For decades, the primary model for network security was the “castle-and-moat” approach. Build a strong firewall (the moat) around your network (the castle), and trust everyone inside. But in a world of remote work, cloud applications, and sophisticated phishing attacks, that moat is full of holes.
Enter Zero Trust. It’s not a single tool, but a strategic security framework built on a simple principle: Never trust, always verify.
How Zero Trust Works:
A Zero Trust architecture assumes a breach is inevitable or has already happened. Therefore, it grants access to applications and data based not on a user’s location (inside or outside the network), but on a strict set of controls:
- User Identity: Who is requesting access? (Verified with multi-factor authentication).
- Device Health: What device are they using? Is it secure and compliant?
- Request Context: When, where, and why is this access being requested?
Access is granted on a per-session, least-privilege basis. Even if an attacker steals an employee’s credentials, they can’t freely roam your network.
Why Your Business Should Care:
- Secures Remote Work: Perfectly suited for a hybrid workforce, ensuring security follows the user, not the location.
- Contains Breaches: If a device is compromised, the blast radius is limited. The attacker can’t move laterally to your most sensitive data.
- Supports Compliance: Provides the granular control and logging needed to meet modern data protection regulations.
Implementing Zero Trust can seem daunting, but it’s a journey worth starting. Talk to our security team about how we can help you build a more resilient, verify-first security posture.