Security Advisory
Red5’s Security Advisory dedicates itself to the vision that both users and information are central to today’s security.
Vision
Organisations engage with numerous stakeholders, including their internal user groups. They provide services, collaborate, and grant access to information, all while users manage systems and work together with one another. The importance of the information users require or generate cannot be overstated. It’s not just about raw data; it’s about data within a specific context. Adding context to data transforms it into valuable information. Managing and controlling the wealth of information in today’s technological landscape poses a significant challenge.
One pressing issue that needs attention is security.
There is a multitude of vastly different solutions available, and selecting the most suitable one can be daunting for many organisations. In Red5’s perspective, this dilemma often arises because organisations historically focused solely on the perimeter, following the Jericho security model. Erecting a metaphorical wall for organisations to feel secure behind has fostered a mindset of complacency.
Security is no longer predominantly centred around firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and other outdated perimeter control points. Now, it revolves around safeguarding information and carefully regulating access to information by users and systems.
The present security landscape necessitates a top-down directive approach. This approach, when implemented within organisations, yields benefits by clarifying which data holds significance in various contexts, as specified by the users.
Forward-thinking organisations are those that contemplate the future of access.
Security policies should be shaped by the business’s needs, with IT and IT management translating these policies into practical solutions guided by business logic. Network security measures find their place at the end of this sequence.
Information security is intricate and its challenges are mounting. The hyper-connected world brings unprecedented opportunities for continuous connectivity, blurring the lines between work and personal life. Meanwhile, effective monitoring and management of information may seem elusive but are well within reach. Establishing governance solutions is a key step in meeting these challenges and creating a secure and future-oriented focus.
Red5’s Security Advisory provides valuable guidance on the path to address this forward-looking reality.
