The
data-driven and multichannel digital world that we live in today is constantly
under threat from cyber-attacks and leaks. Collaboration among organizations is
an essential tool for their success, but the security threat posed is
increasingly inhibiting the effective use of digital transformation.
No one is immune
Besides the
threat from simple human error or disgruntled employees, many of the world’s
largest organizations and governments departments have been faced with attacks
over the last few years. Business disruptions, revenue and information loss is
putting more industries at risk than ever before.
Most
companies are employing strict access control as their solution to the problem.
However, the vast amount of data being produced today comes from many sources
and it requires even further measures to ensure that there are no weak links.
Minimizing the threats
Most attacks and breaches are believed to
originate on the endpoint of most systems. The way systems are built to operate
often leave the endpoint more vulnerable and extreme measures are needed to
ensure that a system remains protected.
Containment
solutions are where most companies are allocating 25% of their security budget,
and they ensure that they isolate threats.
Privileged
Access Workstation (PAW), is another way that organizations deal with digital
threats. This ensures that employees use a PAW for sensitive work, therefore,
eliminating and threats to sensitive data.
Security
systems at endpoint operating systems often limit employee access to web
browsing, cloud service use and app installations. This leads to a loss of
productivity and innovations.
Many
endpoint users are usually using more than one device at work, and they often
also mix personal and corporate usage on devices. With GDPR it can be quite
tricky to tackle breaches. Protection and privacy challenges are being met head-on
by most companies, ensuring that they stay above any digital threats and
eliminating all these challenges that digital threats pose.
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