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Zero trust security is an IT security model that requires strict identity verification for every person and device trying to access resources on a private network, regardless of whether they are internal or external users No single technology is associated with zero trust architecture; it is a holistic approach to network security that incorporates several different principles and technologies.
Traditional IT network security is based on the perimeter/firewall concept. In this methodology it is hard for external users to gain access, but internal users are trusted by default. The problem with this approach is that once an attacker gains access to the network, there is no stopping them. Additionally, almost 70% of breaches come from internal sources.
This vulnerability with this model is further exacerbated by the fact that companies have their data distributed across many locations and systems. Today, information is often spread across cloud vendors, which makes it more difficult to have a single security control for an entire network.
Zero trust security means that no one is trusted by default from inside or outside the network, and verification is required from everyone trying to gain access to resources on the network.
Skyfall can implement a solution based upon Zero Trust principle and methodology to support any coporate environment
Another principle of zero trust security is least-privilege access. This means giving users only as much access as they need, therefore limiting exposure to sensitive parts of the network.
Zero trust networks also utilize microsegmentation. Microsegmentation is the practice of breaking up security perimeters into small zones to maintain separate access for separate parts of the network. For example, a network with files living in a single data center that utilizes microsegmentation may contain dozens of separate, secure zones. A person or program with access to one of those zones will not be able to access any of the other zones without separate authorization.
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is also a core value of zero trust security. MFA simply means requiring more than one piece of evidence to authenticate a user; just entering a password is not enough to gain access. 2-factor authorization (2FA) is used In addition to entering a password, users who enable 2FA for these services must also enter a code sent to another device, such as a mobile phone, thus providing two pieces of evidence that they are who they claim to be.
In addition to controls on user access, zero trust also requires strict controls on device access. Zero trust systems need to monitor how many different devices are trying to access their network and ensure that every device is authorized. This further minimizes the attack surface of the network.