Security a mysterious 'black box'? At Wortell you get transparency

In the world of cybersecurity, transparency is often a complex concept. Organizations want clarity about the measures that their (security) partners take for them, but there are limits to how much insight can be shared without endangering digital security. This tension between transparency and digital security raises important questions: How do you gain insight and trust without cybercriminals unintentionally gaining access to critical information?

Transparency does not mean that all details of security measures are made public. It is mainly a matter of openness to your organization: communicating clearly about processes, risks and actions, so that you know what is happening and why. At the same time, transparency in cybersecurity also requires a trade-off. Crucial details that can expose vulnerabilities must be carefully protected. 

The meaning of transparency in cybersecurity 

Transparency can be defined as providing insight and openness, with the aim of building trust. Transparency within cybersecurity means that your organization gains insight into how threats are detected and mitigated. But transparency must always go hand in hand with discretion. Cybercriminals are not supposed to get a complete picture of the measures applied, as this can actually create risks. 

This balance is similar to an airport: travelers see security measures such as checks and security guards, which gives them a sense of security. At the same time, the underlying processes and protocols are not publicly known, in order to prevent abuse. This balance between visibility and protection is also crucial in cybersecurity. 

How transparency and security go hand in hand

To provide insight and control, online portals help in which you can follow the activities of your (security) partner. Such a system can provide insight into: 

• What threats are detected and how they are responded to. 

• What measures have been taken to mitigate risks. 

• How these measures contribute to compliance with regulations such as NEN7510 and NIS2. 

A good transparent approach is limited to the information needed to provide confidence and oversight, without disclosing specific technical details that could pose a risk. 

Transparency as part of the collaboration 

Transparency is more than just reporting; It also requires an open dialogue. Think of organizing user groups, in which you can indicate what information you need to gain better insight into the security processes. In addition, visits to a Cyber Defense Center (CDC) are a valuable way to gain insight into how specialists work, without sharing sensitive information. It helps very much that this Cyber Defense Center (CDC) is easy to visit, because it is in the Netherlands.  

A balance between openness and protection 

The demand for transparency in cybersecurity will only increase in the coming years. Organizations want more insight into the activities of their (security) partners, not only to gain trust, but also to comply with increasingly strict regulations. At the same time, the balance between openness and protection remains essential: transparency should never pose a risk to digital security. 

By setting up transparency in the right way, with openness to customers and discretion with regard to concrete security measures, cybersecurity can contribute to trust, control and strong cooperation. 

Are you currently an MxDR user? Then you can also join our user groups. Every year we organize several of these meetings, in which you can indicate which developments you would like to see. This results in ideas that we can add to the service for our MxDR users. 

This is how our online customer portal was created. This gives you 24/7 insight into which threats we detect within your environment and you have insight into why which measures have been taken.  

Are you done with the 'black-box idea'? And does our transparent security approach appeal to you? Feel free to schedule an appointment with us. We are happy to discuss the possibilities with you.