In the ever-changing world of technology, staying secure is a top priority for many organizations. Identifying and documenting system boundaries is essential for keeping data safe and secure, but what does this mean? In this article, we’ll explore system boundaries, how to identify them, and how to generate system boundary diagrams. By the end of this guide, you’ll be well-versed in understanding system boundaries and creating diagrams that can help keep your information secure!
Many companies are concerned by the uptick in insider risk that’s come with the work-from-home boom. By one estimate, 58% of office workers work from home at least one day a week. This trend creates blind spots for companies. Managers see their employees less often, people work off network and on personal devices, and they keep schedules that don’t adhere to the previous more predictable hours.
We all know that cyberattacks in the public sector are mounting. Over 100 state and municipal governments and dozens of school districts were compromised by ransomware last year. And geopolitical tensions will only embolden both state-linked and financially motivated threat actors going forward. These are uneasy times for cybersecurity leaders at these government and education sector entities. But help is at hand.