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that we have managed to achieve with Stratejm ,” Elsohemy says . “ There is fluid communication , with a relationship built on trust .”
For a partnership to succeed in the realm of cybersecurity , communication and trust are paramount . OEC and Stratejm have built a relationship that functions as an extension of OEC ’ s internal cybersecurity team .
“ When looking for a cybersecurity partner , it is important to ensure that they function as an extension of your existing cybersecurity team , and this is something
The road ahead : Technology and cybersecurity innovations and trends Looking to the future , Elsohemy explains that OEC has its sights set on several key trends and innovations in the technology and cybersecurity landscape .
“ In the area of cybersecurity , we are moving to a zero-trust security model whereby every asset or user , whether inside or outside the network , needs to be authenticated and authorised ,” he explains .
“ We are also looking at methods to achieve this , including compensating controls with increased network visibility to achieve this on our operational technology side .”
OEC is also delving into the world of AI and machine learning , with the ultimate goal to develop trained models that can solve classification and prediction problems . By capturing visual images of infrastructure and using AI to analyse these images , OEC aims to enhance processes and innovate further .
Elsohemy concludes : “ The idea is to capture visual images of infrastructure , for example , and then have the software analyse the images and perform predictive analysis on the health or to help triage and identify areas of focus for manual inspection .”
As OEC advances its cybersecurity measures , the organisation is looking forward to a safer and more resilient digital world , where safety and innovation go hand in hand . technologymagazine . com 305