Identity a cornerstone of zero trust Today, zero trust architecture has rapidly become the foundation of modern cybersecurity, with secure networking and identity security as the cornerstone. In essence, zero trust is a concept that involves the practical application of identity and access management capabilities to perform continuous risk assessment every time resources are accessed within an environment. The goal is to use contextual identity information to inform and optimize access policies while enforcing the principle of least privilege. Zero trust means granting access only for the right reasons, to the right entities, for the right amount of time. This enables a stronger security posture with no negative impact on productivity or business agility. Zero trust controls reduce insiders’ ability to access systems and data that aren’t part of their job and monitor activity inside networks. Now, organizations are seeking AI-powered identity and access management in a single solution that integrates seamlessly with zero trust architecture, combined with skilled professionals to develop, implement and support it. AI is evolving zero trust models AI also will play a significant role in zero trust frameworks, as these technologies help to continuously analyze network patterns and user behavior to identify user trends and correlations between data and access context to detect anomalies that might indicate a security threat. This deployment of AI drives additional intelligence needed to enable quicker and more effective responses to potential breaches and, alongside identity, will play a pivotal role in the evolution of zero trust models. Secure networking is often where a zero trust strategy starts, which is where Xalient can help. Additionally, Xalient’s partner organizations, such as SailPoint’s Identity Security platform, provide an innovative centralized cloud-based identity solution that automates the process of managing digital identities, monitoring and controlling access to sensitive data, reducing the risk of data breaches, as well as improving compliance with industry regulations. Enterprises are increasingly recognizing that identity is the new perimeter, and that managing the interdependencies between identity, security and networking to adhere to true zero trust principles is a considerable challenge. They are turning to specialist providers such as Xalient to secure their networks and resources. o Scott Silver is CEO of Integral Partners, part of the Xalient Group. 35 MARCH - APRIL 2024 | CHANNELVISION Grow with SolEx 30 Years Delivering Creative Custom Solutions and Substantial Agent Margins Partner@solexp.com Voice & Collaboration Data & Networking Security Contact Us Today 800-411-3611 • Data & Networking from all major national and regional carriers • UC&C utilizing best-in-class national and global platforms • SD-WAN & SASE featuring Garter Magic Quadrant leaders • POTS & PRI Replacement, and specialist POTS Alarm solutions • Fixed/Cellular Wireless & Satellite via major providers in US & Canada With tenured telecom veterans and in-house pre-sales support, we do what it takes to craft winning deals. Our award-winning partner program and back-office support team ensures the highest levels of customer retention and the best awards for your effort. Booth 1358 Channel Partner Conference & Expo The Venetian, Las Vegas, NV March 11th - 14th 2024 VSA Channel Partner of the Year 2023 VSA Most Responsive Channel Team 2023 Contact us when your need is complex, you need stellar reliability, or have specific financial and commission goals.
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