Is Your Current Security Strategy Enough to Stop Sophisticated Cybersecurity Attacks?

The Security Strategist

“The types of attacks that we're seeing today are malicious in nature. They go to the very heart of the functioning of businesses,” stated Brett Ley, VP, Global Technical Sales at A10 Networks.

This observation from Ley sets the stage for a crucial discussion on The Security Strategist podcast. Shubhangi Dua, podcast producer and Tech journalist at EM360Tech sits down to talk about the critical need for a strong and unified approach to safeguarding digital assets against threats like DDoS attacks.

Expanding on the pervasive nature of these threats, Ley emphatically agrees that no organisation can afford to be complacent. Whether a large or small organisation and no matter where you are in the world, “everybody with IT data, employee data, application data, intellectual property of your product” faces potential risks.

Alluding to a common pitfall in security strategies, Ley points out that "a lot of people believe it's a technology only problem”. However, he explains that it’s actually a “people processing technology issue”.

He stresses that effective cybersecurity isn't solely about the tools deployed, but also about clear roles and responsibilities, questioning "who owns the accountability within the company?” Is it everyone or is it one person or team in particular?

This leads him to advocate for the vital role of strong CISOs within organisations.

Takeaways

• DDoS attacks are increasingly sophisticated and varied.
• A unified security platform enhances visibility and control.
• Granular detection is essential to differentiate between good and bad traffic.
• Organisations often underestimate their exposure to cyber attacks.
• AI is becoming a crucial tool in fighting cyber threats.
• Human expertise is vital in deploying and managing security technologies.
• Continuous penetration testing helps identify vulnerabilities.
• Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility across all levels of an organisation.
• Smaller organisations need to leverage external expertise for security.
• Proactive measures are essential to prevent potential cyber threats.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity Challenges

03:06 Understanding DDoS Attacks

05:45 The Importance of Unified Security Platforms

09:05 Granular Detection in Cybersecurity

12:09 Real-World DDoS Mitigation Examples

15:07 AI in Cybersecurity: The New Frontier

17:59 The Human Element in Cyber Defense

20:12 Common Misconceptions About DDoS

23:56 Proactive Cybersecurity Measures

26:51 Future Cyber Threats and Nightmares

About A10 Networks

A10 Networks provides security and infrastructure solutions for on-premises, hybrid cloud, and edge-cloud environments. Their offerings help over 7000 customers, including global large enterprises and communications, cloud, and web service providers, ensure that business-critical applications and networks are secure, available, and efficient.

A10 Networks was founded in 2004 by Lee Chen and is based in San Jose, California. Lee Chen served as CEO until late 2019. The current CEO and President of A10 Networks is Dhrupad Trivedi, who assumed the role in December 2019.