CISA and partners release modern network access security guidance

TLDR:

The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Administration (CISA) partnered with the FBI, New Zealand’s Government Communications Security Bureau, New Zealand’s Computer Emergency Response Team, and The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security to release guidance on modern network access security. The guidance emphasizes the need for robust security solutions like Zero Trust, Secure Service Edge (SSE), and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) for enhanced network visibility and security. Leaders are urged to review the guidance to prioritize and protect remote computing environments.

The recent release by CISA and its partners focuses on modern approaches to network access security, encouraging businesses to implement more advanced security solutions such as Zero Trust, Secure Service Edge (SSE), and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE). These solutions provide greater visibility of network activity and help organizations understand vulnerabilities associated with traditional remote access and VPN deployment. The guidance emphasizes the importance of addressing remote access misconfigurations to reduce business risks. Leaders are advised to review the guidance to prioritize and protect remote computing environments.