Zero Trust Networking

What is the impact of not using Zero Trust?

Traditionally an office would be secured by a physical Firewall installed in either their server room or just in the office next to the router. Now there is nothing wrong with that but it does have limiting factors. In a modern office there are often mobile workers and for those workers to be protected under the office setup they would usually dial back in via a VPN and that can be impractical for today.

For those offices that have a Firewall in the office, this typically means that the router is plugged into a Firewall and then into a switch and depending on the configuration if someone can gain physical access overriding is easily possible.

Why switch to Zero Trust?

Zero Trust started off as a buzzword, but believe me it definitely isn’t anymore and we at Hamilton Group believes it is a necessity to have in your business. Cyber threats are getting more sophisticated everyday and we need to rethink our approach to security.

Zero Trust offers many benefits such as reducing the attack surface. HG uses a system that will isolate your machine while still allowing access to all the software and web services you use.

Zero Trust Networking: Limit your machines access to other machines on a network, imagine you go to a coffee shop and connect to a public wi-fi which is typically unprotected or if it has protection it is minimal. Zero Trust means no other device can access your machine unless you allow it to.

Enhanced compliance: By enforcing strict security policies and controls across the digital estate, Zero Trust helps comply with industry regulations and standards, such as GDPR, PCI DSS, ISO 27001 and others. It also helps you demonstrate due diligence and accountability in case of a security incident.

Empowering your workforce: Zero Trust allows seamless access to resources and allows you to access data no matter the location. This supports a remote or hybrid way of working and adapts the new normal way of working life.

You can adapt and customise the Zero Trust environment, this helps meet and overcome challenges businesses face while keeping them secure.

Why should we change our approach to security?

Zero Trust networking should be classed as a model to follow and adapt to your business needs and by following this model you can enhance the security across your whole business.

The 3 most important aspects Zero Trust helps with this model is:

• Data: Your data should be protected, whether the data is on your local network or in the cloud it should be protected. Our ZeroTrust model can connect your business and whether this is across apps, networks or your infrastructure data should be encrypted and protected.
• Infrastructure: Your infrastructure is a critical threat vector, this doesn’t matter if it is local or across the cloud. Your security should be setup to evaluate the risk and take protective actions.
• Networks: Regardless of what network is setup, networking infrastructure is used to allow that data to flow through. Zero Trust allows you to setup controls and segment networks, this allows deeper protection and allow you to have end-to-end encryption, real-time threat protection and monitoring for any issues.

How do I secure my network?

Hamilton Group can help you get a secure and safe network.

We talk about Zero Trust but what it also gets you is:

• SASE: Low latency, secure connection that allows you to work from anywhere (including a public coffee shop) and provides a remote firewall that joins any machine to your own network. Got a staff member in London and one in Glasgow? With our solution you could even ping their machine like they were sat next to you.
• SIEM: Our Managed Cloud SIEM is continuously updated and keeps on top of the latest threats and feedback, our expert IT Support analysts can analyse the data and ensure your business is protected.
• EDR/NGAV (Next Gen AV): Our integrated Endpoint Security combines both EDR and NGAV into a powerful, cloud-first solution. With Endpoint Security, you have detailed, real-time visibility into what’s happening on the endpoints you manage, stopping attacks, accelerating detection, streamlining threat hunting, and enabling immediate response actions.
• MXDR: This is our 24/7 monitoring and incident response. We have our security specialists keeping you safe even through the night.
• GRC: This is our Governance, Risk and Compliance platform. GRC enables organisations to perform security and compliance assessments, identify opportunities to strengthen their security posture, and efficiently manage a comprehensive security program. Compliance requirements are increasing across industries, making it critical for businesses of every size to accurately document and track their efforts.

If you are looking to get secure then talk to us, either call us on 01423 438953 or book a meeting with one of our experts.