Definition
In cybersecurity, a walled garden is a controlled environment with limitations and boundaries to network, applications and system access. The aim is to create an isolated space to reduce exposure to cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.
Applications of Walled Garden in Cybersecurity
A walled garden is used in cybersecurity in the following ways:
- Mobile device management (MDM) systems: Enforce controls and security policies on mobile devices in an organization’s network.
- Application sandboxing: Isolate applications from primary systems to protect the host environment from malicious actions.
- Zero trust architecture: Implement strict verification methods and security access controls for all devices and users accessing the network.