More and more C-level executives are realizing that cyber security is not just an IT function given the far-reaching and direct impact that cyber security threats can have on current and future business operations. As is evidenced in recent reports from security providers such as Mendicant, McAfee, SentinelOne and others, cyber espionage attacks by APT actors are breaching organizations both large and small, public and private. Whether the objective is Intellectual Property (IP), M&A information, financial records, or other business-sensitive protected data losses can result in significant brand, reputation, and financial impacts. To counter these risks, CISOs need to realize that traditional security techniques are insufficient, and that a new tier of security solutions are required to defend against the APT attack.
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