By Armand Kruger, Head of Cybersecurity, NEC XON The ugly truth is, cyber threat actors are harnessing AI to look for ways into your network. According to the WEF Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Report (2025) [reports.weforum.org] AI has democratised cyber threats. That means threat actors can automate even social engineering, run more extensive phishing campaigns and develop AI-driven malware with greater ease. Cybercriminals have called in the AI cavalry. Businesses, similarly, need AI-driven defenses—it’s a necessity, not an option. The implications are serious - traditional security models can’t keep up with evolving cyber threats. They simply don’t have access to sufficient resources to counter the problem.
Businesses need AI-driven security solutions that go beyond detection. They need proactive, adaptive protection while optimising security investments. At NEC XON, we integrate advanced AI technologies into cybersecurity, ensuring customers stay ahead of threats. We don’t stop there. Rather than looking at cybersecurity as a grudge purchase, we look at ways to maximise business value so that cybersecurity is seen as a strategic business continuity asset. We focus on business impact, not just risk mitigation. Our AI-driven security solutions:
Staying ahead of AI-powered threats NEC XON leverages Palo Alto Networks, Silverfort, and other cutting-edge vendors to ensure human expertise and AI work together, countering threats in real-time. Palo Alto Networks provides zero-trust architectures and AI-powered threat detection, and we integrate Silverfort’s ITDR (Identity Threat Detection and Response) to combat identity-based attacks. These partnerships ensure predictive, adaptive defenses that stay ahead of evolving threats. AI in action: stopping threats before they spread Our Managed Detection & Response (MDR) team recently intercepted a ransomware attack before it could spread. AI-driven security policies automatically:
Customer-first cybersecurity Security should be seamless and transparent. NEC XON delivers AI-driven security as a real-time, consumption-based service, providing:
Compliance through automation Meeting global cybersecurity regulations is challenging. NEC XON’s AI-driven solutions automate compliance processes, supporting GRC teams while enhancing security. The future: Cyber anticipation AI-driven cybersecurity is no longer optional—it’s the future. NEC XON’s vision is clear: empower businesses with AI-driven security that protects, optimises, and drives business value. Cyber threats are evolving, but with AI and human expertise combined, NEC XON ensures businesses stay secure and resilient. About NEC XON NEC XON is a leading African integrator of ICT solutions and part of NEC, a Japanese global company. The holding company has operated in Africa since 1963 and delivers communications, energy, safety, security, and digital solutions. It co-creates social value through innovation to help overcome serious societal challenges. The organisation operates in 54 African countries and has a footprint in 16 of them. Regional headquarters are located in South, East, and West Africa. NEC XON is a level 1-certified broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) business. Discover more at www.nec.xon.co.za. Issued by: Michelle Oelschig, Scarlet Letter Leave a Reply. |
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