Zero Trust Architecture

Never Trust, Always Verify - Modern security for modern threats

What is Zero Trust?

Zero Trust is a security model that assumes no implicit trust for any user, device, or serviceβ€”regardless of whether they're inside or outside the network perimeter. Every access request is fully authenticated, authorized, and encrypted before granting access.

Traditional Security

"Castle and moat" - Trust everything inside the perimeter

Zero Trust Model

"Never trust, always verify" - Verify every access request

Core Principles of Zero Trust

1. Verify Explicitly

Always authenticate and authorize based on all available data points including user identity, location, device health, service or workload, data classification, and anomalies.

  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
  • Device health verification
  • Behavioral analytics
  • Contextual access policies

2. Least Privilege Access

Limit user access with Just-In-Time and Just-Enough-Access (JIT/JEA), risk-based adaptive policies, and data protection to help secure both data and productivity.

  • Role-based access control (RBAC)
  • Time-limited permissions
  • Micro-segmentation
  • Privileged access management

3. Assume Breach

Minimize blast radius and segment access. Verify end-to-end encryption and use analytics to get visibility, drive threat detection, and improve defenses.

  • Network segmentation
  • Continuous monitoring
  • Threat detection & response
  • Incident response planning

Interactive Zero Trust Simulation

Click on each node to see how Zero Trust verification works. Watch how access requests are verified at each step.

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Access Log:

Click a node to start verification process...

Zero Trust Maturity Model

Organizations typically progress through these stages when implementing Zero Trust. Click each stage to learn more.

Stage 0: Traditional

Perimeter-based security with VPNs and firewalls

Stage 1: Initial

Basic MFA and identity management

Stage 2: Advanced

Policy-driven access, micro-segmentation

Stage 3: Optimal

Full automation, AI-driven policies

Implementing Zero Trust

Phase 1: Assess

  • Identify critical assets and data
  • Map current security posture
  • Assess user and device inventory
  • Identify gaps in visibility
  • Define success metrics

Phase 2: Build

  • Deploy identity & access management
  • Implement micro-segmentation
  • Enable MFA everywhere
  • Deploy endpoint protection
  • Establish policy framework

Phase 3: Optimize

  • Continuous monitoring & analytics
  • Automate policy enforcement
  • Refine access policies
  • Integrate threat intelligence
  • Regular security assessments

Zero Trust Technologies

Identity & Access

  • Azure AD / Okta / Auth0
  • FIDO2 / WebAuthn
  • Privileged Access Management
  • Conditional Access Policies

Network Security

  • Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP)
  • Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
  • Micro-segmentation tools
  • Cloud Security Posture Management

Endpoint & Data

  • Endpoint Detection & Response
  • Mobile Device Management
  • Data Loss Prevention
  • Cloud Access Security Brokers

Visibility & Analytics

  • SIEM platforms
  • User Behavior Analytics (UBA)
  • Network Traffic Analysis
  • Threat Intelligence Platforms