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Portnox Named Finalist in Cyber Defense Magazine’s 2024 InfoSec Innovator Awards

Cyber Defense Magazine, the organizer of the InfoSec Innovator Awards, recognized Portnox for Network Access Control

 

Las Vegas, NV – August 6, 2024 – Portnox is proud to announce that it has been named a finalist in the InfoSec Innovator Awards for Network Access Control category by Cyber Defense Magazine, a leading security magazine. Judging continues through October, and winners will be announced online, in print, and during Cyber Defense Con 2024, Oct. 31 – Nov. 1, 2024, in Orlando, Florida.

“Delivering an intuitive, high-performance Network Access Control (NAC) solution that is also cloud-native is core to our mission,” said Denny LeCompte, CEO of Portnox. “Now more than ever, integrating reliable access control and zero trust security into every aspect of your business is not just important—it’s essential.”

“We scoured the globe looking for cybersecurity innovators that could make a huge difference and potentially help turn the tide against the exponential growth in cyber-crime. Portnox is worthy of being named a finalist in these coveted awards and consideration for deployment in your environment,” said Yan Ross, Editor of Cyber Defense Magazine.

About Portnox

Portnox offers cloud-native zero trust access control and cybersecurity essentials that enable agile, resource-constrained IT teams to proactively address today’s most pressing security challenges: the rapid expansion of enterprise networks, the proliferation of connected device types, the increased sophistication of cyberattacks, and the shift to zero trust. Hundreds of mid-market and enterprise companies have leveraged Portnox’s award-winning security products to enforce powerful access, endpoint risk monitoring and remediation policies to strengthen their organizational security posture. By eliminating the need for any on-premises footprint common among traditional information security systems, Portnox allows companies – no matter their size, geo-distribution, or architecture – to deploy, scale, enforce and maintain these critical zero trust security policies with unprecedented ease.

About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

About Portnox
Portnox provides simple-to-deploy, operate and maintain network access control, security and visibility solutions. Portnox software can be deployed on-premises, as a cloud-delivered service, or in hybrid mode. It is agentless and vendor-agnostic, allowing organizations to maximize their existing network and cybersecurity investments. Hundreds of enterprises around the world rely on Portnox for network visibility, cybersecurity policy enforcement and regulatory compliance. The company has been recognized for its innovations by Info Security Products Guide, Cyber Security Excellence Awards, IoT Innovator Awards, Computing Security Awards, Best of Interop ITX and Cyber Defense Magazine. Portnox has offices in the U.S., Europe and Asia. For information visit http://www.portnox.com, and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.。

Annoying but necessary: How to decrease the burden of authentication requirements

Authentication mechanisms are a vital aspect of cybersecurity deserving adequate protection, but increasing complexity makes them an easier target.

Since American computer scientist Fernando José Corbató created the first password-based authentication in the 1960s, passwords have been an integral part of IT security all over the world. But while the principle of using a string of characters unknown to others remains the same, the world of computing has become exponentially more complex, where an average person now has 168 passwords out of which 87 are business-related.

This causes headaches not only for average users but also for IT admins who handle the secure authentication needs of hundreds if not thousands of employees within their companies who work with a number of applications and devices.

As a global leader in cybersecurity, ESET knows that businesses not only need reliable defenses against malware but also easy-to-use platforms helping them manage daily tasks including secure authentication.

To ease the authentication burden on IT admins, ESET has introduced ESET Secure Authentication, a cloud-based solution running on a single dashboard, that provides multifactor authentication for multiple applications.

Beloved targets

Credentials are among cybercriminals’ most beloved attack vectors. According to the Verizon 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report, 77% of basic web Application Attacks involved stolen credentials, 21% of them were the result of brute force (usually easily guessable passwords), and 13% of those attacks exploited vulnerabilities.

The authors of this report also highlighted the fact that over the past 10 years, stolen credentials have appeared in almost one-third (31%) of all analyzed breaches, making credentials a core component of compromising organizations.

Globally, over 80% of respondents experienced a cyber breach due to authentication vulnerabilities in 2023, and consequences could be detrimental.

In 2023, the FBI received 7,333 complaints about personal data breaches involving a leak or the abuse of personal data. The cumulative loss of these breaches reached over $109,000,000.

There is no surprise that the importance of password security is widely recognized and can be seen, for example, among polled small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in the U.S., U.K., and France in JumpCloud’s 2023 Flexibility and Ingenuity Survey. The survey shows that 64% of SMEs use an organization-wide password management tool or software, and 10% plan to implement one this year. For those who don’t use password management, cost is the biggest factor.

When a security practice becomes an attack vector

But there’s also another aspect to password security. Having a robust cybersecurity solution including multi-factor authentication (MFA) is great, but at the same time, it creates new challenges for both users and IT admins.

The problem among users is that they can become so irritated by repeating MFA authentication requests that they lose their vigilance. And there are already cases of MFA fatigue attacks proving that.

At the beginning of an MFA fatigue attack or an MFA bombing, attackers need to obtain targets’ credentials via phishing, brute force, password spraying, etc. Once the targets’ credentials are stolen, attackers start to bombard them with 2FA push notifications in the hope that they will click on “accept,” and thus authorize the attackers’ login attempts, at least once.

On the other hand, IT admins, already struggling with portal and alert fatigue, have gained new responsibilities related to MFA system administration, such as update or alert management.

That is why, for example, the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security advises balancing overall user experience and security protection to maximize security and minimize disruptions.

Here are some other pieces of advice on improving user experience and reducing the burden on IT resources:

  • Run both an awareness campaign and training to educate users.
  • Allow users the flexibility to use different types of factors, where possible, such as security keys, biometrics, or PIN.
  • Give users the possibility to provide feedback on their MFA experience.
  • Implement MFA with a single sign-on (SSO) application to automatically log authorized users in to their connected accounts.
  • Provide users with a backup MFA factor and set up an easy way to reset them on their own in case their primary factor is lost, unavailable, or compromised.
  • Monitor MFA events and check authentication reports to detect anomalous login activities.
  • Allow users the ability to disassociate a lost or stolen device/security key from their account.

An end to hard times

Because users often struggle with distributed authentication, split between services, and endpoint, IT admins have a hard time maintaining and upgrading such infrastructure. ESET Secure Authentication aims to take those responsibilities from users’ hands:

  • With ESET Secure Authentication, ESET oversees maintenance and upgrading, keeping them scalable, and hunting vulnerabilities.
  • The new dashboard shows admins how many users are protected and unprotected, any failed logins, etc. so they can see gray areas that can be improved.
  • Admins don’t need to create business invitation cards. They just create an installer, grab it, install it on users’ devices, and enroll them.
  • Authentication solutions from other vendors are supported.
 

Less maintenance, more protection

Secure authentication is a vital aspect of cybersecurity but can also easily get on one’s nerves. Repeated authentication, changing passwords, and doing it on several applications can lead to users’ MFA fatigue and simultaneously drain the IT staff administrating it.

And it’s not only about keeping users and IT admins happy but also securing businesses that can be endangered by FMA fatigue.

With ESET Secure Authentication, businesses can increase automation and reduce maintenance duties for IT admins, thus increasing their resilience against credential-based attacks. 

About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

About ESET
For 30 years, ESET® has been developing industry-leading IT security software and services for businesses and consumers worldwide. With solutions ranging from endpoint security to encryption and two-factor authentication, ESET’s high-performing, easy-to-use products give individuals and businesses the peace of mind to enjoy the full potential of their technology. ESET unobtrusively protects and monitors 24/7, updating defenses in real time to keep users safe and businesses running without interruption. Evolving threats require an evolving IT security company. Backed by R&D facilities worldwide, ESET became the first IT security company to earn 100 Virus Bulletin VB100 awards, identifying every single “in-the-wild” malware without interruption since 2003.

Welcome, Microsoft 365 Backup!

Microsoft has unique access to back up data – Keepit offers a unique guarantee that you can get to it without losing control of costs.

I had the good fortune to have the early part of my career coincide with a time of huge battles in the computing world. The competition between Apple, Microsoft, IBM, Lotus, Oracle, Sun, Netscape, and other titans was fascinating, and often entertaining, to watch. For every example of bare-knuckle (or flat-out anti-competitive) brawling, there are stories of humor and grace, like the fleet of buses adorned with Lotus logos that Lotus hired when Microsoft brought the Microsoft Exchange Conference to their hometown of Boston.

It’s in that spirit that I write this blog post congratulating Microsoft on the general availability of Microsoft 365 Backup and the underlying storage layer that powers it, Microsoft 365 Backup Storage (MBS).

We know how important business continuity is for the enterprise. Since Keepit’s first cloud backup offering in 2016, we’ve been helping our customers protect their SaaS application data. During that time, the backup market has matured, and so have customers. An increasing number of enterprises understand how critical it is to have data protection for their most important SaaS applications.

Here at Keepit, we’re excited to see Microsoft reach this important milestone. Let me tell you why. 

The discussion is shifting

We are obviously fierce advocates for enterprise data management and protection. It is literally the single thing that our entire platform was built to deliver. We have had some frank and open discussions with our more than 10,000 customers around the world to help them understand the value of protecting their SaaS application and control plane data.

Sometimes reaching this understanding has been an uphill battle, though, because Microsoft has delivered some native data protection capabilities such as the mechanism of recycle bin recovery options — which is not backup — but has been considered good enough to satisfy many customers over the years. Lately, the discussion is changing with the increased recognition that you, the customer, are responsible for ensuring the security and availability of your own SaaS control plane and application data in a world that is increasingly insecure. Your SaaS vendor can do a lot to help you, but ultimately, it’s your organization’s responsibility. You ignore that at your peril. 

Going legit

Having Microsoft formally enter the backup market themselves is important for another reason. Microsoft’s own estimates say that more than 90% of their enterprise customers don’t have backup in place. From my own discussions with enterprise customers around the world, a surprising number of them do not have complete disaster recovery capability for their most important cloud applications. Some of this gap is because organizations historically have not understood their part in the shared responsibility model. But some of it comes from a mistaken belief that “if Microsoft doesn’t make a product for it, it isn’t important.” We’ve seen this same belief play out in other contexts like antivirus, compliance, and email hygiene. As soon as Microsoft commits resources and talent to delivering a new capability, enterprises perk up and start asking great questions about whether they need the shiny new thing.

The Microsoft platform advantage

Microsoft has invested decades of engineering experience and knowledge into the Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Power Platform, and Dynamics 365 platforms. Because they have complete control over and visibility into every aspect of those platforms, their first-party backup solution delivers some great technical capabilities, including high restore speeds at large scale and great data fidelity. The combination of database level backup for SharePoint and OneDrive and copy-on-write backup for Exchange Online gives customers a powerful new tool for large-scale recovery. No other vendor can provide the same direct capabilities because none of us are “inside the blue curtain.” We just do not have the same access to the platform that Microsoft does.

Because Microsoft understands that different enterprises around the world have different requirements, they have made the critical, and welcome, decision to offer their backup storage system as a platform that third parties can use.

Keepit is proud to be partnering with Microsoft to build support for Microsoft 365 Backup Storage into our native platform for an integrated backup and recovery solution that offers great customer value:  While Microsoft has unique access to their platform, what we contribute is unique separation of environments and guaranteed access to data: With data stored in the independent Keepit cloud, customers retain access even if they lose access to Microsoft.

Making “better together” a reality

The Keepit platform today offers fast, immutable, independent, always-online storage that protects Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Google Workspace, Salesforce, and more—built on a platform that delivers award-winning ease of use and a transparent and easily understood and predictable pricing model. We are adding support for Microsoft 365 Backup Storage so that you can flexibly choose to add rapid-restore protection for your most critical Microsoft 365 assets.

This combination gives you the best of both worlds: Keepit’s reliable, broad, and inexpensive protection for every asset, plus fast, full-scale restores from Microsoft, all managed through a single console. Keepit protects the full range of critical objects, including conditional access policies, application registrations, users, mailboxes, SharePoint sites, Teams channels, Microsoft 365 Groups, CRM data, and more; Microsoft 365 Backup Storage adds rapid-restore protection for the object types they protect.

Future best practice?

For customers, the perfect backup setup for Microsoft 365 will be this: A full, immutable, logically and physically separate backup of all of Microsoft 365 and Entra ID in Keepit, with extra restore capabilities of critical data sets in Microsoft 365 Backup Storage. In this setup, customers can keep costs under control, and have guaranteed access to all data, in the event of losing access to Microsoft tenants or administrator credentials.

Where next?

Our integration with Microsoft 365 Backup Storage is currently in private preview  and we are rolling this feature out to eligible customers soon. Joining the preview is the best way to engage with our product team and give us feedback during the adoption cycle. This initial integration is just the start—as part of our overall initiative to deliver more intelligent guided data protection, we  are able to leverage the combined strengths of Microsoft and Keepit’s respective platforms. That puts Keepit in a unique position to leverage key intelligence from customer tenants to both recommend backup configuration and to intelligently provide access and provide “Guided Recovery” when needed.

Some examples of what  Keepit’s integrated solution will deliver over time: 

  • Keepit will suggest which data items might benefit from rapid restore protection, using data about activity and cost to intelligently balance recovery time, coverage, and cost. 
  • When a user requests a restore, Keepit will know exactly where to retrieve the data from to get it back both completely and quickly.  
  • Seamless integrated restore across both storage platforms, allowing one-click restore of Entra ID alongside Microsoft 365 data 
  • Automatic migration of data between platforms to provide cost-effective long-term data preservation giving you the right protection for the different types of data you have at the right cost. 
  • Integrated auditing and management to help define, monitor, and enforce backup and compliance policies

We have lots more planned that we’ll be sharing as planning and development advance.  

If you’re interested in joining the preview program, or learning more about Keepit’s data protection platform, visit https://www.keepit.com.  

About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

About Keepit
At Keepit, we believe in a digital future where all software is delivered as a service. Keepit’s mission is to protect data in the cloud Keepit is a software company specializing in Cloud-to-Cloud data backup and recovery. Deriving from +20 year experience in building best-in-class data protection and hosting services, Keepit is pioneering the way to secure and protect cloud data at scale.

Introducing the NIS2 directive and DORA regulation

Cybersecurity is taking centre stage for the EU, with two pieces of legislation coming into place. 

The NIS2 directive and Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA regulation) both focus on cybersecurity. But the audiences and goals are different.

The NIS2 directive ensures a high cybersecurity standard across all EU member states. It targets organizations in sectors with a high impact on our daily lives – ‘essential entities’ such as energy, transport, and finance, and ‘important entities’ like postal services, manufacturing, and food production.

The DORA regulation has a narrow focus on financial services. It aims to increase resilience and cybersecurity for 21 types of financial entities and ICT third-party service providers. 

If you’ve already put two and two together, you’ll have spotted the overlap between these two pieces of legislation. So, do certain financial services firms need to maintain compliance with both?

In this guide, we provide a top-level overview of NIS2 and DORA, including who they apply to and how they overlap. We also share pointers on maintaining NIS2 and DORA compliance and keeping your business cybersecure.

Key differences between the NIS2 directive and DORA regulation

Cybersecurity is at the centre of both the NIS2 directive and DORA regulation. But there are several differences between the two.

Look deeper into DORA requirements, and you’ll see it focuses on key areas such as ICT and third-party risk management, ICT incidents, digital operational resilience testing, information sharing and third-party provider oversight.  

NIS2 requirements include 10 key elements all companies need to address. These include incident handling, supply chain security, and vulnerability handling and disclosure. 

Resilience testing looks different under both legislations – DORA demands annual resilience testing programs and a threat-led penetration test every three years. NIS2 only requires security audits every two years. 

Directive vs regulation

The biggest difference between NIS2 and DORA is their legal structures. NIS2 is a directive and DORA is a regulation, which means they’re enforced differently.  

Directives give you the direction of travel. But it’s down to member states to translate these into national law before they can be applied. In the case of NIS2, EU member states have 24 months from its publication in December 2022 to introduce national laws, giving a deadline of October 2024. 

This could mean mandated businesses based in two separate EU member states follow different standards for the same directive.

As a regulation, DORA needs to be applied uniformly across all EU states when it comes into force on 17 January 2025.

Where do NIS2 and DORA overlap?

Both the NIS2 directive and DORA regulation demand clear policies, processes and tools for handling cybersecurity risk.

Financial penalties

Fines are heavy for NIS2 and DORA non-compliance – up to 2% of total annual turnover.

Incident reporting

Reporting requirements for NIS2 and DORA are the same – Initial incident reports are due within 24 hours, detailed reports within 72 hours and final reports within one month for both. Business continuity, disaster recovery and backup requirements are also included in both.

Data backup and business continuity

Finding secure ways to back up and manage your business data will help you maintain DORA and NIS2 compliance.

Leadership and risk management

Both pieces of legislation require strong leadership. Start by assigning someone to lead on compliance, enforcing policies, procedures and behaviours, and reviewing cybersecurity gaps in your operations.

NIS2 or DORA – which legislation applies to me? 

The DORA regulation is ‘lex specialis’ – meaning more specific rules (like those laid out in DORA) take precedence over more general rules (like those in NIS2). If your organisation falls under NIS2 and DORA rules, prioritise DORA.

For 21 types of financial entities – including credit institutions, banks, payment institutions and investment firms – DORA is the primary legislation. Check whether your organisation is one of these 21 types so you know which rules to follow.

Ensure compliance with CloudM Backup

A reliable backup tool can help keep your business running smoothly and buffer the effects of a cybersecurity threat. 

CloudM Backup stores your vital business data reliably and securely. We’re industry leaders for data backups, with secure encryption in transit and at rest, and compliance with ISO 27001. You always get a clear view of important information – with access to a dashboard containing key stats and notifications about your data. 

Choose from broad or granular restoration options that enable you to mass restore an entire dataset, or single folders and items. Flexible, reliable data backups and recovery to fit you.

About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

About CloudM
CloudM is an award-winning SaaS company whose humble beginnings in Manchester have grown into a global business in just a few short years.

Our team of tech-driven innovators have designed a SaaS data management platform for you to get the most from your digital workspace. Whether it’s Microsoft 365, Google Workspace or other SaaS applications, CloudM drives your business through a simple, easy-to-use interface, helping you to work smarter, not harder.

By automating time-consuming tasks like IT admin, onboarding & offboarding, archiving and migrations, the CloudM platform takes care of the day-to-day, allowing you to focus on the big picture.

With over 35,000 customers including the likes of Spotify, Netflix and Uber, our all-in-one platform is putting office life on auto-pilot, saving you time, stress and money.

The Top Data Protection Challenges Plaguing CISOs

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the pervasive reliance on cloud services have revolutionized operations but also introduced new vulnerabilities and complexities in data protection. This blog post delves into the top data protection challenges CISOs and their teams encounter and explores strategies to mitigate these risks.

1. Data Privacy and Compliance

Challenge:

With AI and cloud technologies, organizations handle vast amounts of data, often spanning multiple jurisdictions. This creates a complex web of data privacy regulations and compliance requirements. Laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the US impose strict guidelines on how data should be collected, stored, and processed.

Mitigation:

  • Compliance Management Systems: Implement automated systems that continuously monitor and manage compliance across various regulations.
  • Data Mapping and Classification: Regularly update data maps to track where data resides and classify it based on sensitivity to ensure appropriate handling.
  • Regular Audits: Conduct frequent audits to identify compliance gaps and rectify them promptly.

2. AI-Powered Cyber Threats

Challenge:

AI is a double-edged sword. While it enhances cybersecurity measures, it also empowers cybercriminals with sophisticated tools to execute attacks. AI-driven malware, phishing schemes, and deepfakes pose significant threats to data integrity and security.

Mitigation:

  • AI-Based Defense Mechanisms: Leverage AI to develop advanced threat detection and response systems that can anticipate and neutralize attacks in real-time.
  • Continuous Training and Updates: Ensure that AI models used for cybersecurity are continuously trained with the latest threat intelligence to stay ahead of emerging threats.
  • Collaboration with AI Experts: Foster partnerships with AI specialists to enhance the organization’s defensive capabilities.

3. Cloud Security Vulnerabilities

Challenge:

The shift to cloud services offers scalability and flexibility but also introduces security risks. Misconfigurations, unauthorized access, and data breaches are common issues that stem from cloud reliance.

Mitigation:

  • Robust Cloud Security Posture: Adopt a comprehensive cloud security strategy that includes regular assessments, monitoring, and management of cloud environments.
  • Zero Trust Architecture: Implement Zero Trust principles to ensure that no entity, whether inside or outside the network, is trusted by default.
  • Encryption and Access Controls: Use strong encryption methods and enforce strict access controls to protect data in transit and at rest.

4. Insider Threats

Challenge:

Insider threats, whether malicious or accidental, remain a significant concern. Employees or contractors with access to sensitive data can unintentionally or deliberately compromise data security.

Mitigation:

  • User Behavior Analytics: Deploy tools that monitor and analyze user behavior to detect anomalies that may indicate insider threats.
  • Access Management: Implement the principle of least privilege, ensuring that users have only the access necessary to perform their duties.
  • Employee Training: Conduct regular training sessions to educate employees about data protection best practices and the importance of security awareness.

5. Data Integrity and Availability

Challenge:

Ensuring data integrity and availability in the face of AI-driven processes and cloud dependencies is critical. Data corruption, loss, or unavailability can have severe repercussions on business operations.

Mitigation:

  • Data Backup and Recovery: Establish robust data backup and recovery plans to minimize data loss and ensure quick restoration in case of incidents.
  • Integrity Monitoring: Implement integrity monitoring tools to detect and respond to data tampering or corruption.
  • Redundancy and Failover Systems: Design redundant systems and failover mechanisms to maintain data availability during disruptions.

6. Third-Party Risks

Challenge:

Organizations increasingly rely on third-party vendors and service providers for various functions. These third parties can introduce additional risks if they lack adequate security measures.

Mitigation:

  • Vendor Risk Management: Develop a comprehensive vendor risk management program that includes thorough vetting, regular assessments, and continuous monitoring of third-party security practices.
  • Contractual Security Requirements: Ensure that contracts with third-party vendors include specific security requirements and clauses for data protection.
  • Shared Responsibility Models: Clearly define and communicate the shared responsibility model for data security between the organization and its third-party providers.

7. Rapid Technological Advancements

Challenge:

The pace of technological advancements, particularly in AI and cloud computing, often outstrips the ability of security measures to keep up. This creates a gap where new vulnerabilities can be exploited.

Mitigation:

  • Continuous Learning and Adaptation: Encourage a culture of continuous learning and adaptation within cybersecurity teams to stay abreast of technological changes.
  • Proactive Security Research: Invest in proactive security research to identify potential vulnerabilities and develop countermeasures before they can be exploited.
  • Collaboration and Information Sharing: Participate in industry collaborations and information-sharing initiatives to benefit from collective knowledge and threat intelligence.

What the Future Holds

As AI and cloud technologies continue to evolve, CISOs and their cybersecurity teams must navigate an increasingly complex landscape of data protection challenges. By adopting a proactive and comprehensive approach, leveraging advanced technologies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, organizations can mitigate risks and safeguard their data assets. The journey is arduous, but with the right strategies in place, it is possible to achieve a robust and resilient cybersecurity posture in the age of AI and cloud reliance.

About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

About Portnox
Portnox provides simple-to-deploy, operate and maintain network access control, security and visibility solutions. Portnox software can be deployed on-premises, as a cloud-delivered service, or in hybrid mode. It is agentless and vendor-agnostic, allowing organizations to maximize their existing network and cybersecurity investments. Hundreds of enterprises around the world rely on Portnox for network visibility, cybersecurity policy enforcement and regulatory compliance. The company has been recognized for its innovations by Info Security Products Guide, Cyber Security Excellence Awards, IoT Innovator Awards, Computing Security Awards, Best of Interop ITX and Cyber Defense Magazine. Portnox has offices in the U.S., Europe and Asia. For information visit http://www.portnox.com, and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.。

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