Business who are keen to reduce the threat of cyberattacks are increasingly moving towards Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), simply because it’s so good at securing networks. With the likes of cyberattacks and ransomware attacks on the increase then any preventative measures that can be taken by SMBs make a lot of sense. There is, of course, a cost in both time and money to get ZTNA implemented, but it can be done using these five critical steps…
Know your enemy
The software might be getting better, but cybercriminals are getting smarter too, so it’s vital to stay on top of all the potential threats to your business. Part of the process towards getting a ZTNA strategy se up and running is to evaluate your business, its networks as well as everyday procedures and formulate a plan.
Think about how valuable your digital assets are and the potential damage that could be done if they end up being compromised. Security breaches and data losses can be catastrophic for some companies, with many finding it hard to recover. It’s therefore very prudent to look at all of the area of your business that need to be included in a ZTNA policy, particularly those that are data sensitive, and work from the resulting checklist.
The checklist should ideally include all areas of sensitive data within the business, which includes information pertaining to customers, staff data and other potentially sensitive information that is best kept under lock and key. It’s also an idea to collate a list of critical applications that are central to keeping your business up and running. Depending on the business, it’s also wise to evaluate potential threats to physical equipment, such as payment processing terminals and other connected Internet-of-Things hardware.
