Here's how you can safeguard your network security when using new technology.

To safeguard network security when using new technology, start by conducting a thorough risk assessment to identify potential vulnerabilities. Implement robust security measures such as encryption, firewalls, and access controls specific to the new technology. Ensure all software and hardware are updated with the latest security patches. Conduct rigorous testing and validation before full deployment. Provide training to staff on the new technology's security aspects. Monitor the network continuously for anomalies and adjust security protocols as needed. Stay informed about emerging threats and adapt your security strategies accordingly.

Before we start looking for any new technology or solutions, we need to make sure we conduct an assessment on the existing technology to identify the gaps and risk being exposed by it. We need to focus on identifying the technology that will fix the identified risks and flaws in the new system. Example: if the current technology is having gaps in performing the realtime threat monitoring, then we need to make sure this will get addressed in the new technology which we're trying to adopt. Also, we need to focus on reducing the number of solutions that we use to secure the environment. Having multiple tools will create compatibility issues with each other and could break them. Having a single window system will help to be risk free

Keeping the platform updated will help us to safeguard us from the known exploits and secure us from the zero day vulnerabilities. Example: Most of the service providers use Apache log4j files for their log streaming. When the initial log4j exploit was identified it was difficult for every organization to identify if these packages are updated or not and the usage of the files. If we keep the system updated regularly the vendors will release the minor version to address the known issues at that time. But if we didn't upgrade them then it will be a major fix we need to apply for it. The organization's best practices need to have the n-1 version as the standard to make them free from the exploits.

Assess the security features and capabilities of the new technology. Determine if it meets the organization's defined security requirements and aligns with industry best practices. Consider aspects such as authentication mechanisms, data encryption, secure data transmission, and security monitoring capabilities. Perform PoC testing to evaluate the new technology in a controlled environment. Assess its performance, compatibility, and security aspects. This testing helps identify any potential vulnerabilities or shortcomings before full deployment.