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Loyiso Boyce, Managing Director and Founder of Clyrofor

The landscape of cybersecurity is rapidly evolving in 2024, shaped by advancements in technology, the proliferation of cyber threats, and an increasing reliance on AI for enhanced protection. “Organisations worldwide are battling with the challenges posed by cyber attacks and data breaches as threats become more sophisticated and frequent. In this high-risk environment, it’s essential to be up to date with the latest cybersecurity trends and to make use of the critical role that AI plays in bolstering your defences,” says Loyiso Boyce, MD of Clyrofor. “At Clyrofor, we’re committed to offering cutting-edge solutions, channelling the power of integrated AI, to meet these challenges head-on.” Harnessing the power of AI is at the forefront of cybersecurity trends in 2024. Traditional methods of threat detection and response are no longer enough to protect against sophisticated attacks.

“AI algorithms can analyse vast amounts of data in realtime, identifying and responding to threats, and vastly reducing the likelihood of a catastrophic data breach,” Boyce says.

Clyrofor’s AI-powered threat detection and response platform automates the incident response processes and provides actionable threat intelligence. This enables organisations to detect and mitigate threats while minimising the impact on operations.

With businesses migrating to the cloud, staff working remotely, and digital ecosystems becoming ever more closely connected, the zero trust security model represents a proactive approach to cybersecurity.

“This model operates under the assumption that no user or device should be automatically trusted,” Boyce says. “Every user and every device must be authenticated, and authorised, when accessing the organisation’s online data.” Although zero trust is an ideal that organisations strive for, it’s not always easy to attain. Businesses often struggle to implement it as effectively as it needs to be done, and this is where AI can bridge the gap.

“AI plays an important role in zero trust security because it’s able to continuously monitor user behaviour, the activity on devices, as well as network traffic. This allows it to pick up anomalies, and identify any potential breaches. Zero trust principles that are leveraged with AI can help protect against insider threats as well as external attacks and data theft,” Boyce says. “Clyrofor’s comprehensive zero trust security solution integrates user behaviour analytics and ongoing authentication mechanisms that are powered by AI.”

The word “ransomware” strikes fear into every organisation, because of the massive financial losses, reputational damage, and operational disruption that a successful attack causes. Today, ransomware attacks have become increasingly sophisticated, employing advanced techniques such as double extortion and Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) to maximise their impact.

“To combat this menace, cybersecurity professionals are leveraging AI-driven threat intelligence, behaviour based detection methods, and automated response mechanisms,” Boyce says. “AI-powered ransomware defence solutions analyse ransomware behaviours and patterns, allowing organisations to detect and mitigate attacks before they escalate. It’s a fast and proactive form of defence that minimises the chances of disaster occurring.”

DevSecOps practices are also becoming more widely adopted. While DevOps enables organisations to accelerate software development and deployment cycles, integrating security into the DevOps pipeline is a challenge. Speedy development is essential for organisations to gain the edge in a competitive market, but traditional security measures often lag behind this pace. Making changes to software and apps can create unexpected gaps in your defences.

To address this issue, organisations are embracing DevSecOps. This approach integrates security into the entire software development lifecycle. AI technologies play a crucial role in DevSecOps by automating security testing, vulnerability scanning, and code analysis. Clyrofor offers a DevSecOps solution that integrates AI-driven security testing, vulnerability scanning, and code analysis into the software development lifecycle. By embedding security controls early in the development process, it substantially reduces the risk of security breaches.

Extended Detection and Response (XDR) platforms consolidate security data from multiple sources, including endpoints, networks, and cloud environments. Leveraging AI algorithms, XDR platforms correlate and analyse security telemetry across the entire IT ecosystem to detect and investigate threats. XDR platforms enable organisations to respond to security incidents more effectively, minimising the impact on operations and reducing the time to remediation.

The cybersecurity skills gap remains a significant challenge for organisations worldwide. The demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals is vastly outpacing the supply. As a result, organisations today are turning to AI-powered cybersecurity training and simulation platforms to bridge this gap and enhance the skills of their security teams. These platforms leverage AI technologies to deliver personalised training modules, simulate real-world cyber attacks, and provide hands-on experience to cybersecurity professionals.

In a fast-changing cybersecurity landscape, Clyrofor remains committed to offering innovative, affordable and flexible solutions that integrate AI-driven technologies. Treating every client as an individual, Clyrofor strives to be a trusted security partner that is committed to a long-term relationship.

“We empower our clients to understand and utilise the solutions available to them in the most effective way,” says Boyce. “Our knowledgeable and approachable team will work together with you to assess your organisation’s current situation, helping you make the best use of your current assets. We then create a roadmap for the future, setting you up for success in the years to come.”

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