2 November 2021 - Security Buyer Magazine

Into the Cloud: Vibin Shaju

Vibin Shaju, General Manager at UAE, McAfee Enterprise What does ‘security’ mean to you?  Protecting millions of families, including mine, from online threats is the epitome of security to me. It’s scary if we think about the number of connected devices in our homes and places of work — whether protecting enterprises or critical infrastructure of a nation, security ultimately touches each one of us, in one way or another. What made you want to work in the industry?  I have always wanted to work in a job and in an industry where I feel I am making a tangible impact. Whether it’s keeping a hospital or educational institution from being attacked or working with law enforcement to take down a cybercriminal operation, cybersecurity gives me the ability to protect people and organisations, every day. If you could change anything in the industry, what would it be?  I would love to have a global cybersecurity standard and policy where in every organisation and nation state agrees to collaborate and share threat intelligence in order to protect the digital sphere and citizen’s privacy. Right now, cybercriminals are exploiting this gap to extract data and bring down critical assets; something we are seeing more and more frequently. Describe a funny thing that happened to you recently?  Something that always makes me smile is when organisations deny any use of cloud applications and then when we do an audit, we end up discovering hundreds of cloud applications and assets; the so-called “Shadow IT” being active in their environment. Unfortunately, this isn’t a laughing matter and shadow IT is a real concern for several organisations. What’s the most important trend you see today?  I would have to say that it is the speed with which organisations are moving to the cloud. Whether its applications, infrastructure, DevOps, or services, the move has been faster than anyone could have anticipated, just a few years ago. This requires us to rethink everything we have built over decades, specifically as it relates to governance and security practices. There is no strict boundary anymore where you can enforce controls and as a consequence, terms like ZTNA, SASE and SSE are gaining popularity as they help mitigate some of the challenges associated with cloud security. What three words define you?  Participative Leadership, Respectful, People First. If you didn’t work in security, what would you be doing?  I love travelling, and particularly the opportunity to meet, interact with and learn from people of different cultures. Luckily the job I am in affords me this opportunity, though less so in the last few months! What’s the most interesting thing about you that we wouldn’t learn from your CV?  The first time I travelled any measurable distance from home was at 21 for work. It was also about the same time that I got my first mobile phone and motor vehicle. What is one thing you would make compulsory in the office and one thing you would ban?  I am a big believer in teamwork and cultural collaboration so for me, making diversity a part of the hiring process would be my ‘compulsory’. What I would ban – well I am a big people person, and my pet peeve is people sending an email when they can just walk across and chat in person. Not only does this foster camaraderie but more often than not, results in faster decisions. So, I’d ban unnecessary email! Where do you see yourself in 5 years?  I do not plan for much in advance. I firmly believe that if I plan for the year and do things the right way, for the business and the people who are around me, I will inevitably make good long-term decisions. To stay up to date on the latest, trends, innovations, people news and company updates within the global security market please register to receive our newsletter here. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 920 Email: editor@securitymiddleeast.com

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Enterprise security spending in Australia to increase at 6.7% CAGR over 2020-2025

UK News Desk / Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

The total addressable market size of IT security in Australia, in terms of enterprise spending, is set to grow at a CAGR of 6.7% to reach US$3.5bn in 2025, led by continued rise in enterprise managed security service investments, and rising demand for identity & access management, security intelligence & management and endpoint security platforms, said GlobalData, a data and analytics company. Saurabh Daga, Technology Analyst at GlobalData, commented: “With most enterprises in Australia continuing with work-from-home strategy considering the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic and extended lockdowns seen in recent times across major cities in the country, the demand for security solutions that can protect enterprise IT infrastructure against security threats that may arise from mobile devices and networks used in remote working environments, will grow in the short to medium period.” Continued rise in volume and sophistication of security breach incidents at enterprises across industries will also help drive enterprise IT security spending in Australia. The ransomware attack on healthcare service operator – Eastern Health in March 2021, and data breaches at Tasmanian Ambulance in January 2021, Northern Territory Government in February 2021, Western Australian Parliament in March 2021 and Service NSW in 2020, for instance, will reinforce the need for security spending among enterprises in the nation. Mr Daga added: “The large-scale shift in IT infrastructure needs among enterprises following the COVID-19 crisis especially in the form of online service delivery and cloud services, and the potential security risks that come along with it will additionally help drive enterprise IT security spending to increase at a CAGR of 7% over the forecast period 2020-2025.” The cybersecurity laws in place in the country, especially ‘The Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018’ and its proposed amendment ‘Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure) Bill 2021’, to safeguard the critical information infrastructure against cyber-attacks, will provide a strong impetus for implementing efficient IT and data security solutions in the critical sectors mentioned within the act including financial markets, communications, defence, energy, health care and medical, space tech, transport, water and sewage, higher education and research, food and grocery, and data storage and processing. Among all enterprise security market segments comprising hardware, software and managed security services, spending on security software is set to increase at a fastest CAGR of 6.5% over the forecast period 2020-2025. Growth in this segment will be primarily led by increasing demand for Identity and Access Management, End Point Security Platforms, and Security Intelligence and Management solutions, the importance of which have come to the forefront amidst the current remote working environment. Managed security services, on the other hand, will account for the largest share of the overall enterprise security spending opportunity through the forecast period. Lack of skilled information security resources, and the complexity of deploying and managing advanced security solutions will encourage enterprises to adopt managed security services. Mr Daga concluded: “While the large enterprise segment (1,001+ employees) will jointly account for largest share of the total enterprise security spending in Australia through the forecast period, the combined spending from micro (1-50 employees), small and medium enterprises (51-1,000 employees) will increase at a marginally faster CAGR of 6.8% over the forecast period.” To stay up to date on the latest, trends, innovations, people news and company updates within the global security market please register to receive our newsletter here. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitynewsdesk.com

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New board members for SyCom

News Desk / Ghyslaine Cordrey

Following confirmation at the recent meeting of SyCom members, the Board are delighted to announced two new Board Members, David Ward and Houdah Al-Hakim CSMP. They join Chair, Jayne King Jayne King, past chairs Guy Mathias FSyI and Joe Connell, Secretary Dave Cooke, Graham Bassett, Oliver Curran and Mike Hurst. Houdah is the Founder and CEO of Quick Click Security, an online platform in its infancy, with a vision to become the “go to” for the private security industry; designed to promote career opportunities as well as increase accessibility and access to training resources, knowledge and networks. Houdah trained and qualified as a solicitor before a chance encounter led her to security. She helped set up and manage a security services firm before moving on to consult with various SME organisations on everything from business development and recruitment, through to operations, legal compliance and contract management. Having also been an SIA licence holder working across various sectors, Houdah has acquired a variety of perspectives which she now uses to assist others joining or building their careers in the industry. In 2017 Houdah completed the Level 6 CSMP Diploma with ISMI. Houdah now sits on the board of the Women’s Security Society, is a Member of the Security Institute and a member of the Inclusive Security SIG. More recently Houdah has joined the Sycom EDI SIG and works hard supporting various initiatives which promote diversity and inclusivity within the private security industry. David Ward is a Senior Security Consultant who has worked at every level of security over many of the security disciplines for over 25 years. In 2000, he founded Ward Security a company which under his direction, employing over 1000 security personnel. He left his Chief Executive position in the business in 2021 to establish DWA Associates and specialise in working with businesses at an international level to provide risk management consultancy, security advice and training. He is a board trustee of the CSSC (Cross-Sector Safety and Security Communications) and Chair of the Southeast Region, a role he has held since 2015 and one that involves developing strong partnerships between law enforcement agencies, local and national government, and private sector businesses. He is the creator of the City Security Council (CSC) and the immediate past Chair of the Group. To stay up to date on the latest, trends, innovations, people news and company updates within the global security market please register to receive our newsletter here. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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Gallagher’s Command Centre v8.60 builds for the future

News Desk / Ghyslaine Cordrey

The latest version of Gallagher’s site management software, Command Centre, has arrived – enabling organisations to future-proof their security with ease. The release of Command Centre v8.60 offers features and enhancements that help build for the future, including an increase in the supported number of controllers and workstations, a new user interface for Active Directory Synchronization (AD Sync), easy integration with cloud technology, and the ability to access Command Centre Mobile from anywhere. “Amid the ever-changing landscape of the past two years, Gallagher has remained committed to driving product innovation and development in line with real world customer challenges,” said Meredith Palmer, Chief Product Officer at Gallagher. “The latest features and enhancements within the v8.60 release provide organisations with scalability, added security, and reassurance they’re protected for the future.” Command Centre v8.60 enables customers to scale as they grow with more supported controllers and workstations than ever before. v8.60 supports up to 10,000 controllers in a single server environment, doubling the 5,000 controllers supported in v8.50. Additionally, v8.60 now supports up to 300 Command Centre client workstations connected to the server simultaneously, providing greater scalability for large organisations. Enhancements to AD Sync mean customers can enjoy a new user interface that allows Active Directory user details to be synchronized with Gallagher Command Centre – creating an easier configuration and maintenance experience. Architectural changes to AD Sync have resulted in synchronization speeds of up to three times faster than previous versions. The introduction of the Command Centre Cloud API Gateway offers a simple and secure integration with third party applications via the cloud. This removes the potential complexity and cost of integrating Command Centre with third-party, cloud hosted services, whilst increasing the security of these integrations. Customers can now access Command Centre Mobile from anywhere without the need for a corporate network or VPN. From v8.60, sites can be managed from anywhere with an internet connection, by seamlessly and securely connecting the Command Centre mobile application through the Gallagher Cloud to their Command Centre system. Command Centre v8.60 was released on 2 November 2021. This is the second Command Centre software update for 2021 to help protect customers from emerging cyber security risks and ensure they benefit from the latest technologies. Customers that have Gallagher Software Maintenance and Care Plan have access to every Command Centre release, ensuring they can update their software at any time and take full advantage of new features. To stay up to date on the latest, trends, innovations, people news and company updates within the global security market please register to receive our newsletter here. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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Developments in four-factor authentication systems

UK News Desk / Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

The multi-factor authentication (MFA) market is expected to gain momentum as a result of ongoing trend of BYOD and work-from-home. Over the past few years, there have been heightened concerns over securing sensitive data possessed by companies and businesses. Organisations are encouraging employees to adopt the Bring Your Own Device policy as it not only raises enterprise agility but also helps reduce infrastructure costs. However, many of these devices have little or no data security protocols which poses a huge threat to business-critical data and enterprise networks. Using advanced MFA solutions and services, companies and enterprises can be safeguarded from cyberattacks and protect sensitive data. These solutions allow organisations to secure data on employees’ devices, thereby offering a strong layer of security over the biometric authentication and passwords. It also makes sure that the data is protected in case of any losses or device thefts, since encrypted data cannot be decrypted without an authentic encryption key. The MFA solution segment held over 65% industry share in 2020 as solution providers are undertaking several strategic initiatives for speeding up the MFA technology innovation process so as to provide sustainable solutions to end-users. According to Global Market Insights, the multi-factor authentication market may register over USD 20 billion by 2027. Rise in number of cyberattacks worldwide is leading to a pressing need for authentication measures including fingerprint scanners or text messages to access accounts as well as to protect enterprises from data breaches and brute force attacks. Developments in commercial infrastructure have encouraged the use of identity-confirming based on credentials like knowledge, possession, location, and inherence factors. The four-factor authentication segment is anticipated to record a CAGR of 10% in the upcoming years. Use of these systems throughout government agencies and enterprises for giving excessive security could drive industry progress. Meanwhile, the tourism and hospitality sector to contribute a substantial share to MPA market on account of robust demand for biometric verification methods and security tokens for confirming an employee’s identity in tourist attractions like museums and amusement parks. The sector deals with a large amount of sensitive consumer data on a daily basis, such as names, addresses and credit card details which can make them an easy target for cyber criminals to carry out credit card frauds and identity theft crimes. In Europe, the MFA market is estimated to record over USD 5 billion in revenue supported by favorable compliance regulations and government initiatives which mandate companies to use advanced security measures. Considering this, many enterprises in the region are focusing on the acquisition of local market players for offering innovative and advanced MFA solutions. On a global scale, the multi-factor authentication market consists of firms such as Confident Technologies, Apersona, Censornet, Deepnet Security, Broadcom, and Cisco Systems. These organisations are focused on business strategies like development of new solutions and services to sustain and expand in the MPA landscape. To stay up to date on the latest, trends, innovations, people news and company updates within the global security market please register to receive our newsletter here. Media contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitynewsdesk.com

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