In a recent interview, Ariana Lynn, Principal Analyst at The Fast Mode spoke to Sheetal Pansare, President & Global CEO at Futurism Technologies on the impact of traffic visibility on modern IP networks. Sheetal joins us in a series of discussions with leading networking, analytics and cybersecurity companies, assessing the need for traffic filtering technologies that can deliver real-time, granular application awareness. The series explores how advanced analytics power various network functions amidst the rapid growth in traffic and applications.
Ariana: How do your solutions and products fulfill the demands of today's networks?
Sheetal: Futurism Technologies' suite of cybersecurity solutions is designed to meet the complex demands of today's networks through a comprehensive and proactive approach. As networks become more intricate and the volume of data exchanged increases, the need for advanced cybersecurity measures that can adapt to evolving threats is paramount.
At Futurism, we address these demands through:
- Advanced Threat Detection and Response: Utilizing Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, Futurism's cybersecurity solutions are capable of identifying, analyzing, and responding to threats in real-time, crucial for today's dynamic network environments.
- Zero Trust Security Framework: By implementing a Zero Trust security model, Futurism ensures strict access controls and continuous verification within the network, aligning with the modern principle of "never trust, always verify". This approach is essential for protecting against insider threats and breaches that exploit trust.
- Comprehensive Visibility and Control: Through services like VAPT, behavioral monitoring, and asset discovery, Futurism provides deep visibility into network activities. This visibility is foundational for understanding and securing the network against complex attack vectors.
- Tailored Solutions for Diverse Industries: Recognizing that each sector has unique network demands and risk profiles, Futurism offers customized cybersecurity solutions for industries such as Telecom, BFSI, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and more, ensuring that the specific requirements of each network are met.
Ariana: How important is traffic visibility for your suite of solutions and products?
Sheetal: Traffic visibility is a cornerstone of Futurism Technologies' cybersecurity solutions. In today's networked environment, where threats can originate from anywhere and target any part of the network, having comprehensive visibility into all traffic is essential for security. Key points include:
- Enabling Proactive Threat Detection: Enhanced traffic visibility allows for the early detection of anomalous activities and potential threats by analyzing patterns and behaviors within network traffic. This proactive threat protection mechanism is critical for mitigating risks before they escalate.
- Facilitating Deep Packet Inspection (DPI): DPI is vital for understanding the content and context of network traffic. Our emphasis on traffic visibility ensures that DPI can be effectively utilized to inspect, monitor, and take action on the data packets traversing the network, enabling fine-grained security controls.
- Supporting Compliance and Risk Management: With strict regulatory requirements across various industries, visibility into network traffic enables us to ensure compliance with data protection laws and industry standards. It also aids in conducting thorough risk assessments and audits.
- Enhancing Incident Response and Forensics: Traffic visibility is critical during incident response efforts, allowing teams to quickly ascertain the scope and impact of a breach. It also supports forensic investigations by providing detailed insights into the attack vectors and methodologies used.
Futurism Technologies' solutions prioritize advanced threat detection, a Zero Trust security framework, and tailored industry-specific approaches to meet the demands of modern networks. Traffic visibility is integral to these solutions, enabling proactive security measures, compliance, and effective incident response.
Sheetal Pansare is the President & Global CEO at Futurism Technologies based in the USA. He is an ardent evangelist of digital transformation. Having been in the tech industry for over two decades, he believes that now is the right time to reimagine how we see, perceive and access digital.
This interview is a part of The Fast Mode's Traffic Visibility segment, featuring leading networking, analytics and cybersecurity companies and their views on the importance of network intelligence and DPI for today's IP networks. A research report on this topic will be published in June 2024 - for more information, visit here.
