Cybersecurity Becomes a Business Continuity Need
Cybersecurity Becomes a Business Continuity Need
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Publish Date: 2026-02-13 16:32:00
Source Domain: mexicobusiness.news
Cybersecurity this week converged on a single theme: resilience as a core business mandate. Fortinet framed 2026 as the inflection point where Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) evolve into stewards of business continuity, a message reinforced by its own financial performance and SASE-led growth. In parallel, Microsoft highlighted how identity-based attacks and ransomware are amplifying systemic risk in Mexico, pushing security decisions firmly into the C-suite. Expert commentary reinforced that fragmented risk management models are no longer viable; as AI, cloud, and automation scale, silos—not threats themselves—are emerging as the primary failure point for organizations navigating compound, fast-propagating risks.
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