Merge Security and Networking or Close Your Business
Summary
This article discusses the need to merge security and networking teams, citing Gartner's SASE framework and Forrester's Zero Trust Network Edge paper. It argues that IT silos complicate security and connectivity, and a Zero Trust Architecture necessitates a holistic, risk-based approach involving cultural change across the enterprise.
IFF Assessment
The article advocates for a more integrated and proactive approach to security and networking, which is beneficial for defenders by reducing complexity and improving threat posture.
Defender Context
Defenders should pay attention to the trend of merging security and networking functions. This integration can lead to more robust security architectures like SASE and Zero Trust, but also requires careful management of cross-team collaboration and the adoption of new security paradigms.