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How would you describe the current cybersecurity landscape ?
The landscape is evolving like never before and it will continue to do so year-over-year . Technological innovations are becoming more advanced but so are cyberthreats . Last year , we saw a big shift to remote working and while the majority of companies have dealt with this well , there has been a big drive to scale-up technologies to adapt to the new way of working . The rise in remote working has undoubtedly also created a larger attack surface for cybercriminals . This shift means that businesses need to ensure they are safeguarding their employees from potential attacks with comprehensive protections and controls , outside of the usual business perimeters . In addition , today ’ s cybercriminal is not just someone in a room on a computer . We are seeing a rise in the likes of advanced threats and organised crime organisations . These guys do research before they launch an attack – they get to know your organisation , your social presence , your colleagues and employees . They get to know who your partners are and who your customers are . They take the time to understand how your business works before launching an attack .
How does the Proofpoint solution mean you can operate with a strong cybersecurity posture ? response technology , as humans are fallible , and we need to ensure there is technology in place that protects them and the company ’ s data .
How is FirstPort placed in terms of dealing with evolving future cyberthreats ?
As a business that continues to grow , we keep an eye on the evolving security landscape and continually
CISOS NEED TO BE SURE TO CHOOSE TECHNOLOGY
THAT SUPPORTS AND ENABLES THEIR TEAM AND STREAMLINES PROCESSES .
measure our security posture against the current climate to ensure we stay protected . The rise in remote working means that employees are outside of the usual business perimeter , meaning that cloud security is more important than ever . Security teams need the visibility of how and when their employees are being targeted remotely .
How has Proofpoint ’ s solution contributed to this preparedness ?
The solution provides in-depth preventative protection which helps us detect malicious activity . Not only does it provide an incredible SOC which tracks threats at the mail filter level , but it also provides a fantastic response capability to detect and remove threats from mailboxes . This advanced technology also provides reports that gives us the ability to demonstrate ROI to stakeholders , which is key .
What are some of the specific cyber incidents you face in your industry and how can these be combatted ?
In our industry , the most common method of cyberattack is the method of impersonation . These types of attacks are particularly tricky as they can be used in myriad ways to trick the intended victim . Over email , a hacker could pretend to be a potential customer , a partner agency , or even someone from a trusted organisation like a bank or government institution . A key way we combat this is awareness training with our employees , as they are our company ’ s first line of defence and it ’ s crucial they stay vigilant to these types of attacks . This educational component needs to be backed by quality incidence
Proofpoint has empowered us as a business to ensure that we are always on the front foot when it comes to battling security threats . It provides us with ample information so we can make well-informed decisions based on real-time insights and it gives our team the capacity to plan ahead .
What advice would you offer to other CISOs navigating the current technology landscape ?
I would recommend CISOs focus on business impact assessment . They need to identify their assets and perform quantitative risk assessments to truly understand what it would cost the business should these assets be comprised , vs . the cost of buying the technology to protect these assets . CISOs need to be sure to choose technology that supports and enables their team and streamlines processes . They should look for automated response technology that can reduce any time dedicated to manual repetitive tasks . This ensures the solution can adapt to changing business scale and allows security teams to focus their efforts on tackling potential threats . p
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