Vulnerability Intelligence Annual Report 2025
Vulnerability Intelligence Annual Report 2025
Network Segmentation is a security strategy that divides a larger network into smaller, controlled segments. Each segment operates with specific access rules and communication restrictions.
Instead of allowing every device to freely talk to every other device, segmentation restricts communication based on trust and purpose.
This helps organizations:
Modern environments span data centers, cloud platforms, and remote devices.
Without segmentation, a single compromised account or machine can give attackers access to everything.
Segmentation reduces damage by isolating critical assets such as:
It is one of the primary defenses against internal spread during a breach.
Divides networks into large zones such as:
Rules define what traffic can move between zones.
Applies security policies at the workload or application level instead of large zones.
Key characteristics:
Used heavily in cloud and virtualized environments.
Focuses on protecting systems regardless of location (on-premises or cloud).
Access rules dynamically adapt based on trust level and behavior.
It continuously evaluates:
Combines segmentation with zero-trust principles.
Policies are created based on business intent - not just network location.
Example:
“Finance systems may only communicate with payroll service using encrypted traffic.”
The network automatically enforces and adjusts security controls.
Separate hardware networks connected through firewalls.
Uses software controls instead of physical separation.
Common methods:
More flexible and widely used in modern environments.
Network Segmentation enforces rules that control how systems communicate.
A typical segmentation approach includes
Advanced segmentation may use micro segmentation techniques for granular protection.
Limits attacker movement and contains breaches.
Malware in one segment cannot automatically spread to others.
Less network congestion due to controlled traffic flows.
Only specific systems fall within regulatory scope.
While powerful, segmentation requires careful planning.
Common challenges include
Continuous monitoring ensures segmentation remains effective.
With cloud adoption and remote work expanding the attack surface, segmentation plays a central role in zero trust architectures. It supports defense in depth and protects critical infrastructure from internal spread.
Modern ransomware attacks highlight the importance of limiting lateral movement through segmentation.
At Loginsoft, Network Segmentation is viewed as a foundational control for reducing cyber risk. By combining Vulnerability Intelligence and Threat Intelligence, we help organizations identify where segmentation gaps expose critical systems.
Loginsoft supports network segmentation strategies by
Our intelligence driven approach ensures segmentation aligns with real world threat activity and vulnerability exposure.
Q1 What is Network Segmentation?
Network Segmentation divides a network into smaller isolated segments to limit unauthorized access.
Q2 Why is Network Segmentation important?
It prevents attackers from moving freely across systems after a breach.
Q3 What is micro segmentation?
Micro segmentation applies granular security controls at the workload or application level.
Q4 Does Network Segmentation support zero trust?
Yes. Segmentation is a key component of zero trust security models.
