Interview with Miguel Monzó Montes, Chief Technology Officer at Tranxfer.
Original interview provided by computing
In your opinion, what are the main threats facing companies right now?
M. M. M.: In our day-to-day work, we compromise data in all kinds of applications or services: sending an attachment with sensitive data in an email, sharing a folder from Drive with external parties, using a non-corporate application, etc.; actions we’re accustomed to performing because we think they pose no risk, but today there are organizations that profit from cybercrime and can exploit these actions to their advantage, without most of us even realizing it.
A high percentage of companies lack specific security officers, delegating this entire responsibility to tools or procedures designed to facilitate the achievement of business objectives.
Given these arguments, the primary threat within a company today is a lack of cybersecurity awareness. This concept of digital security must become ingrained in the company’s DNA. It is not just about erecting barriers against intruders, but about integrating security into the business itself—the very fabric of the company. Following the entry into force of the new regulations, this takes on special importance, especially since the consequences may become the direct responsibility of management.
What resources do you think companies need to prevent data leaks?
M. M. M.: Companies seek tools, services, or automated processes that facilitate the achievement of their strategic objectives.
We largely overlook such important aspects as product quality in all its dimensions, whether it involves functional flaws, poor performance, or security vulnerabilities.
In this specific case, a lack of awareness leads us to send sensitive documents via platforms, using any tool that serves this purpose. These actions violate current data protection laws, and we are unaware of what might be happening to our data.
The concept of digital security must become ingrained in the company’s DNA—not just by focusing on erecting barriers against intruders, but by integrating security into the business
How do you think a tool like Tranxfer could help?
M. M. M.: Tranxfer is a tool designed to help companies maintain control over the secure sending and receiving of files. It aims to provide a simple solution to the problems we’ve been discussing—data leaks, malware, ransomware, etc.
Features:
- Control over file sending/receiving.
- Malware validation, either through the antivirus provided by the product itself or through integration with the company’s approved antivirus software.
- Security policy verification (DLP).
- File encryption and integrity assurance.
- Traceability of all operations performed by users on the platform.
What best practices do you recommend to a company’s CISO?
M. M. M.: Having aware employees can reduce the risks or threats discussed during this interview; this is about reaching the employee and making it part of the company’s DNA. Therefore, the best practice is awareness.
It is important to have tools that can be easily integrated into the business. This will provide greater overall control, rather than relying solely on cybersecurity services at the access point or within the company network. Planting a seed within a business is more effective than simply fencing off the entire perimeter.
That concludes our interview with Miguel Monzó Montes, Chief Technology Officer at Tranxfer. We also interviewed TOP 50 Cybersecurity Member Blue Team, Alberto López. Don’t hesitate to check it out here!
