EDITOR ’ S QUESTION
AS AI DRIVEN THREATS AND MALWARE ARRIVE AT AFRICAN ENTERPRISES , HOW SHOULD AFRICAN SECURITY DECISION MAKERS REBUILD THEIR SECURITY LAYERS , POLICIES AND STRATEGIES TO COMBAT ADVANCED THREATS . WHAT ARE THE NEW FEATURES AND TOOLS AVAILABLE TODAY THAT CAN HELP THEM BUILD PROACTIVE MEASURES AGAINST ADVANCED THREATS ?
As ransomware attacks grow more automated and sophisticated , proactive measures are essential . Modern cybersecurity solutions , with AI-driven detection , multi-layered defences , automated recovery , and advanced endpoint protection , empower African CIOs and CISOs to safeguard their organisations against emerging threats . Executives from Halcyon , SentinelOne , NETSCOUT , SandboxAQ share their answers .
RAY KAFITY , VP-META , HALCYON
As cyber threats , especially ransomware , become increasingly automated and sophisticated , CIOs and CISOs must adopt advanced cybersecurity measures to counter AI-driven risks . Traditional defences , while foundational , are no longer sufficient to address the evolving threat landscape . Modern cybersecurity solutions integrate innovative features that organisations should evaluate and benchmark to stay ahead .
Ransomware groups leverage AI to create adaptive and unpredictable attacks . To counter this , cybersecurity platforms now employ Artificial Intelligence , AI and
Machine Learning , ML to detect malicious behaviour patterns early . These systems identify potential threats before payload deployment , enhancing the likelihood of prevention .
Sophisticated ransomware attacks often bypass single-layer defences . Modern platforms deploy multiple protective layers , such as endpoint monitoring , behavioural analytics , and real-time encryption key capture . For instance , the Halcyon Anti-Ransomware Platform incorporates these
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