Infosys TechCompass

Workplace security and user privacy

Trend 5: Integrated data security solutions gain popularity

Companies are going digital faster than ever, with Microsoft and Google being prominent players in this transformation. However, the rise of borderless workplaces has heightened concerns about data security and privacy, emphasizing the need for robust security measures. Central to data security is data classification, categorizing data by sensitivity. Enterprises use protection services across platforms like email, cloud apps, and devices. Integrated solutions manage the entire data life cycle, from classification to secure disposal.

Microsoft 365’s security stack — comprising Microsoft Information Protection, O365 Data Leakage Prevention, Microsoft Defender for cloud apps, and BitLocker — provides comprehensive protection across Office365, Windows 10/11, MS Teams, SharePoint Online, and Exchange Online. By adopting these measures, organizations can safeguard data while enabling seamless collaboration and productivity.

A German specialty chemicals company partnered with Infosys to secure its digital workplace with a unified data protection system. They aimed for unified data classification, labeling, encryption, and protection across user devices and applications. Infosys helped the firm implement a zero-trust framework for over 20,000 endpoints, ensuring critical data security throughout the life cycle of the device.

Workplace security and user privacy

Trend 6: Zero trust and SASE together establish a perimeter-less workplace

Enterprises increasingly transition from traditional virtual private networks (VPNs) to ZTNA for its flexibility and enhanced security. However, this shift toward a more mobile and cloud-centric workforce amplifies complexity, putting enterprises and stakeholders at risk. Enterprises have isolated processes for networking- and security-related functions, creating inefficiencies and preventing an end-to-end view.

To address these complexities, enterprises are increasingly adopting a zero-trust architecture within the SASE framework. SASE simplifies security by moving controls closer to users and data (the “edge”), replacing legacy network technologies. This “as a service” model delivers several benefits, including improved return on investment (ROI), stronger security, and reduced complexity. As a result, many organizations are embracing SASE and implementing modern security solutions like ZTNA and CASB.

An Australian mining company partnered with Infosys to deliver an SASE solution using Palo Alto Prisma Access. This allowed the enterprise to deliver a zero-trust security architecture, ensuring secure access for 15,000 global users across client headquarters, branch offices, and mobile locations. The solution provides secured access to cloud and data center applications across five data centers, 130 remote networks (branch offices), and the internet. By replacing legacy VPNs, the company established secure workplace connectivity with low latency and high resilience.