Cyber Magazine March 2022 | Page 68

NETWORKS & APPLICATIONS

“ Network security controls need a boost in both agility and security as using traditional security approaches simply will not work anymore ”

KURT GLAZEMAKERS CTO , APPGATE
And of course ransomware is a huge threat to network security . Ransomware is one of the fastest-growing malware hazards of the 21st century , threatening businesses and public institutions around the world and according to David Ferbrache , Global Head of Cyber Futures at KPMG : “ Ransomware isn ’ t going anywhere and there ’ s evidence that remote working increases the risk of a successful ransomware attack significantly .” Demand for network security software COVID related working patterns , rising demand for smartphones and increasing internet penetration in remote areas , as well as offices implementing bring your own devices policies is boosting demand for network security software and creating the need for secured data transmission .
Reportlinker predicts that The global network security appliance market will grow by $ 8.82 bn during 2022-2026 in its latest Global Network Security Appliance Market 2022 report . The study found that increasing adoption of high performance computer ( HPC ) systems by businesses and enterprises was one of the prime factors driving the network security appliance market growth .
The Co-Founder of SaaS Management Platform Zluri , Ritish Reddy , says he ’ s concerned that organisations are buying more systems to protect themselves than they are using . “ Companies are buying SaaS solutions for everything , but are
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