ZERO TRUST NETWORK ARCHITECTURE







THE FEATURES OF A ZERO TRUST NETWORK ARCHITECTURE
Windows 7 is still the most common operating system in use today. But as mentioned, it will only receive security updates until January 2021. What steps are you taking now? Are you planning to update your operating system? Upgrading to Windows 10 requires you to meet its system requirements. Are your machines capable of migrating to Windows 10 platform? Are you willing to spend money on hardware and software upgrades? Stop worrying about the technical details and relieve yourself from stress. Migrating to a cloud-based zero trust network will save you time, money, and effort. Here are the features that a zero trust network architecture provides:
Features | Description |
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Work Difficulty Reduction | Do not stress about the technical details of upgrading your old equipment. Your cloud service provider will lend their hardware and software equipment. They will configure, set up, and manage your network. |
Skill Shortage Decrease | Cybercrimes are rampant today. There is not enough cybersecurity experts to combat cybercriminals. A skill shortage exists, and the demand for cybersecurity professionals is high. It is also expensive to hire them. A zero trust network architecture fills this gap. |
Protection of Business and Client Data | Migrating to a zero trust network architecture stops data breaches from happening. An attacker would need different access codes for each network segment. It is like a firewall defending each network segment against threats 24/7. |
Satisfying End-User Experience | People hate it when there’s a distraction or disruption while working. Migrating to a zero trust network architecture eliminates this stress. A happy employee is a productive employee. A productive employee attracts more customers and business opportunities. |
Faster Breach Detection | A zero trust network architecture assumes that the network is hostile by default. Location is no longer an indicator of trust. A threat can come from within the network itself. A zero trust network architecture enforces the “never trust and always verify” principle. Detecting malicious activities before it does any harm is possible. |
THE PRINCIPLES OF A ZERO TRUST NETWORK ARCHITECTURE
The success of a zero trust network architecture relies on the main principles behind it. Here are the zero trust network architecture key principles:
Principle | Description |
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“Never Trust Anything or Anyone” | A threat can either be external or internal. Users and devices don’t have network access by default, only if they pass identity verification first. |
Least-Privilege Access | A user or device gaining network access is still bound by restrictions. Doing this minimizes the potential security risks. Imagine the consequences if a user or device gets admin access. They can wreak havoc on the network, leading to loss of income. |
Microsegmentation | A “divide-and-conquer” algorithm breaks down a problem into two or more sub-problems. Repeat this process until the problem becomes simple enough to solve. Microsegmentation divides a network into smaller zones. Each zone has its own security measures in place. |
Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) | Login is the primary form of authentication. You enter your username and password and the system checks it. After successful verification, you then gain network access. MFA mixes two or more authentication methods. A sample MFA is login authentication and biometric authentication. |
Strict Controls on Device Access | If users have access restrictions, devices get them as well. A zero trust network watches over the number of devices trying to gain access. Those devices with authorization only gain network access. This is possible using device certificates and a whitelisting feature. |
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