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While segmentation is a fundamental element of Zero Trust, organizations often face difficulties in its implementation. We determined from a recent study of ours that only 5% of companies have fully deployed network segmentation, meaning 75% struggle with enforcement... 👉 Our recommendation that not only simplifies implementation, but also enables organizations to build and maintain effective Zero Trust architectures is an application-centric approach. An application-centric approach to network segmentation overcomes these challenges by focusing on securing application connectivity rather than just the infrastructure. This shift provides deeper visibility into application traffic patterns and enables more precise, automated security controls. An application-based approach to Zero Trust segmentation offers significant advantages: ⛔ Limit breach impact: Segmentation confines breaches to specific areas, reducing the extent of damage 💪 Strengthen security posture: Smaller, well-defined segments with specific security controls offer stronger protection for critical assets 🚫 Reduce lateral movement: Segmented networks present attackers with greater barriers to moving laterally, containing potential threats ✅ Simplify compliance: Isolating sensitive data within specific segments makes it easier to meet regulatory requirements ⚙️ Enhance operational efficiency: Proper segmentation reduces network congestion, optimizes resource usage, and simplifies troubleshooting, ensuring continuous protection for business-critical applications. Write, "learn more," in the comments 👇 if you want to receive our latest white paper that discusses this topic further.

"The cybersecurity landscape is fragmented. Some businesses invest heavily in protection, and others do the bare minimum. This disparity creates a situation where vulnerabilities in one company are exploited to gain access to more extensive networks and impact entire supply chains. For example, the infamous Target data breach in 2013, which exposed the credit card information of over 40 million customers, allegedly originated from a small HVAC subcontractor with poor security practices. Despite this, many businesses still don’t enforce even the most basic security measures like strong passwords with MFA. A 2021 survey by LastPass found that only 57% of businesses used MFA for employees. Frankly, this is terrifying, considering how effective MFA is. According to Microsoft, enabling MFA can block 99.9% of attacks on your accounts." - An excerpt from Brian Greenberg's recent article, The Case For Federal Regulations In Cybersecurity: Requiring Passwords And Multifactor Authentication (MFA), in Forbes. 

Imagine a large bank with a traditional perimeter-based security model. All of the bank's internal systems are protected by a firewall, and only authorized users can access them from the outside. But if an attacker breaches the firewall and gains access to the internal network, they can freely move around, steal data, or launch attacks. 👉 In cloud environments, the traditional perimeter security model breaks down because the infrastructure is highly distributed. Data moves between multiple cloud providers, users access resources from anywhere, and the infrastructure is not contained within a single network. Cloud-based zero trust security addresses these challenges by implementing several strategies, like the four strategies below (make that FIVE, we threw our favorite one in as a bonus 😉). 💡Our biggest piece of advice: Remember, a successful zero trust security strategy is an ongoing process where you continuously evaluate users and assets on the network. This means implementing continuous data monitoring and validation tools to provide visibility and the ability to respond to threats in real-time. By continuously verifying trust and securing each layer, zero trust makes sure that organizations can protect sensitive cloud data, no matter where it resides or who accesses it.

VPCs are like creating your own private, digital empire within the vast public cloud. You get to set the rules, control access, and keep those unwanted visitors out. This isolation is crucial for preventing those sneaky attackers from gaining a foothold and wreaking havoc. With VPCs, you have granular control over your network traffic – think of it as directing the flow of traffic within your empire. You can define routing tables, create custom IP address ranges, and isolate different sections of your cloud environment.

2024 to do list: ✅ Throw sales kickoff event ✅ Launch new AI product ✅ Host virtual customer event ✅ WIN CISCO'S CO-SELL PARTNER OF THE YEAR! At Cisco Partner Summit 2024, we were recognized as Co-Sell Partner of the Year (EMEA) for our innovation, leadership, and best practices as a Cisco partner. Thank you #CiscoPartners and congrats to our incredible employees who made this possible! What qualifies a winner? Recipients of 🏆 Cisco Partner Summit Awards 🏆 are top-performing partners that have: 💡 Introduced innovative processes 🚪 Seized new opportunities 🤝 Adopted sales approaches that achieve substantial business outcomes for customers The awards recognize partners for their achievements within specific technology categories and markets across the world. Award recipients are selected by a group of executives representing Cisco’s Global and Regional Partner Sales Organizations.

EU regulation, Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), has been in the works since 2020 and it's about to reach a critical milestone... 📆 In January of 2025, over 3,600 German companies in the financial sector are going to be required to implement this regulation. DORA created standardized requirements for managing cyber threats and information and communication technology (ICT) security risks. This comes with even more intensified oversight for business in the financial sector, making proactive firewall management essential. But DORA doesn't just impact German financial institutions. 🏦 Estimates show that DORA applies to more than 20,000 financial entities in Europe. And while DORA is focused on the financial sector, its principles of digital operational resilience can influence broader regulatory frameworks and practices across other sectors as well, especially as the digital transformation continues. 🧱 Optimizing your firewall can significantly enhance your organization's security posture by reducing vulnerabilities, improving response times, and ensuring that your network operates efficiently - and in some cases, will keep you compliant with new and upcoming regulations. A well-optimized firewall not only aids in compliance with regulations like DORA but also fortifies your defenses against cyber threats that can disrupt business continuity. So, that's why we're sharing our quick guide on "how to audit your firewall policy." 👉 Give it a swipe now, save for later, or share it with someone in your company who could use the "friendly firewall recertification time" reminder.

By January 17, 2025, more than 3,600 companies in Germany will be required to implement EU regulation, Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). What did this regulation do, you ask? DORA wrote the book, literally. This regulation created a single rulebook that provides a unified regulatory framework for managing information and communication technology (ICT) risks, applicable to over 20,000 financial entities in Europe. TL;DR - The aim of this regulation is to protect the financial sector from cyber threats.

Healthcare organizations maintain some of the most valuable data throughout IT systems. To ensure this valuable data is secure, organizations need to enhance security through aligning application intent with operational security policies. That requires gaining insights into new and additional security tools and processes that you need to secure your organization's business-critical applications and sensitive information. Join Eric Jeffery, experts from AWS, and other industry leaders to discuss Generative AI, Cybersecurity and Application/Network Performance, specifically for Healthcare and Life Sciences organizations Use the link in the comments to join the discussion on October 23rd.

Building your Zero Trust architecture and maintaining it requires 3 key parts... 1️⃣ Identify and map application communication patterns 2️⃣ Segment traffic based on communication patterns and maintain compliance/security policies 3️⃣ Regularly review and update the segmentation controls effectiveness We explain how to do that 👇 💡 Swipe to read now, save the post to read it later, or share this post with the security professional in your org.

With the accelerating shift to cloud infrastructure, organizations are facing unprecedented challenges in securing their digital assets. The findings in our 2024 State of Network Security report underscore a significant uptick in the deployment of firewalls within cloud environments. Many organizations are increasingly adopting multi-vendor firewall strategies to bolster their security posture, despite the additional complexity this approach introduces.