Trellix boosts cybersecurity in Africa with scalable XDR platform

Trellix, a leading global cybersecurity firm, is looking to extend its presence in Africa by implementing its versatile Extended Detection and Response (XDR) cybersecurity platform. The corporation intends to cater to business-specific needs by offering state-of-the-art enterprise-level cybersecurity tools. Fabien Rech, Senior VP and GM of Trellix Europe, Middle East, and Africa, conveyed these ambitious plans to Engineering News.

Local partnerships and technological integration: the dual strategy

For its African market penetration, Trellix aims to establish a potent local support network, reinforcing its user base. The corporation's XDR platform leverages the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning to detect potential threats across diverse risk vectors. These include end-point devices of companies and their Information and Communication Technology infrastructure. The system subsequently alerts the users about any vulnerable assets and suggests tailored risk mitigation strategies based on industry-best protocols.

Cybersecurity management and the living security approach

Trellix's comprehensive tool suite is engineered to assist IT and cybersecurity managers in active, real-time management of their organizational cybersecurity operations. Such hands-on threat response mechanisms are essential to safeguard an organization's digital assets, argues Rech. The company's unique 'Living Security' approach is backed by this combination of instant threat intelligence and a flexible, responsive cybersecurity platform. This approach demands the platform to be as nimble and responsive as the ever-evolving cyber threats, aided by Trellix's international threat research and intelligence teams.

Understanding security in the fourth industrial revolution

"Living security" does not guarantee invincibility. Instead, it underlines the need for organizations to comprehend what needs protection, its location, its current security measures, and the requisite tools and methods for effective security. As the world is navigating the Fourth Industrial Revolution, threat intelligence forms a critical component of the services Trellix offers. Carlo Bolzonello, Trellix South Africa's country lead, emphasizes the role of threat intelligence in keeping users informed about potential threats and response strategies. Hence, Trellix has integrated threat intelligence into its platform and tools, offering customers an automated, orchestrated cybersecurity process management system.

Moreover, while some customers prefer to handle their cybersecurity internally, Trellix offers support and managed services to those lacking or uninterested in maintaining extensive in-house cybersecurity teams. Acknowledging the vital role of talent in the cybersecurity industry, Rech highlights Trellix's efforts in raising societal awareness about the sector's importance in the evolving global economy, along with promoting its potential opportunities to the younger generation.