Cyber Magazine January 2024 | Page 60

SOPRA STERIA
but there ’ s just not enough people with all the technology coming in . We get fewer and fewer available professionals to manage technology . So , we have a lot of demand for competent people with technology in itself and even more so on Operations Technology and cybersecurity – huge competency squeeze ,” says Titlestad .
So , Sopra Steria is responsible for some critical stages of cybersecurity in IT and OT , but how does it ensure that it can deliver the best possible insights and requirements to its clients ?
Having worked with TXOne , it partners with the company as a product and service provider , but more importantly , it means that Sopra Steria can validate its approach through collaboration – aligned to the same goals of providing customers with what they need . Having seen the limited range of OT protection-based products on the market , TXOne delivers a keenness and sharp focus on the core demands of its technologies , making it a valuable partner for the business .
“ A lot of companies or producers come from IT and they try to change their products or modify them so they can work within OT as well . TXOne is a company which is dedicated to OT , so that ’ s their main priority and that ’ s crucial in our partnership we have with them ,” says Titlestad .
He also recognises broad partnerships as an important factor as a digital technology consultancy , gaining great insight into the available solutions in the market . Buildingca collaborative relationship with TXOnecand others is part of Sopra Steria ’ s aim to keep up with the trends .
These organisations and partnerships will likely tackle the future together as Titlestad coupons up about Sopra Steria ’ s
strategy , which is predominantly focussed on increasing its portfolio of clients and projects and providing further experience-based support to increasingly digital organisations .
“ We are starting to see the mountain of regulations coming . So with the EU having implemented the NIS Directive , there ’ s the Cyber Resilience Act , lots of regulations coming . Also , with AI suddenly coming all over the news , that ’ s an area that needs regulation ,” Titlestad closes .
“ That ’ s something that we will need to navigate going forward . And assist our clients on how they can do the same .
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