Security insight
One step forward, two steps back Niraj Mathur, Security Practice Manager at GBM, believes that government entities in the Middle East are lagging behind in security awareness surrounding new technologies. The increased pressure from management to deploy up-to-date solutions with gusto has made it difficult for IT departments to maintain a strong level of security.
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hough he does see these trends becoming big players in the government sector and surrounding verticals – businesses need to be more educated on compliance and regulations. Do you think government entities are ready to fully embrace current trends such as mobility and social? I think there is a definitive prowess in social media, with specific benefits when faced in the right direction. The challenges are that it’s difficult to find a balance of freedom of use and control. Certain organisations see social as a