Cytek Security, the sister company of Tek Experts, a leading provider of technology talent solutions, recently hosted its inaugural C-Suite Roundtable, bringing together industry leaders from the financial services, technology and technology sectors. and consulting to explore the changing cybersecurity landscape and critical issues. role of artificial intelligence (AI) in strengthening defenses.
Theme “Beyond Automation – Unlocking the Strategic Power of AI for Cybersecurity”, renowned industry experts presented insights and case studies, highlighting the potential of AI to go beyond automation and act as a strategic partner in protecting critical infrastructure.
The event also allowed attendees to tour and explore the company’s recently unveiled Security Operations Center, witnessing the integration of AI technologies into real-time threat detection and response.
The Security Operations Center provides protection services around the clock, using advanced analytics for continuous real-time monitoring to identify anomalies and potential threats. This enables rapid detection of suspicious activities, enabling rapid intervention to prevent cyberattacks. To improve proactive containment, the demand-responsive team collaborates with business stakeholders to implement a coordinated response plan.
“We are excited to host the first Tek Experts C-Suite Forum,” said Olugbolahan Olusanya, Country Manager at Tek Experts. “The C-Suite Forum is a new series we launched to create a valuable platform for industry leaders to engage in dialogue about the impact of technology on business, the workforce and the economy and how to stay ahead in the digital age. We chose AI in cybersecurity as the first topic in this series because we I believe AI is not just about automation, but also about enabling security professionals to make informed decisions and achieve superior results.
Speaking on the evolving cybersecurity landscape, Michael Arov, Executive Vice President, Cyber Solutions and Strategy, YNV Group, said: “The cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving, with new threats emerging at an alarming rate. As we operate in an ever-changing landscape, it becomes imperative for organizations to harness the power of AI. Our commitment at Cytek Security is to take the lead in deploying innovative solutions that ensure cybersecurity best practices for organizations, including talent retention and training.
Also present at the event was Tosin Okubanjo, Senior Territorial Channel Manager at Microsoft Nigeria, who shared his views on how Microsoft Sentinel provides support to ensure round-the-clock assistance to the Security Operations Center recently launched.
Tek Experts and Cytek Security remain committed to fostering knowledge sharing initiatives in the sector while innovating to adapt to the evolving cybersecurity landscape in Nigeria.