smart City initiatives attracted technology investments of more than $81 billion globally in 2018, and spending is estimated to grow to $158 billion in 2022. Similarly, in 2018, the number of major metropolitan cities relying on or developing a comprehensive smart city plan – as opposed to implementing […]
Shining a spotlight on UK cyber security standards
Public sector organisations in the UK are in the midst of changing cyber security regulations. In mid-2018, the Government, in collaboration the NCSC, published a minimum set of cyber security standards. These standards are now mandated, along with a focus on continually “raising the bar”. The standards set minimum requirements for organisations to protect sensitive information and key operational […]
Keeping data secure in the oil and gas industry
By Jerry Askar, Managing Director Middle East, Levant & Africa, Certes Networks As automation continues to evolve, the utilities sector is finding that encryption of their network data is a critical to safeguard against cyber-attacks. And, as organisations across the globe continue to prioritise cybersecurity, the threat landscape continues to expand. Although good progress is being made, it […]
