Zero Trust Security Model
CYBERSECURITY
Industry trends of the future As the accessibility of information increases alongside the risk of its misuse , the need for robust cybersecurity safeguards and practices becomes increasingly crucial in the context of 2024 and beyond . Lamendola considers two of the most significant and upcoming cybersecurity trends will be the broad adoption of artificial intelligence ( AI ) as a tool to improve detection and proactive ransomware defence to ensure a comprehensive strategy to protect data .
“ The use of AI in cybersecurity enables unexpected behaviour to be discovered quicker through the automated aggregation and dynamic evaluation of multiple sources of security data ,” says Lamendola . “ AI-driven security insights and AI-automated remediation will improve the efficiency of security specialists at a level of reliability , speed and scale that exceeds current capabilities .
“ Proactive ransomware defence will become the most critical strategy for all organisations , particularly with the continued expansion into hybrid cloud operating models . Effective and audited infrastructure management strategies that are aligned with an active employee awareness and training program can often be the key elements in protecting data from being vulnerable to ransomware attacks .”
As well as these two trends , Lamendola also thinks that there will be a broad adoption of zero-trust architectures . “ While often out of reach for many organisations , shifts in technology have enabled zero trust practices such
Zero Trust Security Model
The zero trust security model , also known as zero trust architecture ( ZTA ) or perimeterless security , is a modern cybersecurity framework that assumes that no user or device can be trusted by default , even if they are connected to a trusted network . This model is based on the principle of “ never trust , always verify ,” which means that all access requests must be authenticated , authorised , and continuously validated .
as identity verification , micro-segmentation , continuous monitoring , and least privilege access to be more affordably available . The integration of these solutions into a holistic capability that is available ‘ as a service ’ allows companies of all sizes to adopt zero-trust frameworks .”
Anderson believes that there will be an increased focus on AI and machine learning-driven threat detection and response , as well as a continued emphasis on identity and access management and data protection . “ At Principal , we are committed to staying at the forefront of these trends , regularly evaluating their relevance to our business ,” she concludes . “ We are committed to keeping a close eye on the evolving threat landscape , ensuring that our practices remain agile and effective in safeguarding our organisation and clients .”
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