FEATURE : ENDPOINT SECURITY of increased telework and the cybersecurity skills shortage . Narayanan said both make monitoring and securing the endpoint more complex , driving the need for increased endpoint security . “ With employees working from home without the benefit of these perimeter-based defences , securing the endpoint is essential to securing the enterprise . However , this need to significantly overhaul their security processes and procedures could not have come at a worse time for many organisations . The cybersecurity industry is experiencing a massive skills gap , meaning that many organisations lack the staff and expertise required to effectively protect against cyber threats . As a result of these and other factors , securing a remote workforce is more difficult than a traditional , on-premises one . “ Now , the endpoint is a critical component of an organisation ’ s cybersecurity , but it is frequently overlooked or undervalued in corporate cybersecurity strategies ,” he said .
With endpoint protection management now the number one priority for many organisations in MEA
Alain Penel , Regional Vice President – Middle East , Fortinet
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