Introduction to Scitum Telmex and its New Expansion
Scitum Telmex, a cybersecurity company, has announced the opening of a new regional office in the Corporativo Telmex building, located in San Pedro Garza García, Monterrey. This expansion aims to bolster Scitum Telmex’s operational presence in northern Mexico and provide advanced cybersecurity protection, prevention, monitoring, and incident response services to businesses. Marcos Polanco, Scitum Telmex’s Director Executive of Governing Corporate & CISO, highlighted the company’s commitment to contributing technological resources and specialized talent to implement, operate, and verify cybersecurity strategies for its clients.
The Growing Importance of Cybersecurity
As technology becomes increasingly integral to strategic interests, cyber threats continue to escalate. Any incident affecting confidentiality, integrity, or availability has significant consequences. In the context of digital transformation, organizations expand their attack surface, providing more entry points for cybercriminals to infiltrate networks and achieve their objectives.
Rising Ransomware Attacks in Mexico
Scitum Telmex’s threat intelligence lab, SCILabs, identified 38 new ransomware variants that have significantly impacted Mexican businesses. Mexico ranks second in ransomware attacks, with 16.2%, following Brazil (41.3%). The most affected sectors are Services (26%), Technology (18%), and Healthcare (18%). The healthcare sector is notable for the increased use of connected devices in clinics and hospitals, expanding the attack surface and introducing critical risks to medical institutions’ operations.
Why Nuevo León was Chosen
Cristina Hernández, Scitum Telmex’s General Director, emphasized that Nuevo León represents one of Mexico’s most economically dynamic regions. This relevance makes it an attractive target for malicious actors, prompting Scitum Telmex to establish its cybersecurity capabilities closer to regional organizations and support their digital security journey.
New Operations Center in Apodaca
Carlos Boris Pastrana, Scitum Telmex’s Regional Operations Director for the North, explained that a new cybersecurity operations center will be established in Triada’s (Telmex Data Center) facilities in Apodaca, though the investment amount was not disclosed.
Scitum Telmex’s Comprehensive Service Offerings
Scitum Telmex’s portfolio includes specialized services in areas such as Risk Management and Cybersecurity Governance, Total Application Security Management, Cyber Intelligence, Protection of Digital Infrastructures, Human Factor Management, and Detection & Response to Cyber Threats. The company collaborates with authorities, intelligence centers of leading manufacturers, and national and international cybersecurity organizations to expedite response actions and enhance information quality.
Key Questions and Answers
- Why is Scitum Telmex expanding its presence in the north? The expansion aims to strengthen Scitum Telmex’s operational presence in northern Mexico and provide advanced cybersecurity services to businesses in the region.
- What are the most affected sectors by ransomware attacks in Mexico? The Services, Technology, and Healthcare sectors have been significantly impacted by ransomware attacks in Mexico.
- Why was Nuevo León chosen for the new operations center? Nuevo León’s economic dynamism and relevance make it an attractive target for cybersecurity support, prompting Scitum Telmex to establish its capabilities in the region.
- What services does Scitum Telmex offer to its clients? Scitum Telmex provides comprehensive cybersecurity services, including Risk Management, Cyber Intelligence, Digital Infrastructure Protection, Human Factor Management, and Detection & Response to Cyber Threats.
