Cisco Cyber Security Solutions For Digital Transformation To Be Showcased at Kuwait Info Security Conference & Exhibition
Cisco has revealed its participation at Kuwait Info Security Conference & Exhibition to be held at Radisson Blue Hotel, under the patronage of the Central Agency for Information Technology on May 11-12. As the Main Sponsor of the event, Cisco will be showcasing it threat-centric security solution suite which extends across the network, information and company - before, during and after an attack.
Samer Al-Lahham, General Manager, Cisco Kuwait, will be speaking at the opening event and will highlight the security danger landscape and Cisco's threat-centric focus and end-to-end integrated security solutions. The business will play an active function in the conference area with 2 sessions devoted to highlighting the significance of security in an ever altering digital world. Naji Ukaily, Security Lead Kuwait, will present a session on 'Security for the digital economy' on May 11 at 10am and Wissam El Charif, Consulting Systems Engineer, will concentrate on 'Security everywhere' on May 12 at 9.30 am.
At a time when more countries, cities and companies are leveraging digital technologies to drive development, their growth will depend upon their ability to safeguard their digital platforms. The Cisco Annual Security Report 2016 (ASR 2016) approximates cybercrime to cost businesses $2.1 trillion internationally by 2019, four times more than the estimated cost in 2015. According to another Cisco international study, enterprises face tough cybersecurity challenges.
32% indicated the inability of their cyber security policies to keep pace with business change
27% lack the right metrics to determine cybersecurity effectiveness
26% have insufficient investments in cybersecurity
24% are ineffectively enforcing their cybersecurity policies
21% do not know their own major cyber security vulnerabilities
In Kuwait, the Central Agency for Information Technology through the Kuwait Information Network helps both public agencies and the non-governmental sector share information more securely and cost efficiently for government operations. Moving forward, the requirement of the hour is for businesses to make the most of digital technologies without compromising on the security of delicate data. Cisco is focused on delivering 'Security Everywhere' which cuts across the security architecture, the data center, Internet of Things and the enterprise network which consists of wireless. It defends the IT infrastructure before, during and after an attack, and allows organizations to focus on growing their business, and we will be showcasing all of this at the exhibition, said Samer Al-Lahham, General Manager, Kuwait.
Cisco has made strong investments in cyber security acquisitions in addition to developing internal innovations to help organizations stay ahead of harmful attacks. Familiar with the rapidly changing security landscape, the business has been an integral part of its client requires for end-to-end security. At Kuwait Info Security Conference & Exhibition, targeted demonstrations will offer insights into the use of Cisco's comprehensive danger defense options that are most appropriate for organizations adopting digital improvement and how they assist in getting higher visibility, context and control throughout the IT infrastructure.
Cisco security professionals will be available at their stand 14, 15, 16 to consult with consumers and partners and share their worldwide experiences and success stories.
