FOREWORD Zero Trust : Fortifying the Digital Frontlines
Organisations must adopt a ‘ never trust , always verify ’ mindset and implement robust defensive measures to safeguard critical digital infrastructure
“ In today ' s interconnected world , the traditional notion of a hardened perimeter is no longer sufficient ”
The digital battlefield is ever-evolving , and the combatants grow more sophisticated by the day . In the game of cyber warfare , complacency is not an option – it ' s a vulnerability waiting to be exploited . That ' s why the recent release of the National Security Agency ’ s ( NSA ) zero trust network security guidelines is a pivotal moment for the cybersecurity community .
Titled ‘ Advancing Zero Trust Maturity Throughout the Network and Environment Pillar ,’ this document represents a seismic shift in our approach to network security . As NSA Cybersecurity Director Rob Joyce states : “ Organisations need to operate with a mindset that threats exist within the boundaries of their systems .” In today ' s interconnected world , the traditional notion of a hardened perimeter is no longer sufficient . We must embrace a " never trust , always verify " philosophy .
Elsewhere this month , we take an in-depth look at the recently-updated NIST Cybersecurity Framework , and highlight the Top 10 Cybersecurity Consultants .
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