Name: State of Threat Landscape and 2024 Predictions
Start: 2023-11-15T04:00:00Z
End: 2023-11-15T04:00:48.000Z
Location: BrightTALK
Rating: 4.2

OpenText Cybersecurity provides comprehensive security solutions for companies and partners of all sizes. From prevention to detection and response, to recovery, investigation and compliance, our unified end-to-end platform helps customers build cyber resilience via a holistic security portfolio. Powered by actionable insights from our real-time contextual threat intelligence, OpenText Cybersecurity customers benefit from high efficacy products, a compliant experience, and simplified security to help manage business risk.

As Managed Service Providers (MSPs) continue to gain momentum across India, the need for scalable, efficient, and profitable service delivery models has never been greater. In the final episode of the “Email Essentials Series”, OpenText Cybersecurity explores how a unified platform for email security and backup can empower MSPs to streamline operations, scale their offerings, and accelerate business growth.

This session revisits the core components of email security and cloud-to-cloud (C2C) backup, and introduces a purpose-built platform designed to simplify service management while enhancing partner profitability. You’ll gain insights into the operational efficiencies and strategic advantages of consolidating email protection and data resiliency into a single, integrated solution.

Built for what’s next, this webinar is tailored for MSPs looking to future-proof their business and deliver high-value security services with confidence and agility.

We uncover:
• The growing MSP trend in India and how they can build profitable security services businesses with operational technology.
• The essential tools, capabilities and their relevance in today’s threat landscape.
• How partners can benefit from a unified platform built to improve service delivery, reduce complexity, and drive operational efficiency.
• Overview of OpenText™ Secure Cloud, a centralised platform that enables MSPs to manage email protection and backup services seamlessly

Episode 3: Driving MSP Expansion: The Power of Consolidated Email Security and Backup

With the growing adoption of cloud-first strategies, Indian businesses are rapidly transitioning to off-premise email platforms like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. While these SaaS applications offer scalability and flexibility, they also introduce new risks—ranging from cyber threats and accidental data loss to service outages and compliance challenges.

In the second episode of the “Email Essentials Series”, OpenText Cybersecurity explores why traditional backup approaches are no longer sufficient and why SaaS backup has become a critical component of a resilient email strategy. This session will examine the evolving risk landscape, the implications of the shared responsibility model, and the regulatory pressures driving the need for robust data protection.

Built for what’s next, this webinar will guide IT leaders and channel partners through modern cloud-to-cloud backup solutions that safeguard data across third-party SaaS platforms, ensuring business continuity and compliance in an increasingly digital world.

We uncover:
• The growing risk landscape for SaaS applications by analysing the vulnerabilities associated with cloud-based email platforms.
• Why SaaS backup is no longer optional in the face of cyber threats, IT outages, and compliance requirements.
• Key market drivers in India including regulatory mandates, the shared responsibility model, and cloud-first strategies are shaping data protection priorities.
• A look at comprehensive cloud-to-cloud backup and recovery solutions for third-party SaaS applications including Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, and Dropbox.

Episode 2: Transforming email backup and recovery strategies for M365 & Google Workspace

India’s digital transformation is accelerating, bringing with it a surge in email-based threats that challenge the security and continuity of business communications. In the first episode of the “Email Essentials Series”, OpenText Cybersecurity explores the evolving threat landscape and the critical role of email security in safeguarding organizations across sectors.

This session will provide a comprehensive overview of Email Threat Protection (ETP), Email Continuity (EC), and Email Encryption (EE), highlighting why these solutions are essential in today’s compliance-driven, cloud-centric environment. With the rapid growth of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and increasing regulatory mandates, partners have a unique opportunity to build profitable cybersecurity practices tailored to the Indian market.

Built for what’s next, this webinar equips partners and IT leaders with the insights and tools needed to stay ahead of emerging threats and evolving business demands.

We uncover:
    • The escalating email threat landscape in India
    • The strategic importance of Email Threat Protection (ETP), Email Continuity (EC) and Email Encryption (EE_
    • Uncovering the key market drivers shaping email security adoption
    • Opportunities for channel partners in cybersecurity
    • An introduction to the capabilities and benefits of ETP, EC and EE, and how they address current and emerging threats.

Episode 1: Email Security & Continuity in India’s Digital Era

Cybercrime never stands still, and neither can your defenses. The Nastiest Malware of 2025 reveals how the threat landscape has shifted in the wake of major law enforcement actions like Operation Endgame. We’ll unpack which ransomware groups have been disrupted, who’s now filling the power vacuum, and the new tactics they’re using to target businesses like yours.
 
From phishing and stolen credentials to vulnerable software and supply chain attacks, today’s cybercriminals are finding fresh ways in.  The risks for MSPs and SMBs have never been higher.
 
Timed for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, this session connects the year’s most dangerous malware campaigns to real-world defensive steps that actually work. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of:
 
• The most pressing cyber threats of 2025 and how they’ve evolved
• The techniques attackers are using right now to breach organizations
• Actionable steps you can take immediately to reduce your exposure
 
Don’t just learn about the nastiest malware, learn how to stop it.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Special: Breaking Down the Nastiest Malware of the Year

AI marketing would have you believe that it is everywhere in cybersecurity - promising faster detection, smarter alerts, and fully autonomous defenses. But how much of it is real progress, and how much is just buzz and hype?

In this webinar, we cut through the noise to examine where AI is actually helping security teams, and where it’s falling short. We’ll explore real-world examples of AI-powered detection in action, from behavioral analytics and anomaly scoring to LLM-driven phishing and file detection. We'll also expose common pitfalls: black-box decisioning, false positives, model drift, and overreliance on unproven tools.

Join cybersecurity analyst Tyler Moffitt for a grounded, data-backed look at what today’s AI tools can and can’t do. Whether you're a CISO evaluating vendors or a security analyst drowning in alerts, this session will give you the clarity you need to separate fact from fiction.

Key Takeaways:
- Where AI is delivering value in threat detection — and where it isn’t
- Red flags for AI-washing in cybersecurity tools
- How to vet AI models for transparency and training integrity
- How to balance automation with human expertise for faster, more reliable threat response

AI-Powered Threat Detection: Hype vs. Reality

In an era where data is an invaluable asset and regulatory compliance are hardened, this webinar explores the critical role replication plays in data resiliency. Join Johann Owen Gallyot, our resident experts as he explores the strategiesfor an effecitve recovery process, and the tools required to enhance data protection and ensure business continuity. This short webinar will cover:
- The transformation power of OpenText's replication technology
- How data replication can minimise data loss and downtime while reducing business risks
-  Demonstrate a modern, powerful web UI to automate and streamline workflows and projects.

Data Replication:  The crucial foundation of data protection and recovery

Cyber, in particular, polymorphic threats, continue to evolve rapidly. The rise in AI adoption has infiltrated the hands of cyber criminals where AI-generated attacks pose significant risks to data security and increase their exposure to a data breach. 

How do businesses detect and remediate threats once they are inside the perimeter?

Hear from OpenText Cybersecurity experts as they empower service providers and IT professionals with the knowledge and tools to identify and mitigate the invisible threat using OpenText Managed and Detection Response (MDR). 

They will cover:

• Top threats identified by the OpenText Threat Analyst team that are causing havoc.
• Showcase the benefits of active threat hunting and automated rapid response to reduce alert fatigue.
• MDR integration with 500+ existing security tools where you can take advantage of additional telemetry and contextualised data to understand threat behaviours and more.
• Learn how to leverage the MDR platform and OpenText’s 24/7/365 SOC for continuous monitoring.

Solution Spotlight: Detecting threats from within: How to spot invisible threats with OpenText Core MDR

When businesses hear that “end of support” is approaching for one of their core business systems, it often evokes fear—and a frantic scramble in the IT department to implement a quick fix. However, modernizing your SQL Server workloads may be easier than you think! Join our upcoming webinar to learn how to seamlessly modernize and migrate your SQL Server workloads.

Future-Proof Your Business: Strategies for Modernizing and Migrating SQL Server

In an era of escalating cyber threats, managed detection and response (MDR) has emerged as a pivotal service for managed service providers (MSPs).

Made just for MSPs, this webinar will cover:
- Overview of threat detection, incident response, and continuous monitoring—all core parts of MDR.
- Market landscape and trends that drive business of all sizes to adopt MDR services.
- Benefits for MSPs, which include enhanced service portfolio and security measures that attract and retain clients.
- Choosing an MDR provider, launching the solution, and operating it smoothly.
- Future of MDR as artificial intelligence and machine learning shape threat detection and response.

Equip yourself with the MDR knowledge and tools to enhance security, increase client trust, and grow your business.

Strengthen client security posture with MDR

Understanding the current threat landscape is paramount for organisations seeking to safeguard their digital assets and data. 

Hear from security expert Ryan Hosken as he delves into the latest trends, tactics and techniques observed at the frontline and collected from our OpenText’s threat intelligence platform. In this information session, we’ll:

   - Examine the tactics and collaboration between cybercriminals and nation-states
   - Know the prevalent and evolving threats used by cybercriminals today
   - Learn about the critical timing of attacks around major events, geo-political conflicts or elections
   - Gain insight into our expert’s predictions of the future of cyber threats and learn the defence strategies organisations can adopt to stay protected

State of the Threat Landscape and 2025 Predictions

Digital transformation and remote work fuel the growth of SaaS and cloud-based office solutions in Asia Pacific. As more information is stored on SaaS applications, safeguarding business data is critical. Plus, SaaS applications aren’t immune to IT outages or cyberthreats, which can impact daily business operations, productivity, and customer serviceability.

Protecting and restoring data on third-party SaaS applications is possible. Hear from Abhishek Kumar and Simon Mitrevski, OpenText™ Cybersecurity APAC, as they cover:
     - The fallacy of data responsibility stored on SaaS applications such as Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, and more.
     - Fundamentals of data resilience, enhancing business continuity and data recovery.
     - How to minimise business disruptions with immutable daily cloud backup and granular restore.
     -  Local use cases and showcase a demonstration of cloud-to-cloud backup.

The reality of SaaS outages: Enhancing data protection with cloud backup

Join us for an insightful webinar where we delve into the emerging threat of deepfake technology and its implications for the security landscape. This session is designed for cybersecurity professionals, IT managers, and anyone interested in understanding how deepfake technology is reshaping the threat environment. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the deepfake phenomenon and learn how to protect your organization from this growing threat. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools necessary to stay ahead in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity.

Unmasking the Threat: Deepfakes and the Future of Cybersecurity

In today's digital landscape, safeguarding data is paramount. Data resiliency allows your customers to restore and recover data impacted by cyber threats, human errors, system failures and natural disasters. 

Trusted by partners globally to protect critical systems and keep their customers' data safe, Carbonite ™ Server Backup provides a better way to back up data. The solution offers robust protection, flexible deployment and rapid recovery. 

The webinar will
• Cover the latest trends on data loss and its implications
• Delve into the importance of data and server backup strategies
• Unlock insights on best practices for effective data protection and server backup
• Give an overview of Carbonite™ Server Backup and showcase its capabilities and ease of management 

Arm yourself with knowledge and partner with us to safeguard your clients' critical systems.

Fortifying Data Resilience: A Better Way with Carbonite™ Server Backup

In an unprecedented demonstration of international cooperation and cyber resilience, law enforcement agencies from the U.S., U.K., and other global partners have successfully orchestrated the takedown of LockBit, one of the most notorious ransomware groups to date. This landmark operation marks a pivotal moment in the fight against cybercrime, showcasing the potential of concerted governmental efforts to combat digital threats effectively.

Join our webinar to dive into the intricate details of the LockBit disruption, the strategies employed by international law enforcement, and the broader implications for cybersecurity across the globe. We will explore how this operation diverges from past efforts, emphasizing the critical shift towards targeting the core operators and infrastructure of ransomware groups rather than just their affiliates. We will discuss the groundbreaking achievements of this collaboration, including the seizure of critical infrastructure, legal actions against operators, and the provision of decryption keys to victims, highlighting the operation's role in paving the way for more resilient cyber defense mechanisms.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand the significance of the LockBit takedown in the context of global cybersecurity efforts.
• Learn about the strategies and tools employed by international law enforcement to disrupt one of the world's most prolific ransomware gangs.
• Explore the implications of this operation for future cybercrime prevention and the importance of international cooperation.
• Discover the role of legal and technical interventions in achieving long-term impacts on cybercriminal operations.
• Discuss the evolving landscape of cyber threats and the continuous need for innovation in cybersecurity defense mechanisms.

LockBit Takedown and Aftermath

Disaster recovery is a necessity for an organisation's cyber resilience strategy. Seventy-six percent of respondents to Gartner’s IT Disaster Recovery Trends and Benchmarks survey reported an incident during the past two years that required disaster recovery, with more than 50% experiencing at least two incidents. The frequency of these incidents proves how essential comprehensive backup and recovery plans are to ensure business continuity.

However, disaster recovery can be daunting, expensive, and complex. Disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS) takes the management and overhead off your hands - while ensuring your data and applications are backed up and can be recovered quickly.

Join this webinar to:
- Discuss the evolution and movement from traditional disaster to DRaaS
- Discover how to build an effective recovery plan using DRaaS
- Explore the cost-benefits of partnering with a DRaaS provider
- See why partners should tap into the potential of disaster recovery and provide it as a service

DRaaS takes the burden of planning and managing recovery resources off the organization and puts it into the hands of specialists. So, why not leave it to the experts?

Businesses Are Embracing DRaaS: Here’s Why

In the complex cybersecurity landscape, one issue that often flies under the radar is DNS leaks, which can reveal sensitive information such as user activity patterns and IP addresses.

Even with VPN services, DNS leaks can open the door to targeted attacks, intrusive advertising, and other security vulnerabilities. Worst of all, they are notoriously difficult to detect and prevent.

Stay ahead in DNS protection as we have cybersecurity expert Ryan Hosken, Lead Solutions Consultant ANZ and Asia, and guest speaker Jonathan Barnett, Lead Product Manager:
• Discuss how internet-borne threats use DNS to deliver attacks and spill into the network.
• Review the top DNS threats and how DNS protection, including its new leak prevention technology, block attacks.
• Showcase Webroot™ DNS Protection and how to improve security and privacy for your business.

Defending the Network with DNS Leak Prevention

Unravel the secrets of effortless workload migration using OpenText Migrate. Whether you're grappling with hypervisor license costs, exploring hybrid solutions, or seeking a streamlined approach to server migration, this webinar is your gateway to a single, reliable solution. With over 25 years of proven success, OpenText Migrate ensures seamless transitions across any infrastructure, offering byte-level replication, minimal downtime, and unparalleled predictability. Discover how to pivot workloads with confidence, optimize costs, and shape the future of your IT landscape. 
Learn how you can:
• Have Byte level, point-to-point replication.
• Work in any infrastructure. 
• Move workloads between any combination of hypervisors, Hyperscale providers, hyper converged infrastructure, and even physical servers.
• Auto-provision servers in selected environments
• Consistently Perform Cutover in predictable time frames
• Include and Omit Files and Folders, along with much more.

Migrate with confidence: a solution for all your data migration needs

This year cyberthreats have increased in both number and sophistication. Businesses across industries are grappling with evolving attack methods like ransomware-as-a-service and malware payloads that are more difficult to detect. 

In this webinar, cybersecurity experts Ryan Hosken, Senior Solutions Consultant ANZ & Simon Mitrevski, Manager, Solutions Consulting will:
- Uncover key threats identified by OpenText Cybersecurity, and how they are effective.
- Examine how threats have compared and changed over the past 5 years
- Present key findings from OpenText Cybersecurity 2023 Threat and Email Threat Report 
- Gain insights into 2024 predictions, including AI

State of Threat Landscape and 2024 Predictions

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