Network Security Essentials for Modern Architectures
Network Security Essentials for Modern Architectures Today’s networks span on-premises data centers, cloud services, and edge devices. Users work from many locations, and applications run as microservices in multiple environments. A solid security approach must be simple to adopt, scalable, and capable of protecting data across borders and domains. Core design principles help teams act with confidence. Embrace a zero trust mindset, where access is granted per session and verified continuously. Enforce least privilege, segment networks to limit the spread of a breach, and rely on defense in depth with multiple independent controls. Encrypt data in transit and at rest, and keep a complete inventory of assets and their connections. Finally, log everything and monitor changes to detect suspicious activity early. ...