Intelligent CIO Africa Issue 11 | Page 22

COMMENT “It is vital that organisations make proper preparations and defence mechanisms are put in place before an attack strikes.” Should you fear the ‘Reaper’? A new strain of IoT malware has been identified, and if it’s headed down the path of destruction that Mirai paved, it’s important to be protected. A10 Networks’ Regional Director for MENA, Mohammed Al-Moneer, advises the best way to prepare, in case the ‘Reaper’ comes knocking. 22 INTELLIGENTCIO www.intelligentcio.com