In this edition , SAN Institute spells out the global trends that influence the customisation and blending of its courseware . The Gulf Region is characterised by rapid technological adoption , making it a prime target for cyber threats , especially in industrial control systems , ICS . It is for that reason that SANS have chosen to increase the number of ICS classes running in Saudi Arabia and the Emirates this year .

Europe ’ s advanced digital infrastructure is both a strength and a vulnerability . reetings to the global readers of Intelligent The implementation of the NIS2 Directive Tech Channels . reflects Europe ’ s initiative-taking approach Similar to all aspects of IT , cybersecurity to enhancing cybersecurity across also has regional trends depending on critical sectors . This directive mandates a geopolitical , macroeconomic , GDP and IT comprehensive security framework , pushing maturity of enterprises in that region . Threat organisations towards higher resilience actors are looking for meaningful returns for against cyber threats and puts more the billion dollar industry that they operate , responsibility on company leaders . whether as a service , or as a weapon , or for North America faces expansive data exfiltration . And these vary by region cybersecurity challenges due to its highly and even by country . digitalised economy . The US National

Another driver that influences cyber Cyber Strategy , alongside sector-specific security is the level of legalisation and mandates , outlines a robust approach to compliance in the region . The more securing the vast digital landscape against

sophisticated cyber adversaries . The recent US SEC ruling on Incident Reporting and Management oversight , mandates prompt reporting of cyber incidents , disclosures on cybersecurity processes , and detailed board management oversight .

All this has an impact on the engagement of cybersecurity channel partners with their enterprise end users and vendor partners .

Turn these pages to read more about the opportunities and challenges for channel partners in global and regional markets .

In this month ’ s Editor ’ s Question we ask how channel partners can engage with end customers to improve their sustainability profiles and work with them to boost their carbon neutral footprints ? Top executives from Riverbed , HPE Aruba , Kissflow , and Eaton respond .

Wishing you the best of business results in the month ahead .

Arun Shankar Managing Editor arun @ lynchpinmedia . com

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