Exclusive Interview with Filip Cotfas, Channel Manager of CoSoSys

In recent times, the field of data loss prevention has mushroomed to take in all aspects of data loss. It now includes potential data breaches, data exfiltration transmissions, and tools to prevent monitoring, detecting, and blocking of sensitive data while in use by endpoints, traveling over the network, or at rest in any kind of data storage. CoSoSys is a leading developer of endpoint-centric Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions and security software. Its flagship product, Endpoint Protector, is an advanced all-in-one DLP solution for Windows, macOS, and Linux computers. Analytics Insight has engaged in an exclusive interview with Filip Cotfas, Channel Manager of CoSoSys.

1. Mention some of the awards, achievements, recognitions, and clients' feedback that you feel are notable and valuable for the company.

This year, we have been recently recognized as a leader in the Data Loss Prevention section. We've earned four fantastic G2 badges this spring: "Leader", "Momentum Leader", "High Performer", and "High Performer (Enterprise)". G2 is the largest and most trusted software marketplace globally. More than five million software buyers each month trust G2, using it to discover and review the software and IT services they need to make them more successful.

Endpoint Protector is also a Gold Winner in the Data Leakage Prevention (DLP) Europe category at the 2022 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards.

Last year we were Finalists in the DLP Solution of the Year and Compliance Award – Security categories at the Computing Security Awards UK 2021, GOLD GLOBEE® WINNER in the Enterprise Data Loss Prevention category at the IT World Awards 2021, we won the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Cutting Edge Global InfoSec Award 2021 and were a Gold Winner in the Data Leakage Prevention (DLP) Europe category at the 2021 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards.

2. How do you see the company and the industry in the future ahead?

While hybrid work is proving to be a positive step for many companies and employees in terms of productivity, data security took a hit in 2020 and 2021 due to the shift towards work from home. This is mostly a consequence of how organizations have developed their cybersecurity and data protection policies until now.

Due to the constant digital and data growth, it is essential for companies to be equipped with the necessary resources and to provide efficient cybersecurity and data privacy. Besides the risk of a data breach that causes both financial and reputational loss, growing compliance requirements and the loss of competitive advantage are essential factors to consider.

The awareness of Data Loss Prevention and data security has increased a lot in the past two years due to the pandemic.  We have strengthened our Channel Partner Program in India, through which we've tried to establish an understanding of why the Data Loss Prevention solutions are business-relevant and should be in priority.

3. Please brief us about the products/services/solutions you provide to your customers and how they get value out of it.

Endpoint Protector by CoSoSys is a cross-platform solution that offers feature parity between Windows, macOS, and Linux computers. The solution provides diverse implementation options, coming as a Virtual Appliance, compatible with the most popular virtualization tools, and an Instance on Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.

Our DLP solution has a lightweight agent, offers a user-friendly interface, granular policy management, carefree installation, and can work offline.

4. What does your technology and business roadmap look like for the rest of the year?

We are looking to provide our DLP solution with advanced features and functionalities that ensure security, flexibility, and compliance for larger companies in India, offering more features like predefined policies for local compliance. We also intend to develop and enable more channel partners and attend more local events.

5. How is your company helping customers deliver relevant business outcomes through the adoption of the company's technology innovations?   

All businesses need to take data privacy seriously and step up their cybersecurity measures. They really need to rethink the way they look at security and make the necessary changes to overcome the challenges of hybrid work.

We proactively educate our customers and partners on the new threats and scenarios that appeared due to COVID and advise them on mitigating the risks. We help businesses secure their sensitive data, prevent data breaches or loss, avoid business disruption, and limit the impact of security incidents.