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CIOs are responsible for promoting innovations that support their remote workforce

As the world becomes more hybrid and people adapt to working remotely, CIOs must be aware of how to mitigate the expanding threat landscape that has intensified as a result. Jonathan Bridges, Chief Innovation Officer at Exponential-e, says CIOs must explore technologies which ensure employees are not being held back at home by the likes of poor connectivity […]


Security is about more than the network

Lynton Lubbe, CS and NGS Business Practice Lead, Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa, on Zero Trust and why building a comprehensive security posture is more than just the network. Given the normalisation of a distributed work environment, organisations have had to rethink their approach to cybersecurity. Dealing with an exponential increase in network complexity, managing the myriad […]


Genetec expert on unblurring the lines between physical and cybersecurity

Modern organisations use a range of smart physical security solutions to keep their people and assets safe – but it’s important that they also acknowledge that these security tools can be an entry point for threat actors to gain access to corporate networks. Christian Morin, Chief Security Officer and Vice President Integration and Cloud Services, […]


A closer look at the impact of cloud video surveillance: What does it mean for CIOs?

We take a look at the impact of cloud video surveillance on today’s businesses as more organisations are using cloud technology for business development. Rishi Lodhia, Managing Director EMEA, Eagle Eye Networks, considers what the growing adoption of cloud video surveillance means for CIOs and some of the major advantages of utilising the technology for […]


The Zero Trust security model — A must-have for the new normal hybrid world

Vibin Shaju, Presales Director, EMEA Enterprise, McAfee, tells us how a Zero Trust model can create a strong foundation for holistic security and why it is required, particularly as the Coronavirus pandemic caused a surge in the number of data breaches. Prior to the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the business case for cloud computing […]


Consequence of organisations continuing to underestimate damage of cyberthreats and how to avoid it

Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, has announced the findings of the second edition of its survey report, The Future of Cybersecurity in Asia Pacific and Japan, in collaboration with Tech Research Asia (TRA). The study reveals that despite cyberattacks increasing, cybersecurity budgets have remained stagnant and executive teams continue to underestimate the level […]


The basics of backup: How to avoid disaster

As the amount of data in existence surges, business leaders must ensure they have the correct processes in place to manage it and avoid data loss. A number of industry experts offer their best practice advice on the methods used to prevent data loss and how to make the most of backup strategies. During the […]


Focusing on three key areas with an effective Zero Trust access strategy

Modern organisations are embracing ‘digital’ and while there are countless benefits to this, it does create challenges when it comes to security as the traditional network perimeter is disappearing. Peter Newton, Senior Director of Products and Solutions – IoT and OT at Fortinet, tells us how a Zero Trust access approach is helping CISOs gain […]


Cybereason expert discusses securing the financial sector now and into the future

XDR can be an effective tool for financial services organisations to reverse the attacker advantage and thus avoid any serious damage. Yossi Naar, Co-founder and Chief Visionary Officer, Cybereason, discusses how leading XDR solutions provide an operation-centric approach to detecting and remediating attacks by automatically hunting for specific and anomalous behaviours that other solutions miss. […]


‘Boundless Cybersecurity’: How SonicWall is helping to uncover unknown threats

SonicWall research has highlighted an upward trend in the frequency of several cyberattack techniques, with malicious actors preying on vulnerabilities created during the pandemic. Osca St Marthe, Executive Director Sales Engineering, EMEA, SonicWall, tells Intelligent CISO’s Jess Phillips how the company’s portfolio of re-architectured solutions and ‘Boundless Cybersecurity’ model is offering advanced solutions to organisations seeking […]


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