Zero Trust Architecture: Never Trust, Always Verify
Traditional security models often rely on a strong perimeter around an organization's network. But with cloud services, remote work, mobile devices, APIs, and distributed applications, the traditional perimeter is no longer enough. Zero Trust Architecture takes a different approach: never automatically trust a user, device, application, or network connection. Verify access continuously based on identity, context, and risk. What is Zero Trust? Zero Trust is a security model that assumes no user or device should be trusted by default, even if it is already inside the organization's network. Every access request should be authenticated, authorized, and evaluated before access is granted. Why Zero Trust is Important Reduces unauthorized access Limits the impact of compromised accounts Protects sensitive resources Supports secure remote work Reduces lateral movement by attackers Core Principles of Zero Trust 1. Verify Explicitly Authenticate and authorize users and devices using ava...