Modern businesses face a number of challenges. How can the Zero Trust approach lead to increased security and compliance? A new report from 451 Research SP Global Business makes the case for simplified management and zero trust applications.
The economy is under increased pressure, supply chains are being delayed and the global geopolitical environment is characterized by uncertainty. To make matters worse, the digital landscape is a cyber security nightmare – exacerbated by increasing cyber threats, the new model of working from any location, and the shortage of cyber security experts. The combination of these unique conditions increases complexity and risk for IT and security teams, prompting them to adopt Zero Trust to better protect against high-intensity attacks on IT infrastructure and data breaches.
Zero Trust is just the framework
Zero Trust is a framework for security that entered the cyber security field in 2010, when the restricted access approach was recognized as an effective way to protect networks from breaches and attacks. Since then, new technologies and categories have emerged to underpin this method. These include Cloud Security Access Brokers (CASB), Secure Access Services Edge (SASE) platforms, micro-segmentation, multi-factor authentication tools, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), and endpoint tools and solutions Security, to name just a few factors.
These new technologies have already proven their value, but they have also introduced a certain complexity as organizations using multiple layers of security and compliance must manage them independently. More innovation is needed for Zero Trust to reach its full potential.
Resilient and built-in Zero Trust
As defined by Absolute Software, resilience and resilience help ensure that the most important Zero Trust applications are deployed as close as possible to the user - the endpoint - remain functional, tamper-proof and user-friendly and run at maximum performance. When integrated, resilient Zero Trust is easy to manage, further reducing operational complexity and downtime. Simply put, Zero Trust's built-in and resilient capabilities are always ready to use, easy to manage, and don't burden employees.
Special advantages
"Building Resilient Zero-Trust Capabilities," a new Global Business Impact Brief from 451 Research (part of S&P Global Market), details the real-world benefits of integrated and resilient Zero Trust.
Eric Hanselman, Principal Research Analyst at 451, states, “A robust Zero Trust approach, where device management is an integrated part of access and network elements, can give security teams a consolidated and cohesive view of their security posture. It ensures transparency and promotes understanding of the entire access picture. This can reduce gaps in control and the amount of human error. One aspect that is often overlooked is the integrated context that must serve as an anchor for recovery in the event of an incident. With robust connectivity as part of the device protection package, self-healing can happen faster, so workers can be productive sooner.”
Other positive impacts described in the report include sustainable connectivity and reliability, more efficient security and recovery processes, and reduced productivity losses.
Exploit essential layers
The external attackers on the IT systems are developing their skills and are increasingly able to carry out devastating attacks with high speed and efficiency. To navigate the future and thrive in the new era of remote work and digital transformation, the public and private sectors must rely on multiple layers of security and compliance. In this way, they are able to reduce any risks as much as possible. No isolated solution can close all security gaps. Zero Trust should be viewed as an essential part of any security strategy. Integration and resilience should be seen as keys to implementing Zero Trust.
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