decrypting myths
How to
manage network
risk using fluid
security
With organisations utilising
new technologies in the age
of Digital Transformation,
it is vital that the security
surrounding innovation is up
to standard. Amrit Williams,
Vice President of Products at
Skybox Security, tells us why
fluid security practices are
so important in developing
a successful security
programme and thus relieving
pressure for CISOs.
s organisations
A
forge ahead
with their Digital
Transformation
initiatives, there is
a growing burden
being placed on
their security teams. Their workload
is only mounting as more businesses
move towards cloud-first, or even cloudonly,
infrastructure. As well as being
expected to secure new services, these
teams must simultaneously manage the
security of the prevailing on-premise
infrastructure and assets.
The promise of cloud-only environments
is appealing: when properly executed,
it promises to eliminate network
fragmentation. But there are a
number of challenges associated
with the implementation of each new
service and device that are becoming
increasingly difficult for the CISO and
their team to navigate.
The complexity inherent to managing
cybersecurity is continually ramping up.
This is certainly true for managing the
security around both public and private
clouds. Although these are services
that are usually supported by a variety
of cloud service providers (CSPs), they
are also regularly misconfigured. While
the cloud promises great benefits for the
business, there is a long road to actually
seeing them come into fruition. If the
security surrounding innovation is not up
to par, it could end up doing more harm
than good.
Using fluid security to
secure innovation within
complex hybrid networks
For a majority of organisations, hybrid
networks have become standard. This
means security teams are required to
manage a growing attack surface made
up of on-premise IT, OT, cloud and thirdparty
environments. This has created
a stressful environment for CISOs who
are tasked with preventing any mishaps.
Never before has there been a greater
need for a robust, focused and lasting
risk management strategy. One such
strategy focuses on developing ‘fluid
security’ practices – this is a strategy
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