AI Magazine May 2024 | Page 167

“ Our goal is to ensure everyone in the company is on the same page and operating with a consistent , high level of cybersecurity proficiency ”

PIERRE-EMMANUEL LERICHE CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER FOR REXEL GROUP
with the evolving threat landscape . Cloud acceleration has also been a major focus , requiring a shift from traditional perimeter security to protecting data itself via techniques like zero trust .
“ The traditional ‘ castle ’ approach of securing the perimeter is no longer viable ,” Leriche says . “ We need to protect the data itself , not just how it is managed . And of course , there is identity , which ties into the journey toward a zero trust approach .”
Rexel ’ s cloud transformation : The end goals For Sutton , the cloud transformation aims to establish stable , secure and modular cloud services to drive the company ’ s digital evolution – an ongoing journey , not a onetime project . It ’ s about enabling innovation while maintaining control and reversibility .
“ For us , the transformation is about enabling the business . We are global business partners helping Rexel evolve in that sense . Cloud transformation is not a one-time thing , it ’ s something continuous .
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