#CIOSeries: A rethink of cybersecurity could be the key to winning against cybercrime

A rethink, by organisations, on how cyber security works could lead to a win on the war against cybercrime.

This was said by Mrs. Karien Bornheim, Footprint Africa Business Solutions, CEO, during a CIO Executive breakfast on Cyber Security & Disaster Recovery held at, the Fairmont, Norfolk Hotel, in Nairobi, Kenya.

Mrs. Bornheim said this during a panel session at the event, informing attendees that the first thing everyone has to admit is to understand that the battle against cyber crime has already been lost.

“We have to rethink the cyber security battle by; accepting we have lost, monitoring the threat, containing the threat and by not being afraid to report when a threat occurs in our organisations,” she continued.

The event was sponsord by; SOPHOS, a security software and hardware company, ESET Africa, providers of antivirus and security software, Total Soulutions and Footprint Africa Business Solutions. This short high-level briefing offers expert insight and solutions to help you protect your business, and your customers, from a cyber-attack.

Speakers at the event discussed solutions on all facets of cyber security and risk mitigation, from perimeter firewalls to the latest threat intelligence solutions.

The other speakers at the event were: Alistair freeman, CEO, ESET, East Africa and Philip Obondy, Country manager, Sophos

The event is a must-attend for both IT directors and security specialists.