WithSecure Blog

For decades, cyber security has largely operated in reaction mode. Patching holes after the breach, responding after the malware hits, and scrambling post-incident. But for Europe’s midmarket that strategy is no longer sufficient. The evolving threat landscape, increasingly dominated by financially motivated threat actors and fast technology change, now demands a proactive defense posture.

We sat down with Tero Huostila, WithSecure’s Head of Global Alliances & Marketplaces, to discover what he has learned from WithSecure’s partnership with AWS. He also shares insights from AWS summits, the value of marketplace partnerships, and what’s next for WithSecure’s cloud-first approach.

On April 22, we welcomed members of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine, Finland’s NCSC, and representatives from the Finnish Parliament to WithSecure’s headquarters in Helsinki, Finland.

WithSecure has been at the forefront of artificial intelligence innovation for nearly two decades, leveraging transformative technology to provide advanced, effective, and safe cyber security solutions.

This year has been one for the books at WithSecure. As the newly-appointed CEO since summer, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the company’s incredible journey up close. Meeting many partners and customers across the globe has been truly inspiring.

Despite constant progress and evolution in the cyber security landscape, ransomware remains one of the most daunting threats facing organizations. At its core, ransomware persists because it is profitable. Cybercriminals will continue to launch ransomware attacks as long as they can expect to make significant financial returns.