It’s Time to Face Your Fear and Implement Zero Trust

Let’s be clear: Zero Trust isn’t new. The industry has talked about it for over a decade and it’s moving even higher up the security agenda. Yet many organisations are still shying away from zero trust - even though they know it’s important.

It comes down to fear: of the unknown and of getting it wrong. It’s understandable, but if we take Zero Trust back to what it’s all about, you’ll see there’s no reason to shy away anymore.

What is Zero Trust (really)?

It is pretty simple: do not assume. Zero trust means having no assumptions at all. You only have to do one thing, you have to protect and not trust anymore. It’s a complete turnaround in thinking about your security.

Why do we need Zero Trust?

Assuming that nothing “bad” will happen on the “inside” is a very wrong attitude, leading to various kinds of attacks. Many years back, the Standard Firewall Configuration had at first two definitions: inside and outside. It automatically assumed that everything inside is automatically trusted, and it’s how things were done. There was no inspection done on the inside of the network, only on the outside. Nowadays, companies need solutions that don’t connect to the network and don’t assume the user’s identity. They have to prove it, not by using a password, but by certificates.

What’s stopping you from implementing Zero Trust?

The temptation is to delay because there’s no immediate implication for not doing it today. But before you know it, Zero Trust suddenly becomes a priority because you’ve been attacked and your company wants answers.

The chances are, if you don’t have a clear implementation plan, guidance on best practices or support through the process, it can feel like a massive project. Educating yourself on the principles behind zero trust builds confidence.

Zero trust provides higher security from the endpoint right through to the application than traditional approaches. By constantly authenticating and authorising, it’s possible to securely enable your mobile workforce, reduce data losses and improve productivity with streamlined access.

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