With the proliferation of data, the rise of AI, and the omnipresence of cloud computing, CEOs and cybersecurity leaders are facing unprecedented challenges in safeguarding their data assets. To delve deeper into this crucial topic, Ani Chaudhuri, CEO of Dasera, joined Dorene Rettas, Co-founder of Cyber Security Tribe, to discuss the importance of data security and the need for a simple and automated policy engine for managing big data security.
As CEO of Dasera, a company dedicated to building a safer data-driven world through automated data security and governance controls, Chaudhuri highlighted that while data security has always been a concern, recent trends show a significant shift in prioritization, with 41% of respondents in a recent study ranking data security as their top priority.
Critical Questions that Organizations Must Address
Chaudhuri outlined the complexity inherent in data security, citing four critical questions that organizations must address: Where is my data? What data do I have? Who has access to my data? And what risks are associated with its usage? These questions form the foundation of effective data security policies but require a nuanced understanding of data dynamics.
One of the key challenges is the resource constraints faced by cybersecurity teams, with 48% of teams consisting of only 2 to 5 members. In light of this, there is a need for a simple and scalable policy engine that can be managed by small teams while effectively governing data accessed by thousands of engineers.
Automation emerged as a central theme in the conversation, which discussed the importance of automated remediation and escalation in response to policy violations. Human intervention alone is insufficient to address the myriad security threats faced by organizations, necessitating automated solutions.
Transitioning to a discussion on the Zero Trust model, Rettas raised pertinent questions about its implementation in the context of data security. Chaudhuri emphasized the need to move beyond conventional access paradigms and adopt a more comprehensive approach that considers data usage patterns. He highlighted Dasera's focus on predictive analytics to anticipate and mitigate potential risks associated with data interactions.
Discussing industry-specific risks, Chaudhuri noted that while healthcare and financial services have historically been highly regulated, recent developments have seen increased regulation across all sectors. He cautioned that organizations must prioritize data security irrespective of industry, as breaches pose significant risks to all sectors.
In response to challenges faced by cybersecurity leaders in adopting effective data security measures, Chaudhuri stressed the importance of intent and strategy. He outlined a step-by-step approach, starting with understanding the organization's intent, followed by resource allocation and process refinement before considering technology solutions.
Rettas echoed the importance of collaboration across business units in ensuring effective data security while enabling business processes. She commended Dasera's technology, particularly its data security posture management capabilities, which provide organizations with visibility and control over their data assets.
Chaudhuri concluded with a message of solidarity to cybersecurity practitioners, emphasizing that Dasera is committed to supporting organizations in their data security journey.
