In the post-pandemic world, relying solely on perimeter-based identity security is no longer sufficient. Increased cloud adoption, expanded access permissions, and the complexities of modern cloud environments have exposed vulnerabilities that traditional methods can't address. Issues like VPN weaknesses and inadequate security controls highlight the need for a new approach.

Explore the critical components of Zero Trust, including explicit verification, least privilege access, continuous monitoring, and adaptive policies. Discover how shifting to a Zero Trust framework can better protect your organisation in today’s complex and evolving landscape. 

In this episode of The Security Strategist, Vivin Sathyan, Senior Technology Evangelist at ManageEngine, speaks to Alejandro Leal, Analyst at KuppingerCole, about why evolving your security strategy is essential for staying secure and resilient. 

Key Takeaways:

• A layered approach to user, application, device, and network security is crucial for comprehensive protection, reducing the overall attack surface and focusing on newer threats.
• Common user vulnerabilities include weak authentication, insider threats, privilege escalation, misconfigured access controls, and unpatched vulnerabilities.
• Organisations can better protect against these risks at the identity level by implementing risk assessment procedures, enforcing strong password policies, monitoring user behaviour for anomalies, and providing context-based employee training.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Challenges of Perimeter-Based Approach

05:09 Zero Trust: Critical Components and Differences

09:55 The Importance of a Layered Approach to Security

13:15 Common Vulnerabilities Associated with Users

18:04 Protecting Against Risks at the Identity Level

21:26 Translating the Zero Trust Philosophy into Actionable Steps with Managed Engine