What is Automated Security Control Assessment? Automated Security Control Assessment (ASCA) is the continuous, machine-driven process of testing, validating, and verifying that an organization’s security controls are configured correctly, operating as intended, and actually capable of stopping the threats they were designed to prevent. Rather than relying on periodic manual audits or point-in-time pen tests, […]
Security teams today aren’t short on data. They’re drowning in it. The average enterprise operates 83 security tools across 29 vendors. Each one generates alerts, scores, and findings – a flood of signals that no team can meaningfully process. And yet, despite all of this instrumentation, 67% of breaches are still missed by internal teams. […]
The Five Layers of CSMA: A Guide for Enterprise Security Teams The average enterprise today deploys 83 security tools across 29 vendors. And yet, less than half of breaches are detected by internal teams. More tools haven’t translated to better security – they’ve produced more dashboards, more alerts, and more noise, without answering the question […]
What is Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM)? Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) is a security framework introduced by Gartner that focuses on continuously identifying, prioritizing, and managing vulnerabilities and exposures across an organization’s attack surface. CTEM operates on a cycle of scoping, discovery, prioritization, validation, and mobilization – helping security teams systematically address known vulnerabilities. […]
Stop Paying for Extensions to Your Security Tools A Security Architect’s Perspective on Breaking the Upgrade Cycle Last week, we sat down with a security architect who runs security for a major municipal organization – 80+ business units, critical infrastructure, fragmented budgets. The conversation wasn’t about which tools are best. It wasn’t about rip-and-replace. It […]
You run a mature security program. You’ve deployed best-of-breed tools across every domain – XDR, SIEM, ITDR, vulnerability management, the works. And yet. You still can’t confidently answer this question: Which exposures could be leveraged to compromise our Crown Jewels right now? If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Here’s why even well-funded, well-staffed security […]
It’s here. It’s called CSMA For two decades, the security industry has been chasing “single pane of glass” visibility. Vendors promised it. Consultants pitched it. Security leaders wanted it. But nobody actually delivered it. Instead, we got a mosaic of single panes of glasses. The average enterprise now runs 83 security tools across 29 vendors. […]
For two decades, the security industry has blown smoke about “single pane of glass” security visibility. Vendors promised it. Consultants pitched it. Security leaders wanted it. But nobody actually delivered it. Instead, we got fragmentation at scale. The average enterprise now runs 83 security tools across 29 vendors. Each tool shows you a slice of […]
Note: this blog was first published on Smarter Cyber: Automation & AI First, before the dawn of time there was IDS. The Intrusion Detection System. Was it the first cybersecurity acronym? I don’t know. I wasn’t around. Since then, too many have followed. And the next one has arrived, at last. Surely this will be […]
Understanding the architectural shift reshaping enterprise security For two decades, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) has been the backbone of enterprise security operations. It promised to bring order to chaos by centralizing security data into a single pane of glass. And for a time, it worked. But somewhere between 2005 and 2025, something fundamental […]
Despite heavy investment in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms, the numbers tell a troubling story: only 42% of breaches are detected by internal security tools, while SIEM licensing costs increase 15-30% annually. Enter Cybersecurity Mesh Architecture (CSMA) – a fundamentally different approach that’s gaining rapid adoption among forward-thinking security leaders. But what sets […]
IBM’s announcement that QRadar will reach end of life has left thousands of enterprises at a crossroads. For security teams who’ve built years of detection logic, integrations, and operational muscle memory around QRadar, the question isn’t just “what’s next?” – it’s “what’s better?” The reflexive answer is to migrate to another SIEM. But before committing […]
Gartner’s latest Cybersecurity Mesh Architecture (CSMA) 3.0 framework arrives at a critical moment: security teams face an overwhelming volume of alerts, disconnected tools, and increasingly sophisticated attacks. The research makes clear that traditional siloed security approaches are no longer sufficient. Organizations need an integrated, intelligent architecture that enables earlier threat detection and more effective response.
Despite a $200 billion annual investment in cybersecurity, breaches continue to rise. Gartner recommends Cybersecurity Mesh Architecture (CSMA) as the foundation for effective, scalable enterprise security. Read this blog to learn about CSMA.
Cyber attacks no longer target individual layers. They move across domains making them difficult for point solutions to catch. Learn how to detect and stop cross-domain attacks
The cybersecurity landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade. What began as a defense-in-depth strategy with perimeter-focused security has evolved into a complex ecosystem of specialized tools designed to address an ever-expanding array of threats. As attackers have become more sophisticated and attack surfaces have grown exponentially, organizations have responded by adopting […]
The recent UNC6395 attack that compromised over 700 Salesforce organizations through hijacked OAuth tokens reveals a uncomfortable truth: most organizations that claim to have “implemented Zero Trust” are operating with dangerous security gaps. Despite widespread adoption of Zero Trust principles, the attackers exploited exactly what Zero Trust is designed to prevent—implicit trust relationships that bypass […]
The cybersecurity industry has a tool problem. What began as a noble pursuit of “best-of-breed” solutions has evolved into an unwieldy maze of point products that’s strangling security operations. With the average organization now managing 45 cybersecurity tools across 20 different vendors, security teams are spending more time managing their stack than actually securing their […]
The cybersecurity industry has long operated under a fundamental assumption: divide security into specialized domains and let each tool excel in its particular area. But as Gartner’s CARTA (Continuous Adaptive Risk and Trust Assessment) framework reveals, this siloed approach creates dangerous gaps that modern attackers routinely exploit. The problem isn’t that individual security tools are […]
For over two decades, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) has been the cornerstone of enterprise security operations. But according to Gartner’s latest research, the future of security operations lies in Cybersecurity Mesh Architecture (CSMA) — a transformative approach that either enhances your existing SIEM investment or replaces it entirely with a more flexible, cost-effective […]
Palo Alto Networks’ $25 billion acquisition of CyberArk sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity industry — not just for its massive price tag, but for what it signals about the future of security architecture. This deal represents more than product expansion; it’s a bet on platformization that every CISO should understand before making their next strategic […]
Microsoft SharePoint, a cornerstone of collaboration in most enterprises — and a prime target for adversaries — has disclosed a zero day. Recently catalogued as CVE-2023-29357, this zero-day vulnerability in SharePoint Server allows attackers to bypass authentication entirely using a forged JSON Web Token (JWT). The attacker doesn’t need a valid password. They don’t need […]
In its 2025 Hype Cycle for Digital Identity, Gartner introduced a new innovation profile that will shape the next era of identity security: Identity Visibility and Intelligence Platforms (IVIP). This milestone validates what security leaders have experienced firsthand: the exponential growth of identities across modern enterprises has outpaced traditional visibility and management capabilities, calling for […]
Time To Build The Cybersecurity Mesh What is CSMA? As organizations transition from site-centric architectures to identity-first and distributed frameworks, the need for transformational security strategies becomes paramount. In response to evolving security threats, Gartner’s VP analyst, Patrick Hevesi, introduced the concept of Cybersecurity Mesh Architecture in 2021. CSMA aims to bridge the shortcomings of […]
A Comprehensive Approach to Modern Cybersecurity What is CSMA? Cybersecurity Mesh Architecture (CSMA) is a revolutionary approach to cybersecurity that focuses on enhancing traditional defense strategies through real-time interoperability, collaboration, and context awareness. Introduced by Gartner’s VP analyst, Patrick Hevesi, CSMA aims to address evolving security threats by creating a cohesive, integrated security framework. It […]
Trust No One? Always Verify? In a recent security incident, identity services provider Okta reported that attackers gained unauthorized access to its support case management system using stolen credentials. This breach allowed the threat actors to exfiltrate sensitive active cookies and tokens uploaded by certain Okta customers. Then, the attackers maliciously used these active session […]
Don’t Gamble On Your Identities In this era of advanced cyber threats, no organization is invulnerable, regardless of its size or reputation. The cyberattack on MGM Casino serves as a stark reminder of the evolving and intricate threats. It emphasizes the urge to shift to an identity-first security approach and the imperative for tools like […]
Mind The Gap In the rapidly evolving distributed digital landscape, organizations face increasing challenges in safeguarding their valuable assets against identity-centric cyber threats. The frequency and sophistication of data breaches that exploit credible identities have rendered traditional prevention, detection, and response measures insufficient. This is where Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) comes into play. […]
The Gartner Identity and Access Management (IAM) Summit is an annual event that brings together IAM professionals to share their insights, knowledge, and best practices in the rapidly evolving field of IAM. This year, the summit provided a unique opportunity to learn about the latest trends and innovations in IAM, as well as to connect […]
Okta’s latest ‘State of Zero Trust’ report found that 97% of companies either have a Zero Trust initiative in place or will have one in the next 12-18 months. According to Gartner, over 50% will fail to realize the benefits, and just 10% of large enterprises will have a “mature and measurable” Zero Trust program […]
Zero Trust started as a philosophy a decade ago as an alternative to network-based perimeter security, and now it is the hottest term in the industry. However, merely debating about ‘Zero Trust’ won’t make it happen. Zero Trust in modern enterprises is still a scattered puzzle rather than a sustainable architecture that lacks a unified […]
Zero-trust security practices are essential to online shopping safety, especially during the Black Friday shopping season. Holiday seasons mean more engagement for businesses coupled with an increased attack surface. Shoppers spend billions of dollars each year during shopping seasons, and it’s essential for your employees to know how to keep sensitive information safe while they […]
Mesh implements Zero Trust principles across a company’s XaaS estate in minutes. Israeli cloud cybersecurity startup Mesh Security left stealth today and announced a $4.5 million seed round with the industry’s first Zero Trust Posture Management (ZTPM) solution. Mesh Security makes it simple for companies to implement a comprehensive Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) security in […]
Trust No One? Always Verify? Mesh Security emerges from stealth today with $4.5 million seed funding to help companies drive Zero Trust in the cloud and reveals a broad security risk called “Cookeys” in Okta (and over 100 different vendors), exposing organizations to potential breach. Modern enterprises are shifting from perimeter-centric architecture to an identity-centric […]