Fortinet, a global leader in cybersecurity, returns to the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting on Cybersecurity from November 11 to 13 in Geneva, Switzerland. A founding member of the Forum’s Centre for Cybersecurity, Fortinet is committed to advancing collective cybersecurity through collaboration among business, government, and civil society leaders. This year, Fortinet Chief Security Strategist Derek Manky will facilitate a panel discussing public-private partnerships to disrupt cybercrime.
Key Highlights of Fortinet’s Engagement
- Commitment to Cybercrime Atlas Initiative
- Fortinet is a key contributor to the Cybercrime Atlas, a collaborative project to combat cybercrime globally.
- The initiative has vetted over 10,000 actionable data points, developed intelligence packages, and supported cross-border cyber disruption efforts.
- Public-Private Partnership Panel Discussion
- Derek Manky will lead a panel titled “Better, Faster, Stronger: Accelerating Operational Collaborations to Disrupt Cybercrime.”
- Panel members include key figures from Europol, the Cyber Defence Alliance, and GSMA, highlighting the importance of collaborative actions in combating cyber threats.
- Addressing Global Cyber Resilience Challenges
- WEF’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2024 indicates a 30% decrease in organizations maintaining minimum viable cyber resilience, stressing the need for stronger collaboration.
- Fortinet advocates for closing the cybersecurity skills gap and enhancing defenses to protect vulnerable sectors and organizations.
Fortinet’s Global Cybersecurity Initiatives
- Cybercrime Atlas Leadership
- Actively shaping threat intelligence strategies with groups like NATO and INTERPOL, Fortinet’s involvement in the Cybercrime Atlas strengthens its efforts to develop actionable security measures.
- By sharing research and intelligence, Fortinet and its partners aim to disrupt criminal networks effectively.
- Educational and Strategic Resources
- Fortinet contributes to the Forum’s Cybersecurity Learning Hub and supports the FortiGuard Labs Threat Intelligence platform, which provides real-time threat mitigation insights.
- The company also collaborates with various cybersecurity organizations to address evolving cyber threats comprehensively.
Fortinet’s ongoing commitment to public-private partnerships at the WEF Cybersecurity Meeting demonstrates the company’s dedication to combating cybercrime through shared knowledge, innovative solutions, and proactive strategies. As the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, Fortinet’s initiatives reinforce the importance of global collaboration in achieving a safer digital future.
