In the sea of cybersecurity: focus on Walmart and the Zero-Trust approach

The growing occurrence of cybersecurity breaches involving organizations of all sizes is a serious problem that cannot be ignored. From giants like Apple, T-Mobile and Uber, no company appears to be immune, with breaches costing American businesses millions of dollars. This vulnerability has been amplified by the spread of the digital ecosystem, which makes every company a potential target. This has prompted organizations to invest in a variety of cybersecurity measures to mitigate threats and improve resiliency and recovery. However, cybercriminals are continually evolving their tactics, making it increasingly difficult for organizations to keep up with the latest security measures.

A look at Walmart security

Walmart recently took an exclusive look at their security operations, highlighting the commitment large enterprises must make to stay secure in the modern digital age. The company secures its global reach with a security operations center that works 24/7/365. Teams in Bangalore work with their US staff to monitor the company's digital infrastructure and respond to possible threats. Among the many cybersecurity best practices adopted by the company are defense in depth, integration between security teams, advanced threat research and alignment with privacy regulations. While Walmart's approach is impressive, it's difficult for organizations with limited resources to replicate.

An adaptive approach to security: the importance of zero-trust access

It is imperative that organizations take a proactive approach to advocacy, leaving nothing to chance. The goal of cybercriminals is to earn money by encrypting systems to obtain a ransom payment or by obtaining personal information to sell on the dark web. Attacks targeting humans, such as phishing and credential theft, pose a significant threat. To protect against these attacks, organizations can align security protocols with the way they work and implement robust identity and access management measures. An example of these measures is Zero-Trust Access, which requires users to verify their identity before they can access any system or network.

Towards data protection and organizational resilience

The increase in data breaches has heightened the urgency to implement data protection. As organizations seek to establish intensive protocols, the case of Walmart can be used as an example of best practices. However, an approach to security that can be implemented by organizations of all sizes is what most businesses need. Next-generation security technologies enable organizations to achieve a cost-effective model that provides a high level of security and visibility, helping to mitigate cyber threats and protect their infrastructure from data breaches.