Adrian Johnson
TLDR:
- Edge security is becoming more important as operational functions move to distributed sites and devices.
- Edge locations are more vulnerable to cyber attacks without the right protection.
Organizations hosting data at the edge need a high level of cyber security protection.
In a webinar by Dell Technologies, Jeroen Mackenbach explains the need for a Zero Trust approach to edge security.
Edge security must operate at a large scale and have complete visibility of all data and devices.
Automation is key to maintaining adequate protection and reducing security management overhead.
Dell’s NativeEdge platform can restore trust at the edge, reduce attack surfaces, and provide visibility and automation.
Edge security is a growing concern as more operational functions migrate to distributed sites and devices. The attack surface is expanding, and the network edge is more vulnerable than ever without the right protection. This is particularly true for organizations hosting data at their edges, where the risks are higher due to a lack of robust access controls. In addition, vertical sectors such as healthcare, energy, and manufacturing may lack the IT security professionals typically found in centralized hosting facilities. A serious data breach at the edge can have significant consequences for the affected organization and can also disrupt ordinary people’s lives due to the instant disruption to their data flow. Edge locations require a high level of cyber security protection and a need to reimagine edge protection. This is where Dell Technologies’ webinar comes in. Presented by Jeroen Mackenbach, the webinar explores a Zero Trust approach to edge security where nothing and nobody is automatically trusted and all devices must be constantly verified. Mackenbach highlights the importance of operating at a large scale and maintaining complete visibility of all data and devices. Automation is also key to reducing security management overhead. Dell’s NativeEdge platform plays a crucial role in restoring trust at the edge by reducing attack surfaces and providing visibility and automation. By adopting a Zero Trust strategy and leveraging Dell’s NativeEdge platform, organizations can enhance their edge security and protect against potential cyber attacks.
