IMPLEMENTING NETWORK SEGMENTATION TO MINIMIZE CYBERATTACK IMPACTS: LESSONS LEARNED FROM DESIGNING AND EXECUTING NETWORK SEGMENTATION STRATEGIES
Keywords:
Cybersecurity, Network Segmentation, SDN, Micro-Segmentation, Zero Trust, AI, ML, 5G, IOT, SIEM, Compliance, AutomationAbstract
Today’s business infrastructure is linked in a global matrix, which has raised the threat of disruption through cybercrime, making it essential for the best strategies in cybersecurity. Network segmentation has become an important preventive measure of these threats to prevent the loss of valuable resources, minimize vulnerability, and contain breaches. This article is focused on the discussion of the principles of network segmentation and the debate on the benefits and potential challenges of this concept, which will help to understand how to design and implement efficient network segmentation plans. This paper aims to give organizations that want to improve their cybersecurity a straightforward guide on selecting and implementing new technologies for competitive advantage through a critical understanding of emerging technologies like SDN and micro-segmentation. The paper also discusses growing trends such as ZTA, AI, ML, 5G, and IoT, which, according to the authors, require constant monitoring, optimization, and relevance to organizational business goals to ensure robust network security against increasingly diverse threats.
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