As cyber threats grow in sophistication, traditional security measures are becoming inadequate. The Zero Trust model addresses these challenges by ensuring security at every level of interaction. With its adoption becoming a global trend, governments are driving its take up. Our latest white paper explores Zero Trust, its benefits, challenges, and why government support isContinue reading “Zero Trust: shifting the security architecture paradigm”
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The cybersecurity capacity gap and how to reduce it
Cybercrime is on the rise. But the supply of cybersecurity skills and solutions is failing to match growing demand. Capacity building can solve this problem, paving the way for a cybersecure future and laying the foundations to match short-, medium-, and long-term needs. This paper looks at how it can be done and why aContinue reading “The cybersecurity capacity gap and how to reduce it”
Secure-by-design: Cybersecurity, IoT and the role of regulation
Security in technology is a double-edged sword for consumers and providers. It’s supposed to be a driver for technological progress. But consumers’ lack of confidence in security can make them slow to adopt new technologies. The secure-by-design (SBD) approach seeks to address this issue and to help build a technology ecosystem where consumers can feelContinue reading “Secure-by-design: Cybersecurity, IoT and the role of regulation”
5G Security in Super-Connected Operators
In this report, we assess 5G development that has taken place alongside measures to limit the impact to known cyber threats, notably the architectural principle of security by design. However, that may no longer be enough. The adoption of new network functions and the establishment of a virtualised and independent core network introduce new potentialContinue reading “5G Security in Super-Connected Operators”
The increasing need for OT cybersecurity
The growth of operational technology (OT) and its integration with IT in the industrial context is inevitable. This integration brings obvious operational benefits. It also brings new cyber threats. When the historically separated technologies of IT-OT become a single network, a fully integrated security system is essential. This paper explains why – and how itContinue reading “The increasing need for OT cybersecurity”
Axon Consulting joins the European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO)
Axon brings its technology and policy expertise to the EU’s flagship cybersecurity group at a critical time Madrid, 19 July 2022 – Axon Consulting, a leading strategic consultancy for ICT organisations, announced today that it has become a member of the European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO). The move further boosts ECSO’s 200-plus membership and strengthensContinue reading “Axon Consulting joins the European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO)”
Axon Partners Group Consulting supports ITU Partner2Connect Digital Coalition on cybersecurity matters
As part of the ITU’s Partner2Connect (P2C) Digital Coalition, Axon Partners Group Consulting are proud to announce its pledge to support Least Developed Countries (LDC) through comprehensive cybersecurity framework assessments in line with ITU’s latest Guidelines. Today, societies are globally interconnected and increasingly dependent on Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) and digital infrastructures. However, thisContinue reading “Axon Partners Group Consulting supports ITU Partner2Connect Digital Coalition on cybersecurity matters”
Axon took place in the 2021 Annual LatAm/Caribbean Telecommunications & Media Forum
Axon took place in the 2021 Annual LatAm/Caribbean Telecommunications & Media Forum run by the International Institute of Communications (IIC). Senior Manager Samuel Tew participated as guest panellist in a workshop on cybersecurity and data governance frameworks, where he enjoyed an insightful discussion around several topics, including national cybersecurity strategies, public cybersecurity initiatives and theContinue reading “Axon took place in the 2021 Annual LatAm/Caribbean Telecommunications & Media Forum”
Axon Partners Group joins the International Institute of Communications (IIC) as Associate Member
The International Institute of Communications (IIC) is an independent, global organisation that brings together senior policy makers from across the emerging digital ecosystem to explore and discuss the opportunities and challenges that the new environment brings. The IIC is the only independent international forum that brings together statutory national regulators, global commercial operators and end-userContinue reading “Axon Partners Group joins the International Institute of Communications (IIC) as Associate Member”
Insights from the Global Cybersecurity Forum
Today, stakeholders from both public and private sector among several industries met together at the Global Cybersecurity Forum, organised by the Saudi Arabian National Cybersecurity Authority, together with Saudi Information Technology Company (SITE) and Saudi Telecom Company (STC). During the sessions, it was made clear that cybersecurity is growing and that it has taken an even faster stepContinue reading “Insights from the Global Cybersecurity Forum”
Axon Research: A collaborative approach to national cybersecurity
Information sharing initiatives are proven to be effective in achieving a nationally secure cyber space, whether industry-based, cross industry, or internationally. But putting together an information sharing program is not necessarily a simple job, and as such the governments of many developing countries are still not putting such initiatives into practice. In this article weContinue reading “Axon Research: A collaborative approach to national cybersecurity”
Axon Research: The EC’s updated cybersecurity package
Cybersecurity is rising high on the European agenda, with incidents like the SolarWinds hack offering free publicity for the cause. On 16 December 2020, the Commission unveiled a new EU cybersecurity package with several policy and legislative measures, including a new EU cybersecurity strategy document, two draft Directives and a report on EU progress madeContinue reading “Axon Research: The EC’s updated cybersecurity package”
