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Louise McCarthy , Zscaler , Consultant and former HSBC COO
powerful business enabler , it is continuously compelling businesses to fundamentally change their technology ecosystems .
However , as a result of the rapid cloud adoption necessary to drive Digital Transformation , the corporate perimeter is being eroded . This is turning the traditional security model on its head . Visibility across the entire enterprise network , as well as connected device traffic , is now critical in defending corporate assets from hackers . While traditional network security made sense when every application was hosted in the data centre and users were connected to the network , applications are now moving to the cloud and users are increasingly embracing mobile , making the stacks of appliances sitting in the data centre more and more irrelevant . This traditional security model forces all traffic through the centralised data centre for security and access controls – a complex configuration that often results in a terrible user experience .
The move to the cloud showcases how transformation has changed over time . As a
As the geometry of the network changes with the move to implement cloud-based applications , a lot of other screws have to be adjusted as well . It starts with adapting the network infrastructure , which allows local Internet breakouts for every subsidiary and continues with Internet security and new policies . As applications are no longer physically located in the enterprise perimeter , but instead stored in the cloud , a perimeter-based approach is no longer appropriate . The more mobile workforce also compounds the need for a new longer-term solution that takes advantage of today ’ s sophisticated technology and is able to control risk while considering user experience at the same time .
While there are multiple challenges to be faced with the current complexity of Digital Transformation , organisations need to be looking at cloud-centric solutions when it comes to their Digital Transformation as opposed to quick fixes that save costs in the short run . With the cloudification aspect of Digital Transformation , businesses will see continuous cost reduction and customer service improvement , greatly increasing their digital readiness . • www . intelligentcio . com INTELLIGENTCIO
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