CNCS and NAP Caribbean drive the evolution towards comprehensive security with Microsoft 365.

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. – The National Cybersecurity Center (CNCS), part of the National Intelligence Directorate (DNI), in collaboration with NAP Caribe and Microsoft, held the executive workshop “Secure Evolution 365: From traditional antivirus to comprehensive security with Microsoft 365,” aimed at strengthening digital protection capabilities in public and private institutions. The activity took place on Thursday, September 3rd, in the Open Space Hall of the INDOTEL Cultural Center, with the participation of representatives from the public and private sectors, who explored how organizations can evolve from traditional antivirus models to modern strategies based on the Zero Trust approach. The event began with opening remarks by Antriny D’Oleo, Customer Experience Manager at NAP Caribe, who highlighted the importance of interinstitutional collaboration to advance towards more secure and resilient technological ecosystems. The main session was led by Rafael Eduardo Caicedo, Cloud Solutions Architect at Intcomex, who presented the modern security architecture with Microsoft 365, including the Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, and Security Copilot solutions, demonstrating how artificial intelligence enhances threat detection and response. During the technical demonstration, attendees learned about integration flows between the security platforms and practical examples of transitioning from traditional antivirus models. Subsequently, a discussion was held about the challenges and opportunities for the public and private sectors in cybersecurity. The closing was led by Ángela Noelia Martínez, Director and Coordinator of Cybersecurity Strategies at the CNCS, who highlighted the next steps in the national roadmap for adopting secure technologies and thanked the attendees for their participation. With this initiative, the CNCS reaffirms its commitment to strengthening the cybersecurity culture in the Dominican Republic, promoting innovation and cooperation between the country's strategic sectors.