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    "The Silent War: Can Your Network Keep Up with the Enemy Within?"

    As the battlefield of digital warfare intensifies, are your network security teams prepared to fight off the internal threats lurking in the shadows?

    At a recent executive roundtable, IT and business leaders gathered to grapple with the urgent question: How can modern organizations ensure their networks can withstand the relentless onslaught of cyber attacks, and still support their digital transformation efforts?

    The Enemy Within: Collaboration is Key

    The room was abuzz with debate on the need for networking and security teams to put aside their differences and unite against a common enemy: the internal threat. "Traditionally, these teams have been at war with each other," observed Rowan Whelan, Palo Alto Networks. "But as the stakes have risen, it’s time to put aside petty squabbles and work together to keep the enemy at bay."

    Costly Consequences: The True Cost of Inaction

    Prashil Gareeb, VP for Managed Network and Collaboration Services at NTT DATA, warned that the cost of inaction could be catastrophic. "The network may not have tangible value, but what the business stands to lose when it goes down is a different story altogether."

    A House Divided: The Curse of Siloed Thinking

    Justin Lee, regional sales director at Palo Alto Networks, lamented the siloed approach that often characterizes the networking and security teams. "It’s like two separate warring camps, each focused on their own turf rather than working together to achieve a common goal."

    The Rise of AI: Friend or Foe?

    As artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly becomes the key to detecting and fighting cyber risks, the room debated the role of AI in the war on cybercrime. "AI holds incredible potential, but we must use it with care and human oversight," cautioned Whelan. "There’s no value in jumping on the AI bandwagon if you’re not going to derive any real value from the investment."

    A Call to Action: Uniting Against the Enemy

    The time for finger-pointing and bureaucratic bickering is over. It’s time for networking and security teams to put aside their differences and unite against the internal threats lurking within. As Gareeb so eloquently put it, "These events are invaluable because they provide a platform for customers across different industries to discuss their business and technical drivers. Let’s use our experience and insights to drive real value and stay one step ahead of the enemy."

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