Cyber Security innovations to protect business: new solutions for new threats

July 13, 2023

Cyber Security has become a top priority for businesses. To have advanced solutions that offer comprehensive and robust protection is essential given the increase in cyberthreats and the constant risk faced by organisations.

In this context, at Telefónica Tech, in collaboration with our strategic partner Check Point Software, we have positioned ourselves as a benchmark in the field of Cybersecurity. The most outstanding new features of Check Point Quantum Network Security were revealed at a recent event organised by Check Point Software. We included them in the portfolio of Cyber Security services that Telefónica Tech offers its customers.

The new Cyber Security Landscape

The event began by addressing the current cyber security landscape, highlighting concerns about next-generation attacks using AI-based technologies.

Although manufacturers of cyber security solutions already have defence and protection technology that makes use of Artificial Intelligence, the implementation of these solutions is still a challenge for many companies.

The event emphasised the need to change the way teams operate and the importance of having the skills to manage infrastructure more effectively. Two capabilities that we apply in the managed and professional services that we provide from Telefónica Tech when deploying cyber security technologies.

The evolution of cyber threats

Discussion during the event also focused on the evolution of cyber threats over the past year and the measures implemented to strengthen companies' defences.

The increase in hacktivism, in the activity of more organised and politically motivated groups that have become more destructive, was mentioned. The use of legitimate tools by cybercriminals, who take advantage of applications already installed on users' devices to infiltrate malicious software, was highlighted.

In this regard, a zero-trust strategy minimises such trends and provides more protection.

Latest addition to Check Point Quantum Network Security portfolio: next-generation firewalls

One of the most important aspects of the event was the presentation of new hardware technologies, such as Check Point Software's firewalls, to ensure customers' network security in three fundamental pillars:

Check Point Quantum, which offers complete network protection.
Check Point CloudGuard, focused on protecting cloud security.
Check Point Harmony provides security for users, devices, mobile access and emails.

These solutions are complemented by ThreatCloud, an intelligence network, and Horizon, a unified operations management platform.

Within our partner Check Point Software's portfolio, the new Quantum firewalls stand out as an essential tool for access management and threat prevention at the perimeter and network segmentation.

Check Point Software's new firewall proposition called Quantum Maestro allows you to connect and harden your network security infrastructure.

Quantum Maestro is a single piece of hardware that connects all legacy clusters and even virtual firewalls, allowing growth on demand, adapting the need for hardware to traffic growth, optimising CAPEX investment and minimising the risk of forecasting incorrect needs.

The ability to prevent in real-time versus detection is a significant advantage, reducing exposure to malware and minimising false positives. Threat Extraction, a feature that enables real-time delivery of completely clean office documents, was also presented.

Another key aspect of the event was the importance of automation, integration with other technologies and dynamic policy building. The integration of Checkpoint's Security Platform with other technology vendors, such as Cisco ACI Switch Fabric and NSX-T, was highlighted as an important step towards unified security management.

The Zero Trust strategy was also mentioned as an effective way to protect systems by denying all unauthorized access and allowing only what is necessary. In addition, the R81 Cyber Security Platform was presented, including SD-WAN and IoT Protect functionalities for enhanced network protection.

The future of cyber security

The event concluded by highlighting the fundamental role of Artificial Intelligence in the new Cyber Security landscape.

The application of AI techniques, such as deep learning, allows for more accurate threat detection and a significant reduction in false positives.

Check Point Software has developed more than 75 engines based on traditional and AI-based technologies to diagnose and prevent vulnerabilities in all technologies.

Our partnership with Check Point Software benefits businesses by strengthening their security, resilience, and continuity through advanced security solutions, thereby reaffirming our joint commitment to deliver products and solutions for comprehensive and robust cyber security.

AUTHORS
IGNACIO GARCÍA HERRAEZ
Strategic Partners Development Expert
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MARISA STRZELECKI SINOPOLI
Strategic Partners Development Sr Manager