FEATURE : END POINT SECURITY and demonstrated effectiveness . These attributes , in combination with a dynamic structure , form an important feature of our portfolio ,” says Biju Unni , Vice President , Cloud Box Technologies .
Endpoint security solutions can vary depending on the use-cases , requirements of an organisation , the size of the enterprise , and the latest market trends . Technology vendors are enhancing their product capabilities by adding them to an XDR platform . Doing so is providing faster and more real time detection , alert management , and enhanced incident response capabilities spanning across various security products .
“ One of the top trends we are seeing in the industry is vendor consolidation . We see that endpoint security providers are consolidating their product offerings and undergoing mergers and acquisitions to expand their portfolio ,” says Akhtar Rasool , Chief Security Architect at Gulf Business Machines .
GBM follows an integrated platform-based approach that utilises advanced technologies and expert knowledge to help organisations effectively manage and minimise their attack surface , enabling them to swiftly respond to evolving threats across their organisation ’ s endpoint landscape .
“ Additionally , with identity becoming a new perimeter with increasing remote workforces , identity-related attacks have become one of the leading causes of security breaches . We expect more endpoint security vendors to launch their own Identity Threat Detection
and Response capabilities to enhance defence based on identity and identity context ,” he adds GBM ’ s Rasool .
Enterprises seek several primary benefits when implementing an endpoint security solution . Firstly , robust protection against cyber threats , including malware , ransomware , and zero-day exploits . Secondly , centralised management and monitoring capabilities for efficient policy configuration , enforcement , and visibility into endpoint activities .
Thirdly , rapid threat detection and response capabilities to swiftly contain and mitigate security incidents , minimising potential damage and downtime . Fourthly , seamless integration with existing security tools for streamlined operations and improved security posture . Lastly , scalability and adaptability to suit the needs of the enterprise .
“ Overall , enterprises look for comprehensive , efficient , and proactive endpoint security solutions to safeguard their critical assets and mitigate cybersecurity risks ,” explains Ezzeldin Hussein , Sales Engineer Director of SentinelOne .
“ Endpoint security solutions are adopted by many organisations across Middle East region . Any organisation that provides services to citizen or employees are either using or considering to use endpoint solutions . The industries span from government , airlines , large banks , oil and gas and insurance ,” comments Walid Gomaa , CEO Omnix International . p
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