As a security architect within IBM Security Services, I often get asked the question, “What exactly is a Zero Trust architecture?” Well, there is no single or unique answer to that question for two reasons. First, Zero Trust is not an architectural model but rather a set of guiding principles…

As organizations prepare for the remainder of 2020, cybersecurity leaders can use this opportunity to review their communication style and improve how they share key messages across the organization. Taking time to refine business communication can help those in security and technical leadership roles heighten the effectiveness of their messaging…

With millions of employees across the U.S. experimenting with work-at-home scenarios for the first time, many organizations are taking a fresh look at a Zero Trust security strategy. A convergence of trends and technologies, combined with a new awareness of the risks of relying solely on perimeter defenses for protection,…

The transition to a remote workforce has happened so quickly that many security teams have not had an opportunity to apply desired controls. Organizations are dealing with remote access and execution privileges that were unplanned even a couple of months ago. The use of personal devices and home workspaces has…