The Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model is a conceptual framework developed by the International Standards Organization (ISO). It has been in use for over 40 years, and is cited in every computer network book. It is also a favorite resource for just about every cybersecurity exam. The OSI model is represented in seven layers that help us understand how communications between computer systems occur.
Zero trust is a cybersecurity approach that restricts network access so only the right people are accessing the specific information they need —and nothing more. Here’s everything you need to know about the basic principles of Zero Trust and how to apply them to your third-party risk management program (TPRM) to create more secure remote access connections.
If you are wondering whether your firm needs network detection and response (NDR), ask yourself this question: How often did your team come into the office in the last week? Probably more than they did last year, but almost certainly daily. This is what work now looks like for most people. And if this describes your organisation, you need an extra layer of defence inside your network perimeter. To see why, just look at what has happened to the network perimeter itself.
In the face of a looming recession, companies are hunting for ways to reduce costs and increase efficiency. The pressure is particularly felt by IT departments. In addition to reducing technology costs and investing as little as possible, they must adapt quickly to evolving user needs. Several reasons have led companies to cut costs recently: Your IT department can be prepared for whatever comes next by selecting the right set of tools based on your needs.
Organizations are increasingly being held liable for breaches of employee data. But employers can take steps to mitigate the likelihood and impact of breaches. Any organization using an electronic payroll and benefits system stores and processes sensitive employee data — which covers just about every organization in operation today. There are many risks related to a cyberattack that compromises employee data, including legal liability, business interruption and reputational damage.
CrowdStrike is defining the future of cloud-native application protection platforms (CNAPP) with CrowdStrike Falcon® Cloud Security. As the industry’s most comprehensive agent-based and agentless cloud security platform, we stop cloud breaches. The 2023 Gartner® Market Guide for CNAPP shares that there are multiple CNAPP offerings in the market that meet the core requirements mentioned in the report. Vendors of these offerings are listed in the report as 26 Representative Vendors.
