Zero Risk Application Security For Dummies, Pathlock Special Edition is a guidebook designed to help IT professionals and business leaders understand and implement strategies for achieving Zero Risk in application security.
Authored by Brett McLaughlin, Keri Bowman, and Kyle Benson, the book outlines proactive approaches to securing digital environments and mitigating risks using Pathlock's cloud-based solutions.
Key Features and Content
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Zero Risk Methodology: Explains how this proactive security model differs from traditional Zero Trust strategies by emphasizing continuous risk assessment, compliance-driven user access provisioning, and real-time threat detection.
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Cybersecurity and Compliance Frameworks: Guides readers on aligning Zero Risk principles with established standards like the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and GDPR to enhance security posture and regulatory compliance.
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Layered Security: Discusses strategies for implementing comprehensive security measures across application architecture, user roles, access control, and dynamic monitoring.
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Pathlock Cloud Solutions: Provides an in-depth overview of Pathlock’s offerings, including Application Access Governance (AAG), Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM), and dynamic data masking. These solutions help manage risks, enforce separation of duties, and automate compliance.
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Best Practices for Zero Risk: Offers actionable advice for planning a Zero Risk environment, automating risk analysis, managing elevated access, and maintaining continuous security controls.
This book is ideal for professionals aiming to build resilient security systems that adapt to evolving threats while minimizing vulnerabilities and compliance risks. It combines practical steps, automation tools, and strategic insights for holistic risk management.
