Most project teams are meticulous about planning for downtime with handover notes sent, out-of-office replies set, calendars cleared. But one critical area is often overlooked:
Cybersecurity.
As an IT Project Manager, I’ve seen how opportunistic cybercriminals exploit quiet periods especially during staff absences or major handovers. With the rise of AI-powered phishing, over-permissioned accounts and sprawling third-party access, security is no longer just an “IT issue.” It’s a business risk that demands a proactive, project-driven approach.
The Threat Landscape Has Shifted
The rise in AI-enhanced attacks and growing reliance on third parties means that old security playbooks don’t cut it anymore. Key vulnerabilities include:
- AI Phishing & Human Vectors: Convincing, real-time attacks that bypass outdated training
- Internal Lateral Movement: Machines connected across environments make internal breaches easier
- Privilege Creep: Users accumulate excessive access, expanding the attack surface
- Subcontractor Risk: Vendors and third parties often lack the same standards
How We’re Responding: Insentra x Zero Networks
This is exactly why Insentra has partnered with Zero Networks a game-changer in micro-segmentation and identity-based access control.
Unlike traditional micro-segmentation approaches that are complex, static, and hard to maintain, Zero Networks delivers segmentation that works in real-time, scales with your environment, and doesn’t overwhelm your team.
According to the EMA PRISM Report, Zero Network’s key differentiators include:
- Simplicity & Efficiency
Zero Networks simplifies the implementation of segmentation, delivering comprehensive control without introducing massive complexity or operational overhead. - Real-Time Network Awareness
With always up-to-date insights into internal traffic, Zero Network enables proactive decisions and rapid containment, especially critical in high-risk periods. - Scalability
Zero Network adapts as your environment changes, so as new systems, users, and partners join, your security policies evolve with them.
Want a deeper dive? Explore the EMA PRISM Report solution profile for an unbiased look at why Zero Networks stands out in the market. - Security as a Project Outcome
As a PM, I believe successful delivery includes security built-in, not bolted on. With solutions like Zero Networks, we can:
• Reduce lateral movement risk
• Limit overprivileged access
• Gain visibility across dynamic networks
• Shift from reactive firefighting to proactive control
Zero Networks takes the guesswork out of network segmentation by automating policy creation based on your network connections, enabling you to secure assets seamlessly, quickly and without disruptions.
Security isn’t a checkbox, it’s a continuous project. With Zero Networks and Insentra, you don’t have to choose between control and complexity. You get scalable, automated segmentation that actually works.
Ready to strengthen your cybersecurity posture before the next handover?
Contact us today to see how Zero Networks can help you secure your network—without slowing your projects down.
