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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Attivo Networks?

10 Jun 2020
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Techday has launched a new series of video shorts called 10 Minute IT Jams, which provide sharp, to-the-point insights into emerging and established technology companies that operate right here in Asia Pacific.

In this interview, we get to know Attivo Networks’ A/NZ regional director Jim Cook.

Attivo Networks is a US-based technology vendor in the cybersecurity space. The company focuses on threat detection and deception.

In this video, Jim Cook covers:

  • The basics of Attivo Networks: Who the company is and what key problems it solves
  • The company’s most recent product improvements and announcements
  • What trends Attivo Networks sees in terms of cybersecurity threats and defence 
  • How customers can get in touch with Attivo Networks specialists.

Watch the video below.

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