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Zero Trust Security

Why Is Zero Trust Adoption So Important Today?

The complexity of today’s business structures and the rise of digital transformation drive organizations to modernize their security approach. The zero trust approach redefines security by making denied access the default response.

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Verify Explicitly

Verify each request for access or execution as though it originates from an open network.

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Restrict Access

Apply “least privilege” user access control based on the minimum permissions required to carry out a task.

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Assume Breach

Reduce risk by inspecting and monitoring every activity. Use analytics to get visibility and drive threat detection.

How to Build a Zero Trust Architecture

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Understanding the Zero Trust Concept

Zero trust is about removing implicit trust by creating policy-based controls that limit user access without impacting employee productivity. By adopting the “assume breach” approach, continuous monitoring, adaptive risk policies, and advanced user authentication become consistent practices that provide a more suited security infrastructure for today’s workforce.

Become a Zero Trust Expert >

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Comprehensive Security Is Key

Organizations need an inclusive platform that can handle a unified security architecture to fully enable zero trust security and strengthen threat defense. A strong identity framework, automated application and device control, and user access policy management are the key elements of comprehensive security.

Bring Modern Security to Your Organization >

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Maturity Assessment Quiz

Did you know that enabling zero trust security can help to reduce costs and centralize security management? Our short assessment quiz gives you guidance to evaluate your security posture and the steps you need to take to progress in your zero trust adoption journey.

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Zero trust adoption enabled companies to invest in and embrace modern technology while warding off the risk of advanced threats.
  • 77% of companies are implementing zero trust security to support hybrid workforces
  • 72% of companies believe that access and data control are key objectives of zero trust security
  • Despite having in-house IT resources, many companies are struggling to keep up with continuous monitoring
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