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Observing the edge
Opinion | September 2023
Combining observability with edge computing ensures greater productivity and efficiency, according to Sascha Giese at SolarWinds
Generating the right security response
Opinion | September 2023
Generative AI is changing the world of cybersecurity. Daniel Hofmann at Hornetsecurity explains how to stay safe
Complying with the NIS 2 Directive to help secure critical assets
Security Update | September 2023
Steven Kenny at Axis Communications considers how security businesses should be preparing for the latest cybersecurity compliance regulation - the NIS 2 Directive

Okta security indicators added to Semperis’ Purple Knight
News | September 2023
Semperis has introduced Okta security exposure scanning in its community-driven security assessment tool, Purple Knight
AI Taskforce gathers momentum to advise UK Government
News | September 2023
“Expert guidance around AI will play a critical role in gaining trust from both business and the wider public,” say Zoho Europe
HMY Group doubles cloud application capacity on four continents with GTT Managed SD-WAN
News | September 2023
GTT upgrades legacy network technology to managed SD-WAN with no interruption to HMY’s business

Unlocking the full potential of zero trust
Opinion | September 2023
Simon Moyes at CAE investigates the importance of implementing a zero trust security model
An always-on connection is non-negotiable
Opinion | September 2023
Far too many companies still lack confidence in the quality and resilience of their current connectivity infrastructure, according to Ruth van Bunnens at Comms365
Boosting your cloud defence
Opinion | September 2023
Anthony Webb at A10 International explains the importance of combining application delivery with next-gen WAF to build resilience for hybrid cloud environments

AWARDS
Awards | September 2023
The 2023 Network Computing Awards were held in London on 18th May. Here we profile some of this year’s winners:
HARDWARE PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
Awards | September 2023
Winner: Vertiv - Vertiv Geist RTS
Runner up: Zyxel Networks - XMG1930-30HP switch
SOFTWARE PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
Awards | September 2023
Winner: Rohde & Schwarz Cybersecurity - R&S®Trusted Disk
Runner up: Eseye - AnyNetSMARTconnect™
CLOUD BASED SOLUTION OF THE YEAR
Awards | September 2023
Winner: Heimdal - Threat Prevention Endpoint
Runner up: Progress - ProgressMOVEit Cloud
Comment

In this issue of the newsletter you’ll find cybersecurity articles that range from A-Z (or at least from AI to zero trust). First, Daniel Hofmann, CEO at Hornetsecurity takes a look at the security implications of generative AI, which is now being utilised as a tool in both security defence postures and attacks, with cybercriminals incorporating it into their ransomware and spear-phishing arsenal.

In his article Daniel cautions that “We need to remain aware that this exciting new technology is also proving valuable to malicious actors, making organisations and employees vulnerable to new, more advanced, and increasingly evolving cyberattacks.” This warning is supported by the new 2023 Cybersecurity Research Report from Rackspace in association with Microsoft this month, which found that, “When asked how AI is influencing their organisation's security posture, 62% of survey respondents said that AI has increased their need for cybersecurity, resulting in stricter security measures on data storage and access (58%), greater attention to the exposure of sensitive data (52%) and stronger classification frameworks and guidelines (47%).

The report goes on to highlight how “AI-enabled technologies have become a critical tool in the security arsenal across several cyber investment areas, including app security (85%), cloud-native security (84%), and data security (81%). 81% also say their organisations have a formal policy in place on AI governance and security, though only 39% say that the level of awareness and understanding among employees of their policy is "great," vs. 43% who characterise it as "fair." It’s never been more crucial to keep an eye on AI it seems.

We also have articles this month on the need for a layered defence strategy in hybrid cloud environments and how to unlock the full potential of zero trust for your organisation, and consider what security businesses should be doing to prepare for the latest cybersecurity compliance regulation, the NIS 2 Directive.

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