EDITOR’ S QUESTION

RAM NARAYANAN, COUNTRY MANAGER, CHECK POINT

SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES

Explainable AI models allow CIOs and CISOs to understand decision-making processes, ensuring alignment with compliance requirements.

AI-powered threat detection and prevention lie at the heart of this transformation. Tools like Check Point’ s ThreatCloud AI use over 50 AI engines to detect and respond to advanced threats in real time.

Quantum for network security, CloudGuard for cloud environments, and Harmony for workspaces.

CIO’ s must give special attention to Security Operations Centre enhancements that can redefine threat management.

Advanced solutions now combine external intelligence with internal monitoring, as demonstrated by Check Point’ s collaboration with Cyberint. This layered approach equips organisations to detect and neutralise both external and internal threats with greater precision.

The rise of IoT and 5G also adds new layers of complexity. Modern cybersecurity solutions focus on securing devices from their first connection to the network, addressing vulnerabilities inherent in IoT ecosystems. Similarly, 5G-ready protections mitigate risks associated with high-speed, high-connectivity environments, enabling businesses to embrace transformative technologies with confidence.

Paired with solutions such as the Infinity AI Copilot, these capabilities streamline security operations, reducing delays and ensuring rapid response to evolving risks.

Another critical feature is extended detection and response, XDR. Solutions like Check Point Infinity XDR, XPR provide 360-degree visibility and seamless integration with third-party systems, eliminating blind spots. This approach enables holistic monitoring and faster remediation, ensuring security is never compromised across diverse environments.

Unified security platforms are equally important in simplifying protection across multiple touchpoints. By centralising security management, organisations can address complex threats with a streamlined and cohesive strategy. Check Point’ s Infinity Architecture, for example, integrates AI across its components like

As cloud adoption continues to grow, the need for robust cloud-delivered security becomes paramount. Solutions such as Check Point’ s AI Cloud Protect helps safeguard cloud infrastructures from advanced threats, ensuring business continuity and compliance without sacrificing performance or scalability.

Modern AI solutions are embracing transparency. Explainable AI models allow CIOs and CISOs to understand decision-making processes, ensuring alignment with compliance requirements.

Features that enhance energy efficiency and scalability support sustainability goals, making security a part of the organisation’ s broader environmental responsibility.

By focusing on these key capabilities, businesses can build a proactive, adaptive cybersecurity framework to tackle the automated threat landscape with confidence.

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