BUSINESS SURVEILLANCE
DON ’ T DELAY ON ZERO TRUST – REVIEWING SECURITY STRATEGIES FOR 2022
With the development and adoption of new technologies , the threatscape has inevitably widened and prioritising a cyberresilient workforce and Zero Trust model are key to determining an organisation ’ s cybersecurity culture . PJ Kirner , CTO and Co-founder at Illumio , discusses security spending and strategy building , as well as developing a robust Zero Trust approach to cybersecurity .
s cyber-risk levels
A continue to rise , CISOs are under intense pressure to keep the wheels turning while also preparing for inevitable future attacks . Businesses can no longer afford to take their time crafting the perfect long-term security plan before they commit – they need to act proactively now to deal with current threats .
Having a strong and cohesive security foundation is critical for navigating today ’ s cyber landscape and taking a Zero Trust approach has become a non-negotiable for businesses . Skyrocketing ransomware and cyberattacks paired with remote work and Digital Transformation are pushing organisations to build resilience – and fast . Illumio recently commissioned a study with Forrester Consulting to explore how organisations are using
Zero Trust strategies to navigate the current landscape and to understand what their security plans are for 2022 .
Zero Trust is one of the most effective approaches in enabling organisations to improve their resilience and take a more proactive approach to security . To be clear , according to Forrester Research , ‘ Zero Trust is not one product or platform ; it ’ s a security framework built around the concept of ‘ never trust , always verify ’ and ‘ assuming breach ’.
Importantly , the research study also highlighted that micro-segmentation is a critical pillar of any Zero Trust strategy . The study says , ‘ Microsegmentation is fine-grained control of application needs , user access and data repositories . Tools help automate , orchestrate , test and implement granular policy across network security controls ’. This control is a cornerstone of security leaders ’ approach to
PJ Kirner , CTO and Co-founder at Illumio
tackling ransomware and other threats in 2022 .
Security spending and strategy building
The dynamic nature of the cybersecurity landscape often forces businesses to switch focus at the drop of a hat . Rapid changes can leave organisations bewildered , for example , Illumio ’ s research found that 63 % of respondents said their firm was unprepared for the quickened pace of cloud transformation and migration . Consequences of this lack of preparation can include a drop in productivity and create more opportunities for cyberattacks .
This ongoing Digital Transformation continues to impact strategic focus
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