The Zero Trust architecture is particularly at home in the areas of cybercrime and cybersecurity as well as digital transformation. It describes a modern approach to IT security that helps companies to protect themselves effectively against digital attacks.
Unlike in the past, where trust prevailed within a company network, the Zero Trust architecture basically trusts no one - regardless of whether they are employees, devices or applications. Every request must first be authenticated and authorised before access is granted. The motto: "Trust no one, check everything!"
Imagine a company like a building. In the past, all you needed was a door key and you could move around freely. With Zero Trust, every room remains locked; for any further access, even to the toilet, you need extra authorisation.
This approach enables companies to better prevent attackers from continuing to move around the system undisturbed in the event of a successful break-in. Especially in times when many people are working from home and devices are accessing the company network from anywhere, the zero-trust architecture is becoming increasingly important. It ensures that sensitive data remains protected in the best possible way.
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