Ariadna Broquetas and Toni Serrano with Seven Sector Technologies

Scott MacKenzie hosts the Industrial Talk podcast, featuring Toni and Addie from Seven Sector Technologies at the IoT Solutions World Congress in Barcelona. Toni, a cybersecurity expert, and Addie, a marketing professional, discuss their product, XDR net, which provides active defense against cyberattacks. XDR net is a hardware device that monitors and blocks potential threats on local networks. It can handle up to 500 devices per unit and is easy to set up. They also mention the implementation of digital twins to enhance security. Toni and Addie emphasize the importance of cybersecurity in today's digital landscape and invite listeners to connect with them on LinkedIn for more information.

Action Items

• [ ] Implement digital twin technology for the XDRnet product.
• [ ] Integrate alert capabilities to notify customers of potential threats via email, phone, or other channels.
• [ ] Reach out to Toni Serrano (LinkedIn: Toni Serrano) or Ariadna Broquetas (LinkedIn: Ariadna Broquetas) from Seven Sector Technology to discuss the XDRnet solution further.

Outline

Introduction to the Podcast and Event

• Scott MacKenzie introduces the podcast, emphasizing its focus on industry professionals and innovations.
• The podcast is recorded on-site at the IoT Solutions World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.
• Scott highlights the event as a must-attend for problem solvers in digital transformation.
• The company featured in the episode is Seven Sector Technologies.

Meeting the Guests: Toni and Addie

• Scott introduces Toni and Addie, the guests from Seven Sector Technologies.
• Toni and Addie are both from Barcelona, and Scott shares a humorous story about his arrival in Barcelona on a holiday.
• The conference is in its first day, and Scott and the guests discuss the event's attendance and traffic.
• Scott transitions to discussing the main topic: Seven Sector Technologies and their product, XDR net.

Background of Tony and Addie

• Toni shares his background in cybersecurity, having studied and worked in the field since childhood.
• Addie is a student studying international business and marketing, and she is responsible for marketing at Seven Sector Technologies.
• Both Toni and Addie express their belief in the importance of cybersecurity in today's digital world.
• Scott and the guests discuss the increasing threats and the necessity of cybersecurity for all enterprises.

Introduction to XDR Net and Active Defense

• Toni explains XDR net, a hardware device that detects, monitors, and blocks potential attacks on local networks.
• The device is designed to protect against various types of attacks, including those that target vulnerable parts of a network.
• Scott inquires about the ease of setting up XDR net, and Toni assures that it is straightforward.
• Addie adds that once the device is plugged into the network, their team takes care of the rest, ensuring minimal effort from the client.

Use Cases and Scalability

• Scott uses a manufacturing scenario to illustrate how XDR net can protect a company with numerous devices.
• Toni and Addie confirm that XDR net can handle a large number of devices, with the need for additional devices as the number of assets increases.
• Scott asks about the scalability of the solution, and Toni and Addie assure that it can protect thousands of devices.
• The guests emphasize the importance of active defense, which involves alerting and isolating devices under attack.

Active Defense and Threat Monitoring

• Toni elaborates on active defense, explaining how XDR net can alert and block attacks in real-time.
• Addie adds that their system also searches for potential threats and alerts clients before an attack occurs.
• Scott inquires about how Seven Sector Technologies stays updated with new threats and protects their clients.
• Toni explains that their system monitors the actions of attacks, not just the types, and they are working on implementing deception technology and digital twins to enhance their capabilities.

Implementation of Digital Twins

• Toni and Addie discuss the development and implementation of digital twins to create a fake environment that wastes attackers' time.
• They assure that alerts from their system are always real and not false positives.
• Scott asks about the timeline for implementing digital twins, and Toni estimates it will be within a few months.
• The guests emphasize the importance of making their solutions easy to implement and manage for clients.

Conclusion and Contact Information

• Scott praises Toni and Addie for their expertise and the potential of their solution.
• Toni provides his LinkedIn profile for listeners who want to connect with him.
• Scott wraps up the episode, encouraging listeners to reach out to Toni and Addie for more information about XDR net and Seven Sector Technologies.
• The podcast concludes with Scott emphasizing the importance of cybersecurity and the benefits of the solution discussed.