In order to facilitate adherence to the Network and Information Security version 2 (NIS 2) Directive, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has revealed additional cybersecurity improvements to its OmniPCX Enterprise Purple solution.
To create a uniform and enhanced standard of cybersecurity among EU nations, the NIS 2 Directive was introduced. It requires operators of vital services and critical infrastructure to put in place suitable security measures and notify the appropriate authorities of any issues. Both public and commercial entities that work in vital industries like banking, government, transportation, energy, and health are subject to the mandate. Recognizing the potential of cyber breaches brought on by supply chain weaknesses, the legislation also applies to any business that participates in the IT supply chain.
In addition to existing regulations under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union, which largely focuses on protecting personal data, the directive constitutes a substantial change in the regulatory framework for cybersecurity. NIS 2 establishes a thorough framework for cybersecurity and data protection in conjunction with GDPR. For technology companies like Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, this alignment is essential, particularly since their Asia Pacific (APAC) partners and clients may also conduct business in EU countries.
Forrester estimates that by 2025, the cost of cybercrime would have risen to $12 trillion USD. Security concerns for businesses are increased by the growing diversity of working methods, where employees access data and communication services from a range of devices and possibly unprotected networks.
“With the most recent OXE Purple release, we are happy to introduce this improved native encryption feature to the market,” said Vincent Lomba, Chief Technology Security Officer at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise. In order to satisfy the recommendations of international security authorities for a corporate communications platform, it provides the greatest level of protection. Today’s organizations are more vulnerable to cyberattacks. In addition to conducting risk assessments and security audits, it is now crucial to encrypt all data transfers so that, even in the case of a data leak, the data cannot be decrypted. Any organization—not just crucial or significant ones—that fails to secure all phones and devices that hold private information runs the risk of becoming a “weaker link,” which raises the possibility of an attack.
“While NIS 2 is meant to cover the EU as a region, organizations in Asia Pacific (APAC) that are a part of the supply chain for businesses based in the EU must take proactive steps to ensure compliance with these new cybersecurity obligations as well as to set up robust incident reporting mechanisms,” said Tee Jyh Chong, Vice President, Sales and Services, APAC at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise. In order to provide solutions that adhere to internationally accepted cybersecurity standards, such as NIS 2, and to guarantee that we are completely protecting our customers’ data, ALE is dedicated to working with our clients and partners. APAC organizations may discover that they are better positioned for success in international markets if they align their operations with NIS2, which also helps to create a more secure digital environment.
With its improved inherent encryption, the OmniPCX Enterprise Purple now offers end-to-end security for network communications on both public and private networks. ALE SIP phone protection has been added to this improvement, giving consumers even more assurance regarding the secrecy of their communications.
