Insights Zero Trust: How hybrid working environments become secure

At a SPIRIT/21 live talk with Henrik Nitsche, Security Solution Manager at Jamf, the topics of hybrid work and zero trust were discussed in detail at the beginning of February. The focus was on the question of how hybrid working environments can be optimally secured using modern security concepts and how the tension between IT security and user experience can be successfully balanced.

This blog post provides an insight into the content of the live talk (view here) and summarizes the most important points in a structured way:

Topics & key messages:

• The hybrid working world poses new challenges for IT security.
• The threat situation and the risk of cyber attacks have increased significantly.
• The human factor plays a central role in IT security (“social engineering”)
• The zero-trust concept is a modern security approach based on constant verification and control.
• Technology and AI play an important role in preventing cyber attacks.
• Practical examples: Detecting and preventing attacks on mobile devices, short technical demos from an end-user perspective.
• Introduction of Zero Trust in companies: Zero Trust is not a finished product, but a strategic concept that must be continuously adapted to changing conditions.

Recommendations for action:

• Sensitize employees to the dangers of social engineering.
• Secure mobile devices with suitable security solutions.
• Implement modern security concepts such as Zero Trust.
• Continuously adapt concepts to changing conditions.
• Use AI for support.
• Consult experts when introducing Zero Trust.

Topics from the Q&A session:

• There are several ways to implement Zero Trust even with a limited budget An important step is to prioritize the most important risks and focus security measures on these areas.
• Cloud solutions play an important role in the Zero Trust architecture. They can help to simplify access management and protect data.

Study: Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report 2023
Study: Hybrid Work & Collaboration 2023 by COMPUTERWOCHE Research Services and SPIRIT/21

This summary is an abridged version of the live talk. The full information can be found in the Recording of the talk.

IT security in the hybrid working world is a complex issue that requires continuous attention and development. Modern security concepts, employee training and technological innovations are key factors in protecting companies and their employees from cyberattacks.

We would like to invite you to discuss the topics addressed in this talk with us and to share your questions and experiences.