Cybersecurity mesh is one of the top strategic technology trends for 2021. But what is a cybersecurity mesh? And what are the advantages of this technology trend?
What is a Cybersecurity Mesh?
A Cybersecurity Mesh involves building and performing an IT security infrastructure. But, it does not focus on constructing a single ‘perimeter’ around all devices or nodes of an IT network.
Instead, it creates smaller, more personal boundaries surrounding each access point. Thus, it enables scalable, flexible, and reliable cybersecurity control via distributed architectural approach.
This method results in a more standardized and responsive method. So, hackers can’t access the broader network by compromising different areas of a specific network.
Cybersecurity Mesh’s Advantages
The following are some of the ways that cybersecurity mesh can be beneficial.
It Will Support More Than 50% of Identity and Access Management Requests (IAM)
Nowadays, most digital assets, identities, and devices exist outside of the enterprise. And it complicates traditional security models.
On the other hand, cybersecurity mesh enables more clear, mobile, and adaptive unified access management models. Especially, when it comes to IAM requests.
Thus, businesses can benefit from a better digital asset access and control approach.
MSSPs Will Increase as IAM Services are Delivered
MSSP organizations can provide high-quality resources and skillsets to businesses. Which can help them plan, develop, and put in place comprehensive IAM solutions.
In fact, it’s predicted that by 2023, 40% of IAM application merging will primarily be driven by MSSPs. This approach will shift the influence from product vendors to service partners.
It Will Add Identity Proofing Tools to the Workforce Identity Life Cycle
It’s now harder to identify between attackers and valid users. This is due to the large increase in remote interactions.
So, most likely, by 2024, 30% of large companies will put in place new identity-proofing tools. Thus, addressing the common weaknesses in the workforce identity life cycle processes.
Decentralized Identity Standards Emerge
It’s harder to provide privacy and assurance. Why? This is due to the centralized approach to managing identity data.
With a decentralized approach enabled by the mesh model, blockchain technology ensures privacy.
Additionally, it allows individuals to confirm information requests. how? By providing the requestor with the smallest required amount of information.
Reducing Demographic Bias in Identity Proofing
More businesses are getting interested in document-centric approaches to identity proofing these days.
The rise of remote work in 2020 showed the many ways that bias might emerge in online use cases. Especially those that are based on race, gender, and other aspects.
So, 95% of businesses will demand that identity-proofing companies show that they are reducing demographic bias. At least we can expect that in the future.
How it Affects IT Development?
Approaches to IT security mostly involve creating ‘walled cities’ around a network. A cybersecurity mesh method involves a careful rethinking of this approach to IT security.
Also, it’s easier to do if it’s included in the network or platform building process from the start.
Normally, reducing the risk of any given user’s device is of paramount importance. But, this approach is best not applied as an afterthought.
So, the developer team liable for building the underlying network will benefit. Especially from combining a cybersecurity mesh throughout the network’s architectural design.
