Zero-Trust Framework

W hat is a Zero-Trust Security Model?

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In today's digital age, it's more important than ever to protect your organization's network from cyber threats. One way to do this is by implementing the zero-trust framework.

In simple terms, it’s a security model that assumes that all users and devices trying to access your network are potentially compromised, and therefore must be verified and authenticated before being granted access to apps and data. This is in contrast to the traditional "trust but verify" approach, where certain parts of a network are considered to be more secure and are therefore trusted without verification.

K ey components to a Zero-Trust security

What Does the Process Entail

Verify Users

Every user and device trying to access your network must be verified and authenticated. This can be done through multi-factor authentication, digital certificates, or biometric verification.

Microsegmentation

Your entire network should be segmented into smaller, isolated sections. This is done so that if a breach does happen to occur, the damage is contained to a much smaller area.

Continuous Monitoring

Your network should be constantly monitored for suspicious activity, so that any potential threats can be quickly identified and dealt with. This ensures your remote access hasn't been compromised.

Least Privilege Access

Users should only ever be given access to the resources they need to do their job, and no more than that. This helps to reduce the attack surface of your network and ensure protection.

At TSI, we have implemented zero-trust measures for our clients for years as a part of our cybersecurity compliance work. The new element is that there are now additional applications called zero-trust network access solutions that can streamline the processes involved in maintaining a zero-trust network and can more easily accommodate the management of remote workers.

I mplementing Zero-Trust

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While a gold standard for cybersecurity, implementing a zero-trust framework for small and medium-sized businesses is a resource-intensive process that could take a long time to implement. We help our clients get there faster without the engagement of massive internal resources. It's important to keep in mind that implementing a zero-trust framework for your organization is an ongoing process and security measures must be regularly updated and reviewed to ensure they are effective. For more information on zero-trust, get in touch!