FEATURE : STATE OF THE CIO
Understand your organisation ’ s risk appetite
Rapid implementation of remote working and use of a range of endpoint devices mean perimeter security architecture has become increasingly irrelevant . Organisations need to reexamine traditional castle / moat ( or hub / spoke ) architecture , along with the relevance of MPLS connectivity , firewalls and VPNs . Digital technologies also create new ways for those with malicious intent to try and infiltrate an organisation , from malware to phishing attacks and social engineering . So it is more important than ever to provide assurance that data is secure , maintain customer trust and protect your organisation ’ s reputation .
To address this , CIOs need to consider behavioural and pattern-based security and Zero Trust networks . But before implementing any new technology , they must define the risks they face in a risk profile and assess their organisation ’ s risk appetite . A measure of risk appetite
Richard Blanford , Chief Executive , Fordway www . intelligentcio . com INTELLIGENTCIO
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