Defense starts at the network.
AI is already part of your operations, and it is also part of your attackers' operations.
This month, we're not here to talk about fear. We're here to show you where defense starts today and put a number on the weakest link that no assessment examines: your people.
01WHY THIS MONTH
The cybersecurity landscape
has changed.
Today, artificial intelligence is not only driving innovation; it is also accelerating cybercrime on an unprecedented scale. Attacks are faster, more automated and more sophisticated, and often a single click is enough to open the door to a threat.
Latin America is facing this challenge
under record pressure.
Billions of attempted cyberattacks and a significant shortage of specialized talent. In this new environment, the difference no longer lies in accumulating more tools, but in building an integrated strategy based on resilience, visibility and response capabilities.
Because true protection is not measured by the number of solutions in place,
but by the ability to anticipate, withstand and recover.
02WHY CIRION AND FORTINET
In the age of AI, the question is no longer whether attacks will happen, but how prepared your organization is to face them.
That is why Cirion and Fortinet are combining their capabilities to strengthen the digital resilience of businesses across Latin America. Cirion provides the infrastructure, connectivity and operations that support businesses; Fortinet complements these capabilities with threat intelligence and advanced protection technologies.
Together, they transform cybersecurity from a collection of tools into an integrated strategy to anticipate risks, protect operations and ensure business continuity.
We don't build AI's brain. We are its nervous system.
Talk to an expert03THE NUMBERS · THE NETWORK BEHIND THE DEFENSE
AI accelerates threats.
The network defines resilience.
Cirion
by the numbers
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- 105,000+ km of proprietary fiber connecting Latin America.
- 840+ PoPs and approximately 12,400 on-net buildings with integrated security.
- 160+ Data Centers and 7 cloud on-ramps for secure access to applications and data.
- 24x7x365 NOC/SOC operating on the same infrastructure that carries network traffic.
- Presence in 12 markets and network reach across more than 20 countries.
- AS3356 and RPKI for greater control and protection of regional routing.
The new reality
of AI
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- 8 out of 10 companies already use AI.
- 65% of organizations have experienced AI-related incidents.
- US$4.65 million is the average cost of a data breach in the region.
- Attackers can exploit compromised credentials in just 22 seconds.
When threats move at machine speed, cybersecurity cannot rely on tools alone.
It must start at the network, be supported by continuous operations and extend all the way to people.
04THE WEAKEST LINK, PEOPLE (FORTINET)
Security starts with a network designed to protect every connection.
A secure, resilient infrastructure with comprehensive visibility is the first line of defense against increasingly sophisticated threats. That is why Cirion integrates connectivity and cybersecurity to help protect users, applications and data at every point across the network.
This assessment complements that protection by evaluating the human factor, backed by Fortinet Security Awareness Training and FortiGuard Labs threat intelligence, including security awareness and phishing simulations in Spanish.
67% of organizations report fewer incidents after training their teams. However, only 40% of leaders believe their employees are prepared to face today's threats.
Complete the assessment and receive the Cybersecurity White Paper
Source: Fortinet 2025 Security Awareness and Training Global Research Report (Sapio Research, Nov. 2025).
05WHEN AWARENESS BECOMES ARCHITECTURE
The network must support growth without increasing complexity.
Security starts with connectivity
Better connectivity and stronger protection are now part of the same conversation. AI has multiplied network traffic, applications and dependencies across cloud environments. Today, 73% of companies operate in hybrid environments, while a single disruption can result in losses exceeding US$100,000.
That is why Secure SD-WAN has evolved from a connectivity tool into an intelligence layer. It recognizes thousands of applications, including AI-powered applications, identifies the best route in real time and integrates security from the very first data packet.
The network no longer just connects. It decides, prioritizes and protects.
Access is earned, not inherited
Access must be earned every time. It is not inherited through a password. Identity has replaced the perimeter. With brute-force attempts reaching 67.65 billion and credential theft increasing by 79%, the risk is no longer just about who gains access, but also which AI applications they use and what information they share with them.
SASE with ZTNA continuously evaluates users, devices and context, enforcing access policies where they matter most. It also provides visibility into AI usage, helping prevent sensitive information from leaving the organization.
Trust is no longer permanent. It is continuously verified.
Attacks that last seconds cannot be stopped with a support ticket
By the time you react, the attack is already over. Today, 90.6% of attacks last less than ten minutes, and the largest attacks can last just 35 seconds. Meanwhile, Latin America recorded more than 1 million targeted attacks in a single six-month period.
That is why defense must happen before traffic reaches the organization. Mitigation is activated directly within Cirion's backbone, identifying, diverting and filtering malicious traffic in real time.
Because threats that unfold in seconds can only be stopped at the network level.
Defense is operated, not purchased
Tools detect. Operations protect. The region faces a paradox: it experiences some of the world's greatest cybersecurity pressures while also facing a shortage of 329,000 specialists. In addition, the average company manages dozens of tools from different vendors.
Cirion's Security NOC integrates monitoring, response and intelligence across the same network that carries business traffic. With AI capabilities that can analyze 500,000 new indicators daily, incident management time can be reduced from 30 hours to just 10 minutes.
Because the real difference is not having more technology. It is operating it at the speed of threats.
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