CYBERSECURITY IS OFTEN VIEWED AS AN ADDED COMPLEXITY

Cybersecurity is one of the existential threats of our time. New types of connected devices and compute platforms, from Cloud to IoT, have exploded the cyberattack surface. And more tools collecting more data doesn’t equate to actionable insight for the CISO, C-suite and Board of Directors. The old way of simply scanning on-premises IT devices for vulnerabilities is no longer enough. In an interaction, Dick Bussiere, Technical Director, Tenable explains the new approach to deal with cyber security.

- Rahul Kamat

What do you feel is the most important for building cyber security resilience?

The ultimate goal of cyber resiliency is ensuring organizations thrive in the face of adversity, which cannot be achieved without cybersecurity strategies that are built upon best practices and sound cyber hygiene. These include techniques such as risk-based vulnerability management, proactive patching and continuous monitoring of the attack surface. Building resilience involves identifying each device and user in the network, providing full visibility into the attack surface including IT, OT and IoT. When security teams are aware of how data flows, securing critical assets becomes easier. Cybersecurity must be built into the development and operations lifecycle of every organization. These are basic principles and without them, organisations would be hard-pressed in addressing cyber risks in a manner that drives business growth and stability.

According to you, why is India’s critical infrastructure attractive to malicious actors?