Cybersecurity in the Age of Zero Trust

The traditional perimeter-based security model is obsolete. Identity is the new perimeter. Zero Trust is not just a technology; it's a security philosophy that assumes no user or device is trustworthy by default, regardless of their location.

The core pillars of Zero Trust include explicit verification, least privilege access, and assumed breach. Explicit verification means authenticating and authorizing every access request based on all available data points—user identity, location, device health, and data classification.

Least privilege access ensures that users only have access to the specific resources they need to do their jobs, minimizing the blast radius in case of a compromise.

Implementing Zero Trust requires a holistic approach, accurate asset inventory, strong identity management, and continuous monitoring.