Interview with Kristof Spriet on the future of network security

Kristof highlights the importance of network security in the remote work era. With increased cyberattack risks, Proximus NXT uses SD-WAN technology to optimize and centrally manage business networks, ensuring efficient and secure application connectivity. This technology employs firewall techniques, segmentation, and encryption to protect data and comply with regulations like NIS2.

Looking to the future, Proximus NXT integrates SASE (Secure Access Service Edge), combining SD-WAN with cloud security to provide secure and uniform access to applications. They are also preparing for quantum computing threats, which could potentially break current encryption methods. By implementing quantum-safe technologies, Proximus NXT aims to protect sensitive data from future decryption risks.

Kristof advises companies to inventory their applications and data, focusing on securing the most critical information first. Proximus NXT offers guidance and roadmaps to help businesses migrate towards new encryption standards, emphasizing the importance of long-term data protection.