Networks Europe Jul-Aug 2020 | Page 24

24 network visibility How ne can pro in the n Ollie Sheridan Security Principal Gigamon As Europe gradually recovers from the virus’ first wave, businesses plan their return to the office and strive to rebuild and become stronger amid the economic crisis. The pandemic has undeniably impacted key business functions such as IT and security - what with remote working, pressurised network defences and cybercriminals exploiting the situation with COVID-related scams. Infosec teams were tasked with overseeing this migration while protecting organisations from new, unknown threats - and, in many cases, have done so successfully. However, security incidents have increased as a result of WFH, making resilience and operational continuity a business-wide priority over the coming months. Now, with companies expecting 50% of their staff back in the office by September, this new flexible approach to work is set to complicate networks further. The way to secure these intricate environments is having a clear, unclouded view of what goes on there - ensuring constant awareness of possible threats and enabling prompt defence, should www.networkseuropemagazine.com