Intelligent CIO LATAM Issue 08 | Page 84

FINAL WORD
Organizations need a comprehensive , integrated and automated cybersecurity platform , what Gartner calls a ‘ cybersecurity mesh ’.
Organizations need a comprehensive , integrated and automated cybersecurity platform , what Gartner calls a ‘ cybersecurity mesh ’, that provides centralized management and visibility , supports and interoperates across a vast ecosystem of solutions , and automatically adapts to dynamic changes in the network .
Conclusion are more than ever unable to respond to cyberthreats in real-time . It is imperative to shorten the time to defend against cyberattacks . Implementing cybersecurity automation processes and tools will ensure that your organization can respond to the most extensive number of incidents in an agile way , making it more resistant to current and future risks .
6 . Invest in OT security right now
Today , manufacturing , oil and gas , electricity generation and distribution , aviation , maritime transportation , railway , utilities and healthcare , among others , use Information Technology integral to their business operations . CISOs and business leaders need to address the impact of Operational Technology ( OT ) security within their organizations . The integration of operative technology into network infrastructures , including emerging technologies such as 5G , rapidly makes active technology a critical attack surface vector for organizations .
CISOs should also be the trusted advisor on cybersecurity issues , advising , informing and educating other executives in your organization , including the CEO and the organization ’ s board of directors . CISOs must understand and speak the language of business in 2022 and evolve to become leaders who will bring about positive change and contribute to the growth and success of their organizations . CISOs are especially important in the Latin American and Caribbean region to support the development of organizations and the area ’ s economy . p
Jaime Chanaga , Field CISO , Fortinet , for Latin America and the Caribbean
7 . The future is now !
Companies are looking to control their fragmented infrastructure against cybersecurity risks .
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