Zero Trust Security And CyberScope
How can handheld vulnerability scanner tools enhance zero trust?
Implementing zero trust security requires constant network resource and activity verification. Handheld security vulnerability scanning and network discovery with CyberScope® plays a crucial supporting role in
achieving this at the edge. Below are key points on how CyberScope can enhance Zero Trust implementation:
Enhanced Network Visibility
- Network Discovery: CyberScope quickly discovers and identifies all devices and endpoints on the network; automated topology mapping and inventory reporting in Link-Live™ (NetAlly’s collaboration, reporting and analysis platform) provides a comprehensive view of network assets.
- Discovery Monitoring: Regularly re-discover networked devices and update the network map to reflect new endpoints or changes, ensuring an up-to-date inventory of all connected assets and knowledge of new devices joining the network.
- Identify Unauthorized Devices: Detect and isolate rogue devices that should not have access to the network, to aid in enforcing strict access policies.
Vulnerability Assessment
- See the Edge from the Edge: Perform vulnerability scans on-site or in remote locations to detect endpoints with vulnerabilities; finds and identifies devices that centralized monitoring platforms may miss.
- Frequent Assessments: Conduct regular scans to identify new vulnerabilities as soon as they appear, reducing the window of exposure.
Micro-Segmentation Support
- Detailed Network Mapping: Provide the necessary visibility to implement effective micro-segmentation, isolating critical assets and reducing lateral movement opportunities.
- Policy Enforcement: Regularly test segment boundaries and enforce strict access controls between segments.
Operational Efficiency
- Portable and Convenient: CyberScope is designed for quick, on-the-spot assessments, reducing the need for extensive and time-consuming network audits.
- Remote Visibility: Secure remote access enables centralized experts to assist on-site ‘smart hands’ or conduct scans independently.
Compliance and Reporting
- Automated Reporting: Generate detailed reports on network vulnerabilities and device compliance, supporting regulatory requirements and audits.
- Continuous Compliance Testing: Ensure ongoing compliance with security standards and regulations through regular scanning and assessments.
In summary
Handheld security vulnerability scanning and network discovery tools such as the NetAlly CyberScope are essential for supporting zero trust architectures by providing real-time situational awareness, enabling regular testing and validation, and enhancing access control measures. These tie directly to the zero-trust technical obstacles mentioned: complexity of implementation, network visibility, and scalability. By connecting at the edge, these handheld tools help cybersecurity professionals maintain a secure and compliant network environment through efficient and effective vulnerability management and network discovery, especially at the perimeter where other tools frequently have visibility gaps.