Edge computing and ransomware: The evolving landscape of telecom and cybersecurity

Posted under: Computing
Date: 2023-11-22
Edge computing and ransomware: The evolving landscape of telecom and cybersecurity

The telecommunications sector is going through a period of massive change, with a significant shift toward edge computing. Simultaneously, ransomware is becoming an increasingly complicated threat. Since 2019, ransomware has grown by 466% and is being used as a precursor to physical war, as seen in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to a report released by Ivanti Software Inc. Telecom companies are used to dealing with perimeter-based networks, which are known to the users. But today, those perimeters have extended to the home, as work is often done outside of the office. Ransomware has evolved to use multiple vulnerabilities rather than just being a one-trick pony. With all this in mind, and as organizations look for better ways of dealing with complicated environments, Ivanti points to Ivanti Neurons, a hyperautomation platform that leverages AI and ML to provide real-time intelligence across assets.

Read more at: siliconangle.com