Christopher will delve into what lateral security/lateral movement are and identify key lateral security tools (network segmentation, micro-segmentation, advanced threat prevention systems, network sandboxes, and network traffic analysis/network detection and response). He will also touch on why automation is important when it comes to consistent security and the current threat landscape. Segment Resources: https://cio.vmware.com/2023/03/why-cisos-are-looking-to-lateral-security-to-mitigate-ransomware.html https://www.vmware.com/content/dam/digitalmarketing/vmware/en/pdf/docs/lateral-security-is-the-new-cybersecurity-battleground-solution-overview.pdf https://www.vmware.com/content/dam/digitalmarketing/vmware/en/pdf/docs/vmw-ransomware-lateral-security.pdf   This segment is sponsored by VMware. Visit https://securityweekly.com/vmwarenetsecrsac to learn more about them!   AT&T Cybersecurity released its 12th annual Cybersecurity Insights Report, “Edge Ecosystem,” which highlights the dramatic shift in computing underpinned by 5G, the edge, and the convergence of networking and security. The report found that business and technology leaders are finally coming together not just to understand the new edge computing ecosystem, but to make more predictable, data-informed business decisions. Collaboration among these leaders, as well as external partners in the ecosystem, will be critical for the edge journey ahead – but more progress must be made to better leverage the edge and transform the business. This segment is sponsored by AT&T Cybersecurity. Visit https://securityweekly.com/attrsac to learn more about them!   EASM is a critical component of continuous threat exposure management and a necessary step in improving validation and vulnerability management processes. Gartner recently published a report describing the evolution of EASM and where it's headed in the market. e're excited to see the market move in this direction because, at NetSPI, we're already committed to investing in our team and technology to stay ahead of these trends. We already have a head start.   This segment is sponsored by NetSpi. Visit https://securityweekly.com/netspirsac to learn more about them!   Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/esw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw316