PH urged to strengthen IT security (Sabong News)

​​Forcepoint, one of world’s global IT security leaders, has stressed the need for the Philippines to strengthen its security measures as it positions to become a hyperscalers’ hub in the region. “The Philippines continues to rank among the top countries in social media and internet usage, making it an ideal setting for hyperscalers, telecommunications infrastructure and services,” said Pam Angeles, Forcepoint Philippines sales manager at the launch of the company’s Forcepoint One. At least two billion-peso data center firms have already firmed up their investments in the country. “Data privacy is becoming more important as the digital landscape evolves. The business value of data security is seen in many ways, such as reducing sales delays, mitigating losses from data breaches, enabling innovation, increasing efficiency, building trust with customers, and making their company more attractive,” said Angeles. The Forcepoint ONE is all-in-one cloud platform simplifies security for both traditional and remote workforces, allowing users to gain safe, controlled access to business information on the web, in the cloud and in private applications. Forcepoint ONE is the industry’s first ‘easy button’ for securing enterprises with hybrid workforces. Forcepoint noted that as organizations prepare for the realities of a post-pandemic world, one of the biggest concerns is addressing the cyber security concerns of remote work. Work-from-home set-ups have allowed employees to use their own networks to complete tasks – and sometimes their own devices – which could present myriad risks. In the event that they encounter any technical problems, there’s only so much the IT department can do for them. Gartner recently surveyed organizations and found that 47 percent would allow employees to work remotely full-time once the pandemic is over. Additionally, 82 percent of organizations said employees could work from home at least once each week. In addition, Velocity Smart Technology Market Research Report 2021 found that 70 percent of remote workers experienced IT problems during the pandemic, and 54 percent waited up to three hours to resolve the issue. Forcepoint pointed out that if an organization offers remote working opportunities, it may have thought about placing data security measures to protect sensitive information. The business may have managed to avoid a data breach, but one mistake can lead to a disastrous cyber attack that can cost millions. Finding the right data security provider can be daunting and too technical, with various products (presented in different acronyms) promising data security on different levels. According to the company, Forcepoint One is ideal for companies on the quick hunt for a consolidated and unified security platform that’s easy to use but robust in protection. Forcepoint ONE, by leading user and data protection cybersecurity company Forcepoint, offers industry-leading security from a single console. Businesses and government agencies of all sizes find its security features simple and easy to use, beginning with understanding company needs and removing data security complexity so businesses can focus on their success. Forcepoint ONE is built on a Zero Trust model, in which everything and everyone is verified inside and outside of the perimeter to keep attackers out and sensitive data in. “We cannot know what the future brings in the current environment, but we do know that employees need to have the ability to work from anywhere, and businesses must continue to implement digital transformation strategies if they are to remain innovative and deliver new services,” said Brandon Tan, APAC Sales Engineering Director. “The bottom line is that IT teams are looking for a data security solution that offers all the tools they need without creating security vulnerabilities.”