Many organizations have begun to see the term Cybersecurity Mesh being used when doing research or discussing a new security strategy with outside vendors. What exactly does this mean?
We already know that the firewall sitting in our network closet is not enough to protect our data. We also know that each element of our data that leaves our network has the potential to be exposed. So how does a Cybersecurity Mesh approach change this?
1. Cybersecurity Mesh strategies start by implementing multiple modalities that monitor and create digital barriers to intrusion or exposure of sensitive information. Ideally this is in the realm of active threat protections that can both detect, be up to date with emerging threats and vulnerabilities, and also provide real time alerting.
2. Principle of Least Privilege. Consistent auditing and monitoring of privileged access and ensuring job functionality and roles are related explicitly to their access.
3. Granulating controls on File Action. Having oversight and control over both access to data, and the control of possible file actions by users. Every time you take the human failure element out of the equation, you secure your network that much more. If you can control it, do it.
4. Authentication. Simplifying your Authentication portals by using SSO services and Multifactor authentication is the most effective way to prevent unauthorized access to accounts. How many different services are your employees signing into every day? Increase security by simplifying your authentication stack.
