In an era where cybersecurity is paramount, the emergence of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) has revolutionized network protection. However, as technology advances at an unprecedented pace, the question arises: What lies beyond SASE? This article delves into the evolution of cybersecurity, exploring the next steps after SASE to address the ever-evolving landscape of threats and challenges. The Current State of SASE SASE stands at the crossroads of modern cybersecurity. Integrating network security, identity management, and zero trust, SASE provides a holistic shield for digital assets. Its adaptability to remote work and cloud trends ensures efficient protection, while granular controls…
Dilki Rathnayake
Dilki Rathnayake
Dilki Rathnayake is a cybersecurity content writer and the Managing Editor at Information Security Buzz, with a BSc in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics. She is skilled in computer network security and Linux system administration. Dilki has also led awareness programs and volunteered for communities promoting best practices for online safety.
A data-driven culture is a mindset, a philosophy that encompasses more than mere data collection. It signifies an entire organization’s shift, where every decision is underpinned by data analytics, evidence, and insights, rather than merely relying on intuition or anecdotal experience. In such an environment, every team member — from the CEO to the frontline worker — recognizes data as a strategic compass guiding the company’s trajectory. The fields of cybersecurity and IT are continually facing evolving threats and challenges. A data-driven approach ensures that industries stay ahead of potential threats, making preemptive decisions informed by trends and patterns. By…
The Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, popularly known as EC2, is used to run applications on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The amount of data available since the invention of the Internet has increased a great deal. This has increased the need to backup data in order to prevent its loss. A major question you might be asking is, what is an Amazon EC2 instance? An Amazon EC2 is a virtual server that provides an unlimited set of virtual machines (VMs). There are various EC2 instance types available on the AWS network. Each type of EC2 instance is modified according to…
As technology advances, cybercrime continues to evolve and mature. Fortunately, the market for cyber security solutions is changing. Perpetrators are constantly using new tactics to gain access to systems and improving as well to try and keep ahead of the security threats. So, in this modern world of evolving cyber threats and advancing security solutions to thwart them, what is the current state of cybersecurity and what are global organizations’ main goals and future challenges. To better understand the current state of cybersecurity, a primary research survey was recently conducted—by Alludo in partnership with Qualtrics—that polled nearly 500 IT professionals responsible for cybersecurity at…
Moving to the cloud often means lower costs, 24/7 access, and higher security. But higher security doesn’t mean guaranteed. It takes two to make cloud security work: the cloud service provider, and you—the user. While a reputable cloud service provider keeps their systems patched and swiftly responds to threats on their infrastructure, it’s up to the cloud consumer to fill in the rest of the data security equation: your data and how you access it. Challenges of the cloud What makes securing data on the cloud different than data on your own machines? While the principles are the same, one…
There are now more identities than ever, thanks to shifts to the cloud and other emerging technologies and trends. For one thing, with more people now working remotely or in a hybrid model, there’s been a major shift to the cloud to support that transition. And cloud migration shows no signs of slowing; in fact, Gartner anticipates worldwide cloud spending will reach $592 billion this year. Organizations need visibility over all of this in a centralized way, which is where identity governance and administration (IGA) plays an essential role. But to succeed, it’s important to understand that you can’t just…
Ah, summer vacation. Something we almost all look forward to each year – a time to relax and reset. It’s a time for employees to take a much-deserved break from work and recharge their batteries. It’s also a time for cyber criminals to strike. In today’s threat landscape, it’s not just sunscreen and a bathing suit that should be on one’s packing list –cyber hygiene is also a necessity. As security leaders know, bad actors are an enterprising lot, looking for any opportunity to capitalize on a perceived vulnerability. And summer vacations provide a perfect opportunity for this. For both…
The humble password. A pillar of society and a cybersecurity comfort blanket for end users (and IT teams) across different applications and programmes across the globe. Humanity has been using passwords in one form or another for centuries. However, the first computer passwords came about in the mid-1960s and are likely to have originated at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the US. But why exactly have they been so long-standing? Within an enterprise environment, passwords are easy to implement and a relatively low-cost security measure which previously provided a solid layer of protection against threats. However, as the sophistication of threats…
Historically, the financial services sector has been the most attacked by cybercriminals. Still, in 2021 there was a substantial shift, and a different industry ranked at the top for the first time – the manufacturing industry. For the second year in a row, manufacturing was the top-attacked industry according to IBM’s X-Force Threat Intelligence Index. Recent reports cite over half of all manufacturers in Britain succumbing to cybercrime in the last two years. While 39% of UK businesses reported suffering a cyber-attack in 2022, with data breaches costing companies an average of $4.35 million. So, it’s a case of not if, but…
It’s no secret that penetration testing is among the most effective methodologies for helping determine an organization’s risk posture. While it’s true that other standard processes like gap assessments, auditing, architecture reviews, and vulnerability management all offer significant value, there’s still no substitute for impactful penetration testing. When done correctly, it signifies where the rubber meets the road – serving as a situational barometer for aligning security defences with ever-evolving cyber threats and budgetary realities. At its core, penetration testing falls under the umbrella of ethical hacking, where simulated threat actors attempt to identify and exploit key vulnerabilities within an organization’s…