What is Zero Trust – Zero Assumptions?
Zero Trust – Zero Assumptions is a security strategy and framework that requires everyone – users and devices – to verify their identity before accessing resources, whether inside or outside the organization’s network. Instead of assuming trust based on location or identity, it continuously checks credentials and security settings to ensure only authorized access to applications and data is permitted. This is a multiple point check where all points of assessment must be met.
Core Concepts of Zero Trust Security
Trust is not Assumed
Zero Trust assumes that threats can originate from both inside and outside the network. As a result, it enforces continuous identity verification and security checks for every user and device before granting access.
Continuous Monitoring
Security validation isn’t a one-time event – Zero Trust ensures constant tracking and authentication throughout a session. This proactive approach allows organizations to detect and address potential threats in real time through Tier III – Advanced IT Managed Services.
Robust Security Coverage
Designed to protect modern digital environments, Zero Trust adapts to local networks, cloud systems, and hybrid setups. This makes it ideal for organizations with remote employees, complex cloud infrastructures, or those facing advanced cyber threats like ransomware.
The Three Key Principles of Zero Trust
The Zero Trust model is based on three (3) key principles. These are:
Constant Verification
“Never trust, always verify” is a core principle of Zero Trust. This approach ensures that no user, device, or application is automatically trusted, whether inside or outside the network and takes place automatically through a Preventive Maintenance approach. Instead, continuous, and dynamic verification is required, granting access only based on real-time risk assessments.
Automating Context Collection and Response
Strong security depends on gathering detailed data, such as endpoints, data access and workloads to name a few, from across the IT environment. Zero Trust prioritizes automated context collection and real-time responses, allowing security systems to swiftly and accurately react to emerging threats.
Reduce the Attack Range
If a breach occurs, containing the damage quickly is essential. Zero Trust helps by restricting an attacker’s movement within the network, limiting their reach, and reducing potential harm. This controlled access gives security teams valuable time to detect, respond to, neutralize, and quarantine the threat.
Why Choose Zero Trust for Your Organization?
The Zero Trust – Zero Assumptions framework strengthens cybersecurity by eliminating blind trust and implementing continuous, automated protection across all access points. All points must be check and all points must pass assumption. Contact ION Technology Group today at service@iontg.com, 1.856.719.1818 to learn more about how you can protect your technology environment in the modern workplace.
