On this episode Rob Stoner (President of Horizon Managed Services) and guest Joe Malinosky (Service Delivery Manager for Horizon Managed Services) discuss the importance of implementing a zero trust security model for businesses.
Throughout the discussion, Rob and Joe explain how traditional perimeter security models no longer suffice in today's threat landscape, and why the zero trust security model is a more effective and proactive approach. They discuss how zero trust can help businesses improve their cybersecurity posture by implementing continuous authentication, authorization, and access management, while also minimizing risk of insider threats
The episode highlights the practical steps businesses can take to implement a zero trust framework, which include identifying high-value assets, assessing risks, and implementing access controls. Joe emphasizes the importance of utilizing a combination of the right tools and technologies, such as IAM solutions, MFA, network segmentation, behavioral analytics, network virtualization, and micro-segmentation firewalls to ensure a successful implementation.
Throughout the discussion, Rob and Joe address the common challenges businesses may face when implementing a zero trust security model, such as legacy systems and user resistance, and provide strategies for overcoming them. They also emphasize that implementing a zero trust security model is becoming increasingly important for businesses of all sizes and industries, and it will help businesses achieve regulatory compliance while keeping their assets and data safe.
Overall, this episode is a valuable resource for business owners and IT professionals who want to improve their organization's cybersecurity posture and better protect themselves against cyber threats.