Security experts say that companies that do not switch to next-generation network security solutions will be vulnerable to increasing cyber threats.
For companies, the era when cybersecurity could be limited to a single office environment is a thing of the past. Network visibility, which is critical to ensuring security on corporate networks; has been interrupted by many technology trends that provide convenience to the end-user, especially cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT), and mobility.
Today’s IT administrators need to completely reconsider network security to determine which source device in the company, through which services, and which destination addresses are being reached. (Read More: Internal Audit: A Producer of Added Value to Your Business)
In the digital age, where even 14-year-olds can learn to cyberattack giant corporations via YouTube, companies need the highest visibility on the network more than ever. A few of the elements that make next-generation network security indispensable for companies are:
The decreased physical dependence on corporate networks.
With the widespread use of smartphones, it has become easier to work remotely or in the field. This causes the devices entering the company’s network traffic to become independent of the physical location.
On the other hand, because of the cloud transformation, the data owned by companies can no longer be kept in just one location: A brand new traffic has emerged that operates on many private and public clouds. Such networks need to be protected by comprehensive and advanced firewalls.
Artificial intelligence reveals next-generation cyber threats
In addition to the fact that cyber threats have become much more complex, even an end-user with no prior knowledge can easily find and learn dangerous cyber-attack methods on the Internet.
While advanced attacks are now offered as a service model, unknown threats in the market are increasing at a tremendous rate with artificial intelligence. Signature-based protection systems are insufficient against advanced attacks today.
All business organizations should always monitor their computer networks to block potential unauthorized access and other types of attacks. Network security not only secures networks within companies, but also plays a key role in connecting mobile users, the Internet of Things (IoT), and cloud computing.