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Fireside Chat: Overcoming Zero Trust Challenges

Join us for a captivating fireside chat with cybersecurity experts, Dr. Frank Konieczni, former Chief Technology Officer at US Air Force, and Mr. Colin Mc Hugo, Principal CISO Advisor at Avocado Systems as they delve into the critical topic of Zero Trust security. In this insightful discussion, they'll explore:


Summary


The discussion focuses on overcoming challenges in cybersecurity, particularly in implementing zero trust principles to mitigate risks from social engineering and other threats.


Highlights

  1. Cybersecurity Environment: Frank discusses the various ways hackers infiltrate systems, including social engineering and baiting attacks.

  2. Ransomware and Data Risks: Emphasis is placed on ransomware threats and the dangers of data exfiltration and modification.

  3. Zero Trust Principles: Key principles include never trust, always verify, and maintaining strict control over device access and network segmentation.

  4. The Importance of Cyber Hygiene: Regular updates and monitoring are crucial to prevent vulnerabilities and maintain system integrity.

  5. CISO Challenges: Chief Information Security Officers face difficulties in obtaining an enterprise view of security across numerous applications and managing IoT device risks.



1: #Cybersecurity Environment for security professionals

2: The evolving cybersecurity landscape: Learn about the latest threats and challenges faced by security professionals.

3: The importance of Zero Trust: Understand the key principles and benefits of Zero Trust architecture.

4: Best cybersecurity strategies to meet #ZeroTrust requirements.

5: Avocado's unique approach: Learn how Avocado's innovative security solutions can help organizations achieve Zero Trust goals.

6: Explore how AI supports Zero-Trust principles.

7: Common pitfalls: Discover common challenges CISOs face when implementing zero-trust strategies. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from industry experts and learn how to safeguard your organization in today's complex threat landscape.


For more information, check these articles: Cyber Security Maturity by Colin Mc Hugo B.Sc. H-Dip, M.Sc., Principal CISO Consultant - Ireland & Europe, Avocado Systems. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/cyber-... Filling the Gaps in the Executive Order in Cyber Security : https://www.avocadosys.com/filling-th... The Bad Guys are already Inside https://www.avocadosys.com/the-bad-gu... Subscribe now to stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends and learn how Avocado Systems can help you protect your organization.




Contact: colin@avocadosys.com if you want any guidance on this, free of charge.

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