FEATURE : NETWORK SECURITY
Emad Fahmy , Systems Engineering Manager ,
Middle East , NETSCOUT remote working policies , thus leaving the network at more significant risk .”
to build trust with customers , partners and the whole supply chain . “ The integrity of any organisation ’ s cyber posture serves as a competitive advantage and ensures that the company involved is not just protecting the business but empowering it ,” he said .
Emad Fahmy , Systems Engineering Manager , Middle East , NETSCOUT , said network security and integrity have become key topics within the enterprise segment as companies would instead safeguard their networks against potential risks rather than clean up the damage afterward .
“ CIOs and their IT teams must emphasise robust cybersecurity best practices to design a secure network . The best practices include educating users on proper cybersecurity hygiene and employing network and endpoint cybersecurity protection solutions to detect malware , anomalous activity or indicators of compromise ,” he said . “ These solutions and cyber hygiene practices must not be limited to the office space only . The new normal is inclusive of hybrid and
According to Fahmy , companies must also prioritise the use of reliable DDoS mitigation methods . “ Given that network security is an umbrella term that includes various subsections , there are four common challenges that CIOs run into when designing their network security , including the increasing sophistication of cyberthreat tools and the gap in knowledge faced by IT teams of the looming threats and needed solutions ,” he said . “ This is combined with a second challenge ; the complexity of network security technology , as there is a need for an increasing number of tools to fight off the different threats . Another challenge is the expanding attack surface . The increase in Internet of Things ( IoT ) devices connecting to unsafe networks and cloud applications have led to a more vulnerable environment to protect . Finally , poorly designed network security has been attributed to the ongoing cybersecurity skills shortage as the scope and complexity of the required measures overwhelms the understaffed department .”
For CIOs to select the best tools in the market , they must keep in mind a few key factors affecting their decision , including the optimisation of the security solution , its efficiency , the level of visibility provided , and the professional services assistance offered by the service provider .
Maher Jadallah , Senior Director Middle East and North Africa ( MENA ), Tenable , said the pandemic opened the door for multiple forms of attack as organisations ’ attack surfaces expanded far beyond office walls , to
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