The 14th edition of the ESET Security Day Venezuela event took place on Thursday, June 5th. Representatives from this company (a global leader in cybersecurity) participated, addressing various aspects of the conference’s central theme: “Exploring Change: Technological Evolution and Its Impact on Work.”
Michele Flammia, General Manager of ESET Venezuela, stated that “the objective of the event is to raise awareness among clients and partners about current and future threats posed by cyberattackers in an increasingly digital world, provide them with the tools to combat them, and also collect data on the security status of companies in order to compile the annual Security Report 2025.”
Raising awareness about cybersecurity threats
Flammia highlighted the participation of international guest David González, Security Researcher at ESET Latin America, who began the presentations by offering an “overview of the transformation of cybersecurity, from the beginnings of computing to artificial intelligence (AI).”
During his presentation, González robustly reported on the evolution of digital security over three generations (1990-2000, 2000-2010, and 2010-present), highlighting in each case the prominent technologies, the main threats, the measures taken to address them, and the consequences.
Currently, the most significant risks are sophisticated cybercrimes against critical infrastructure, digital extortion, espionage, and advanced phishing, among others, the Security Researcher commented and documented. He added that the use of AI is also observed, both in cybercrime and in the design of security mechanisms.
González indicated that, over the years analyzed, the transformation of cybersecurity has been characterized by:
• Constant changes: New forms of attack are continually emerging.
• Technological dependence: Increased availability of sensitive information in the cloud, both at the personal, corporate, and institutional levels.
• Permanent cycle: Cyber defenses reveal vulnerabilities, requiring attention and the use of threat intelligence.
Cyber protection is not only the responsibility of the technical area, but also of the entire population. Therefore, “it is crucial to foster a culture of digital security to recognize attacks and use tools that help anticipate a potential threat that could affect industries,” González emphasized.
Adapting to change: Key to data security
For his part, Carlos López Rodríguez, ESET Venezuela’s support and training manager, addressed the topic, “How to adapt to change and not fail?.”
ópez Rodríguez asserted that it is essential to adapt to technological transformations and remote work, which is key for today’s employees. To achieve this, it is necessary to have visibility into the actions they execute without invading their privacy, raise awareness about threats, and secure the identities of those who connect to the corporate network, since cyberattacks are increasingly aimed at stealing sensitive company data.
According to Carlos López, “cybercrime has evolved to destroy information, not just encrypt it,” which has led to “75% of organizations that pay a ransom not recovering it and may suffer another attack in less than two weeks.”
He mentioned that, currently, “cybercriminals use legitimate tools and protocols to avoid detection.” Furthermore, “cybercrimes have become professionalized by being offered as services.”
Cybersecurity as a strategic investment and the importance of human talent
The manager of the commercial area of ESET Venezuela, José Luis Rangel, also spoke at the event. He addressed important aspects focused on the topic “Change as a constant,” emphasizing the need to adapt, primarily to cybersecurity, human talent management, and new ways of working.
Throughout his presentation, Rangel emphasized that “current times are characterized by a data economy,” where “information is one of the most important assets of organizations,” making it essential to understand cybersecurity as an investment that protects the future and technological progress.
He commented that all members of organizations should be involved in defining the cybersecurity strategy of the company they belong to, and therefore recommended holding events, campaigns, and training coordinated by a human talent team.
Likewise, José Luis Rangel mentioned that it is advisable for employees to be trained and informed in the use of artificial intelligence, as well as to avoid inadequate security practices such as the use of weak passwords.
In the face of growing and sophisticated cybersecurity threats, ESET, as a world leader in cybersecurity, offers a wide range of advanced solutions. These include tools powered by AI, machine learning, and continuous monitoring, supported by a team of experts.
ESET solutions are designed to effectively prevent, detect, and respond to any problem that compromises vital industry information, thus ensuring data protection and business continuity.
For more information, visit the ESET Venezuela website: www.eset.com/ve/, as well as social media: Instagram @esetla and Facebook ESET.
Audiovisual coverage
Through in-person video coverage by Grupo El Sumario and with information provided by Comstat Rowland Venezuela – Comprehensive Strategic Communications
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