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Modern software delivery teams find themselves under constant pressure to maintain security and compliance without slowing down the speed of development. This usually means that they have to find a way of using automation to ensure robust governance processes that can adapt to evolving cyber threats and new regulatory requirements.

DevOps has accelerated the delivery of software, but it has also made it more difficult to stay on top of compliance issues and security threats. When applications, environments and infrastructure are constantly changing it becomes increasingly difficult to maintain a handle on compliance and security. For fast-moving teams, real time security monitoring has become essential for quickly identifying risky changes so they can be remediated before they result in security failure.

With notable advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) within cybersecurity, the prospect of a fully automated Security Operations Center (SOC) driven by AI is no longer a distant notion. This paradigm shift not only promises accelerated incident response times and a limited blast radius but also transforms the perception of cybersecurity from a deterrent to that of an innovation enabler.

The landscape of modern authentication and authorization in IT systems has evolved significantly over the years. Initially, systems relied on basic password-based mechanisms, which gradually gave way to more sophisticated methods as security demands escalated. The advent of digital certificates and biometric verification marked a significant leap, offering enhanced security.

To better protect its residents, organizations, and institutions, the European Union (EU) has strengthened its stance on cybersecurity with the introduction of NIS2 —the newly upgraded Network and Information Security Directive. This legislative framework is a response to the evolving cyber threats that show no sign of abating. In this article, we demystify NIS2 and share how it’s being used to establish a strong, unified cybersecurity framework across the EU.