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Cybercrime has accelerated and IT departments are struggling to protect their networks.

Cobalt stated that global cybercrime was forecasted to cost $9.5 trillion this year and will continue to escalate.

Security

The threats to companies networks and disrupting business, leaking data and the costs faced are colossal.

The more sophisticated AI gets the more this will happen.

Chief Operating Officer, Abzorb.

Responding to new and evolving threats before they cause damage.

All without the need of the IT team stepping in.

This is because the personal devices do not have the same security protocols.

Employees may also visit unsecure public Wi-Fi networks where hackers can intercept data.

Also, data leaks can occur leaking personal or corporate data.

Providingzero trustaccess ensuring that only authenticated and authorized users can access resources.

There is no need for traditionalVPNswhich can be slow and vulnerable to attacks.

Supporting growing remote, hybrid or office-based workforces without compromising on security.

Risks posed are that data maybe being stored or compromised.

It also increases the access of entry points for cyber-attacks making it difficult for repair and recovery.

Restrictions can be implemented so employees cannot bypass the corporate systems or access areas that are not sanctioned.

All these measures vastly reduce the threat of shadow IT by enforcing strict access controls and preventing unauthorized access.

AI can optimize performance and improve user experience with minimal lag, even when accessing secure, encrypted connections.

It is advantageous to have full visibility and control over all traffic on the data pipe.

Freeing them up to focus on other areas.

It provides businesses with a future proof online grid ready for 5G and IoT.

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