In a cloud-first, hybrid environment, the network perimeter is blurring. Traditional security approaches such as firewalls and antivirus solutions that focus purely on outsider threat are therefore being rendered moot. All this, while cyberattacks get increasingly sophisticated and intense. It’s time to take a more proactive approach to security.
Based on the idea of “never trust, always verify,” the Zero Trust security model removes implicit trust that is built into the security fabric of enterprises. The approach ensures that the right people are getting the right level of access across the enterprise, thereby improving security posture and end-user productivity.
A Zero Trust security framework continuously identifies and eliminates uncertainty in enforcing security rules. This helps combat an ever-evolving threat landscape. Zero trust framework also prevents lateral movement across networks of compromised systems by implementing context-based access control. This helps reduce the risks associated with privileged users, who have the ability to move around the network and compromise security. With a Zero Trust framework, organizations can enjoy better visibility into user activities, protect valuable assets, and ensure compliance.