Zero Trust Architecture

Zero Trust replaces the idea of a trusted internal network with explicit, continuous verification.

Core principles

• Never trust, always verify: authenticate and authorize every request.
• Least privilege: grant only the permissions a user or service needs for a task.
• Assume breach: design controls so an attacker cannot move laterally.

Implementation checkpoints

• Strong identity controls with MFA and device trust.
• Microsegmentation around critical applications and data.
• Continuous monitoring of behavior and context.