Perimeter-Only Security is Insufficient in Today's Digital World

The rush to adopt cloud technologies has inadvertently opened new opportunities for cyber adversaries. Security teams, often caught in the difficult position of adapting legacy security measures to a mobile- and cloud-first world, struggle to keep pace with evolving threats. This misalignment between outdated defenses and modern attack methods has created an advantage for attackers.

Recent findings from Zscaler ThreatLabz highlight the growing scope and sophistication of these threats. A staggering 86% of threats are now delivered via encrypted channels, with malware comprising 78% of these encrypted attacks. Ransomware, one of the most disruptive forms of cybercrime, saw a 40% year-over-year increase, while the volume of payloads analyzed in the Zscaler Sandbox surged by 58%.

These trends underscore the urgent need for organizations to reassess their security strategies. The rapid evolution of digital threats, coupled with the expanding cloud attack surface, demands a shift from legacy perimeter-based defenses to more adaptive, comprehensive security models. A modern approach, such as Zero Trust, is crucial for safeguarding enterprise resources in this complex and dynamic threat landscape.

Vendor:

Zscaler

Posted:

May 30, 2024

Published:

May 30, 2024

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