AS AI DRIVEN THREATS AND MALWARE ARRIVE AT REGIONAL ENTERPRISES, HOW SHOULD SECURITY DECISION MAKERS REBUILD THEIR SECURITY LAYERS, POLICIES AND STRATEGIES TO COMBAT ADVANCED THREATS. WHAT ARE THE NEW FEATURES AND TOOLS AVAILABLE TODAY?
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AS AI DRIVEN THREATS AND MALWARE ARRIVE AT REGIONAL ENTERPRISES, HOW SHOULD SECURITY DECISION MAKERS REBUILD THEIR SECURITY LAYERS, POLICIES AND STRATEGIES TO COMBAT ADVANCED THREATS. WHAT ARE THE NEW FEATURES AND TOOLS AVAILABLE TODAY?
As ransomware attacks grow more automated and sophisticated, proactive measures are essential. Modern cybersecurity solutions, with AI-driven detection, multi-layered defences, automated recovery, and advanced endpoint protection, empower regional CIOs and CISOs to safeguard their organisations against emerging threats. Executives from Halcyon, SentinelOne, NETSCOUT, SandboxAQ share their answers.
RAY KAFITY, VP-META, HALCYON
As cyber threats, especially ransomware, become increasingly automated and sophisticated, CIOs and CISOs must adopt advanced cybersecurity measures to counter AI-driven risks. Traditional defences, while foundational, are no longer sufficient to address the evolving threat landscape. Modern cybersecurity solutions integrate innovative features that organisations should evaluate and benchmark to stay ahead.
Ransomware groups leverage AI to create adaptive and unpredictable attacks. To counter this, cybersecurity platforms now employ Artificial Intelligence, AI and Machine Learning, ML to detect malicious behaviour patterns early. These systems identify potential threats before payload deployment, enhancing the likelihood of prevention.
Sophisticated ransomware attacks often bypass single-layer defences. Modern platforms deploy multiple protective layers, such as endpoint monitoring, behavioural analytics, and real-time encryption key capture. For instance, the Halcyon Anti-Ransomware Platform incorporates these features, ensuring comprehensive protection even if one layer is compromised.
The speed and efficiency of an automated response are critical in mitigating the impact of ransomware. Advanced platforms isolate infected systems, neutralise threats, and initiate recovery processes automatically. Features like encryption key recovery and rapid data restoration significantly reduce downtime, ensuring business continuity.
Modern ransomware tactics include double, triple, and quadruple extortion, combining data encryption, theft, and reputational threats.
Cybersecurity platforms must counter these by preventing lateral movement within networks, safeguarding sensitive data, and offering rapid breach containment capabilities.
Endpoints, the primary entry points for ransomware, are often exploited via phishing, unpatched vulnerabilities, or social engineering. Advanced solutions prioritise endpoint resilience, detecting unauthorised activities such as privilege escalation or misuse of system tools.
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