Lamont Orange, CISO at Cyera, discusses the importance of data security within the Defense in Depth strategy, emphasizing automation and knowing what to protect. They explore how Cyera's AI-powered platform provides visibility, risk context, and actionable guidance for data security in various environments.
Data security at the heart of defense in depth, Automation is key for effective security measures
Deep dives
The Importance of Data Security in Zero Trust Frameworks
Data security is highlighted as a critical aspect within zero trust frameworks. The discussion underscores that despite the emphasis on zero trust in cybersecurity, the specific focus on data security remains essential. The conversation delves into the increasing complexity within cybersecurity products and the need to refocus on fundamental principles, especially concerning data protection and classification.
Challenges in Data Security Implementation
The episode addresses the challenges organizations face in implementing effective data security measures, emphasizing the difficulties in managing data sprawl and ensuring proper controls and protection. Examples are provided, such as the struggle with data governance, data hygiene issues, and the impact of rapid cloud expansion on data exposure. The importance of data discovery, classification, and contextual understanding through AI technologies is highlighted as key to overcoming these challenges.
Role of Data Classification and AI in Enhancing Data Security
The importance of data classification and AI in enhancing data security practices is discussed. The conversation emphasizes that data discovery and classification serve as critical foundations for deploying comprehensive security measures, including zero trust principles. The integration of attribute-based access control, contextual insights, and robust data classification frameworks is presented as vital to strengthening data security defenses and ensuring effective incident response.
Putting data security at the heart of defense in depth
Automation is key
You need to know what you’re protecting
Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Cyera
Cyera’s AI-powered data security platform gives companies visibility over their sensitive data, context over the risk it represents, and actionable, prioritized remediation guidance. As a cloud-native, agentless platform, Cyera provides holistic data security coverage across SaaS, PaaS, IaaS and On-premise environments. Visit www.cyera.io to learn more.
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