In today's digital age, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. As cyber threats continue to evolve and become more sophisticated, the need for robust security solutions is paramount.

The number of edge service and infrastructure Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) added to the Known Exploited Vulnerability Catalogue (KEV) per month in 2024 is 22% higher than in 2023, while the number of other CVEs added to the KEV per month has dropped 56% compared to 2023. Furthermore, edge service and infrastructure CVEs added to the KEV in the last two years are, on average, 11% higher in severity than other CVEs.

From data protection and data privacy to enhancing security, the implementation of Firewalls across the networks is required.

A cybersecurity firewall is a network security system that can either be hardware or software that protects the trusted network from unauthorized access from external networks and external threats.

Iqra Naseer is a trailblazer in the world of cybersecurity. With over ten years of experience, she is continuously working on cyber enhancements and controls to circumvent threats, such as intrusion detection systems and intrusion prevention systems. In her recent research, she has highlighted the need to recognize network threats and intrusion detection systems in the ever-changing cybersecurity environment.

"As cyber threats continue to escalate and evolve globally, we need a strong cybersecurity workforce to tackle these threats more effectively. We will have to improve the quality of our cybersecurity workforce through the alignment of common skills and competencies," Iqra says.

Iqra advises on the complex intersection of national security, data management, data privacy, regulatory compliance, insider threat, AI, cybersecurity, and technology in an organization's corporate data governance efforts. She further states that threat intelligence enables security teams to gather, monitor, and process information pertaining to possible active threats to the security of the organization. The information gathered by threat intelligence initiatives includes details about cyberattack plans, methods, bad actor groups that pose a threat, possible weak spots within the organization's current security infrastructure, and more.

Her breakout research in the field of cyber security and Artificial intelligence made her a well-known professional as a cyber security analyst; throughout her illustrious career, Iqra has embraced a mantra of how to secure the data and protect from external attacks, as she is continuously working in incorporating emerging technologies AI-powered cyber security intelligence.

"There is just one thing that is required for a mass exploitation incident to occur, and that is a vulnerable edge service, a piece of software that is accessible from the Internet," says Iqra Naseer, Cyber Security Analyst.

By staying updated with the latest threat intelligence and cybersecurity trends, Iqra Naseer proactively defends against emerging cyber threats, thereby maintaining the resilience and security of an organization's IT infrastructure. Her expertise is essential in a world where cyber threats are constantly evolving, making them indispensable in protecting sensitive information and maintaining operational continuity.

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