Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 55 | Page 48

///////////////////////////////////////////////// FORESCOUT EXPERT ON WHY VISIBILITY THE BACKBONE OF SECURITY While the convergence of IT and OT networks has c benefits, it also introduces new security risks. Ham Regional VP of MENA, Forescout, tells us about the visibility in securing these environments, as well as take steps to strengthen their current IT-OT securi CCan you give us a broad outline of the cyberthreat landscape right now? Over the last 20 years, Network Access Control (NAC) has become a fundamental component for enterprises looking to ensure a resilient cyberstrategy. Recently, however, the volume and diversity of the Internet Of Things (IoT) and Operational Technology (OT) devices has increased, so much so that NAC now must provide a de into the posture of eac provide or deny access As diversification of d visibility, classification become more difficult The challenges faced has showcased this m www.intelligentcio.com