Intelligent Data Centres Issue 16 | Page 28

PRESENTED BY A NETWORK GUIDE FOR INT EExecutive Summary Segmentation of networks, devices, users, a applications has long been a best practice fo supplementing edge security and breaking u internal networks. However, for network eng and operations leaders who prioritize risk m achieving compliance and effective security management, current segmentation approa fall short. Traditional approaches control acc a level that is too coarse-grained to fulfill bu requirements. They rely on trust assessmen that are quickly outdated and assume that t protection exists, even when the organizatio gaping holes in its growing attack surface. This kind of environment renders network engineering and operations leaders unable t manage their security posture proactively a their organization open to greater security r As multi-cloud, mobile-first, Internet-of-Thin and other digital transformation initiatives b attack surfaces, Internal Segmentation offe new approach. It addresses segmentation’s www.intelligentdatacentres.com