ZTNA and the Rising Insider Threat: A Game-Changer for Cybersecurity
In the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, enterprises often concentrate on defending against external attacks. Yet, the true danger may already reside within. Insider threats—whether stemming from malicious intent, negligence, or credential compromise—pose one of the most pressing security concerns for today’s organizations. As businesses transition to hybrid, cloud-first environments, the need to shift from implicit to explicit trust models becomes critical. Enter Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)—a paradigm-shifting approach that’s redefining how companies mitigate insider threats from the inside out. Rethinking Insider Risks Insider threats are not always intentional. While some originate from disgruntled employees leaking data, many result from unintentional actions—like an employee falling victim to a phishing email or a contractor having more access than necessary. Third-party vendors, compromised user credentials, and even outdated devices introduce considerable risk. Accord...