FINAL WORD
When everyone is responsible , no one is responsible
Getting to Zero Trust security is now a mandate for many companies , as the traditional security model is no longer enough to protect against today ’ s threats says John Engates at Cloudflare .
Over the last few years the topic of cyber security has moved from the IT department to the board room . The current climate of geopolitical and economic uncertainty has made the threat of cyber-attacks even more pressing , with businesses of all sizes and across all industries feeling the impact . From the potential for a crippling ransomware attack to a data breach that could compromise sensitive consumer information , the risks are real and potentially catastrophic .
Organisations are recognising the need for better resilience and preparation regarding cybersecurity . It is not enough to simply react to attacks as they happen ; companies must proactively prepare for the inevitable in their approach to cybersecurity .
The security approach that has gained the most traction in recent years is the concept of Zero Trust . The basic principle behind Zero Trust is simple : don ’ t trust anything ; verify everything . The impetus for a modern Zero Trust architecture is that traditional perimeter-based , castle-and-moat security models are no longer sufficient in today ’ s digitally distributed landscape .
Organisations must adopt a holistic approach to security based on verifying the identity and trustworthiness of all users , devices , and systems that access their networks and data .
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