Zero Trust is based on the principle of zero trust. It is a security model that assumes no users, applications, or devices are trustworthy.
Zero Trust does not rely on the old assumption that everything within the company’s digital walls is automatically safe.
The security model recognizes that security threats can come from both inside and outside. From the outside, we know we can be exposed to targeted attacks. From the inside, we can have anything from a slightly clumsy employee clicking on a link in an email to a malicious insider looking to enrich themselves.
Always verify, never trust: All requests must go through strict authentication and authorization processes.
Segment the network: Divide your network into smaller zones to limit access. This also reduces the potential damage when a breach occurs. Attacks are inevitable, but by segmenting the network, you limit the scope of such an attack. Give employees access only to what they need to do their job.
Leadership and Zero Trust: If leaders give themselves access to the entire network, they have essentially created a golden key that gives digital thieves access to everything they own. By practicing Zero Trust, leaders can create without worries.
Have continuous monitoring in place: Log and analyze all activities on the network to identify potential threats and suspicious behavior.
Automated security response: Integrate with automated security solutions that can isolate threats and take immediate action in response to anomalous behavior.
Sicra recommends that companies practice Zero Trust on all IT solutions they use. This allows everyone to create with minimal risk of data loss. Although it may be tempting to give yourself or others full access to the company’s data, it exposes the company to unnecessary risk.
If your company needs a partner to figure out how to implement and practice Zero Trust, we at Sicra can guide and propose a tailored solution that meets your specific needs.
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