The concept of micro-segmentation as an approach to cloud-native security has gained traction among security experts but being able to deliver it operationally is still seen as work in progress by network and SecOps teams. This research looks at the current state of micro-segmentation and sheds light on the merits of an application-centric approach to its use in enterprise environments. Its main topics delve into the core issues that dominate the cybersecurity conversation today.

Every year we witness more organizations of all sizes investing more in the cloud. A recent report by the Cloud Security Alliance and AlgoSec shows that over half of organizations are running 41% or more of their workload in the public cloud, and 62% of organizations are running multi-cloud environments. With organizations running workloads in complex hybrid networks - public, private, and on-premises networks - the security landscape is getting even more complex. There are actions you can take, though, to help you dissolve the complexities.

Packed with tips from real security professionals, the "Big Collection of Firewall Management Tips" features practical tips you can implement today to address the challenges of managing complex, ever-changing firewall policies.

Improperly managed firewalls create some of the greatest business risks in any organization.This whitepaper highlights 5 of these business challenges and provides tips and techniques on how to mitigate them.