We’re at a critical time for digital transformation. Every business in some form or another is looking to adopt and integrate emerging technologies—whether that’s artificial intelligence, hybrid cloud architectures, or advanced data analytics—to help achieve a competitive edge and reach key operational goals. But while there’s plenty of excitement and change underway, security risks and vulnerabilities have continued to follow right alongside that innovation. Cyber attacks and data breaches can wreak havoc on a business’ IT systems, resulting in massive costs to fix the damage and a long-lasting impact on customers that could hamper a company’s growth for years to come.
As security risks grow more complex, government agencies are emphasizing new regulations to help lay out what businesses need to do to protect their IT infrastructure while also establishing IT security standards. Things like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) have already had a tremendous impact on the urgency around prioritizing security infrastructure.
With that backdrop, let’s take a look at one of the newer security policies set to bring…