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                                      What is Zero Trust?

                                      A security model based on the premise that no one is blindly trusted and allowed to access company assets until they have been validated as legitimate and authorized.
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                                      Zero Trust Security Model link link

                                      A zero trust security (ZT) solution is defined by the idea that no one is blindly trusted and allowed to access company assets until they have been validated as legitimate and authorized. It operates on the principle of ‘least privilege access’, which selectively grants permissions to only the resources that users or groups of users require, nothing more. Those who are granted access to the network, data, and other assets are continuously required to authenticate their identity.

                                       

                                      Blog: Getting Started with Zero Trust
                                      White Paper: Zero Trust Leading Practice


                                       

                                      A Brief History: From Perimeters to Layers link link

                                      The term was coined by Forrester analyst John Kindervag who explained the importance of inherent “non-trust” when dealing with network traffic, no matter where it comes from. The concept originated as a network security term since most businesses operated on their own in-house networks and data storage capacities at the time the concept originated.

                                      Zero trust security principles can trace their origins to a much earlier concept, put forth in 2004 by the Jericho Forum, called de-perimeterization. Perimeter security is conducted by means of firewalls and perimeter guarding for the purposes of keeping out intruders. The flaw in this strategy is the lack of safeguards once intruders breach the perimeter. De-perimeterization is a strategy of removing the standard “boundary” security separating a network from the internet and instead creating segmentation and a multi-layered security system built on encryption and authentication. Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) layers security by means of constant reauthentication and inherent distrust of all devices, users, and actions whether they exist within the perimeter or not.

                                      What are the Zero Trust Principles? link link

                                      These are the three core principles that guide the zero trust model:

                                      1. Grant the Least Amount of Privileges

                                      By granting the least amount of privilege and access as possible without impacting an individual’s ability to complete their tasks, you only grant access to resources on a case-by-case basis to exactly what is needed and nothing else.

                                      2. Never Trust, Always Verify

                                      No action or user is inherently trusted within a Zero Trust security model. Every new entry into a system or request for access to new data must come with some form of authentication to verify the identity of the user.

                                      3. Always Monitor

                                      ZT requires consistent monitoring and evaluation of user behavior, data movements, network changes, and data alterations. While authentication and privilege restrictions are the backbone, it’s always best to verify all actions taken within your organization’s infrastructure.

                                      Who Benefits from a Zero Trust Approach? link link

                                      Removing implicit trust from corporate network access and requiring verification of devices and user identities has become increasingly relevant in response to the rapid rise of mobile and remote workers. This model benefits enterprise infrastructures using:

                                      • Bring your own devices (BYOD)
                                      • Shadow IT departments
                                      • Cloud services
                                      • Mobile devices

                                      While these hybrid work trends benefit users and bring new levels of flexibility to IT, they also reduce the ability of security teams to control and secure access to data and network resources and prevent malicious attacks against company security. This model brings control back, tightening up security in the face of a dissolving network perimeter.

                                      Under a Zero Trust model, think of your network and data infrastructure as a building full of rooms with locked doors. Each lock has its own individual key, and you only grant users access only to the room with assets that they need and nothing else.

                                      What are the Types of Zero Trust? link link

                                      Implementing layered security controls protects private applications, sensitive data, and network assets, while drastically reducing risks from malicious insiders and compromised accounts.

                                      There are two current and distinct applications for the zero trust model:

                                       

                                      ZTNA, Also Known as SDP

                                      A solution designed to grant remote access to an environment is commonly referred to as Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) but is also known as a Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP). A ZTNA or SDP is a modern way to secure access to the network, which uses a cloud-first, software-based approach to replace the hardware of legacy VPNs. It creates an overlay network that securely connects users and devices over the Internet to the servers and applications they need in the data center or public cloud.

                                      What’s the difference between Zero Trust and ZTNA?

                                       

                                       

                                      ZTDP: A Netskope Zero Trust Framework

                                      ZTDP is a new security framework created by Netskope. We define Zero Trust Data Protection as an application of the core principles of zero trust to guard your data from unauthorized viewing, movement, alteration, and exfiltration.

                                      The addition of other tools like analytics platforms and inline visibility to cloud, web, and network usage allows these administrators to tailor their zero trust rules and prevent unauthorized lateral movement to other sets of data. ZTDP is a first line of defense against unauthorized data access and exfiltration.

                                      While both concepts utilize zero trust, ZTNA deals with applying the model strictly for the purposes of guarding network access, while ZTDP applies zero trust to the protection of access to data. In a perfect world, companies would utilize both concepts as a safeguard against network intrusions and data exfiltrations/alterations.

                                      Zero trust predictions and insights from Gartner

                                      80% of new digital business applications will be accessed through ZTNA
                                      of new digital business applications will be accessed through ZTNA
                                      60% of enterprises will phase out most of their remote access VPNs in favor of ZTNA
                                      of enterprises will phase out most of their remote access VPNs in favor of ZTNA

                                      SOURCE: GARTNER REPORT: THE FUTURE OF NETWORK SECURITY IS IN THE CLOUD

                                       

                                      How Does Zero Trust Fit Within the Netskope Security Infrastructure? link link

                                      To be effective in today’s cloud-first, increasingly mobile and distributed environments, zero trust solutions must blend a wide array of capabilities and technologies, from Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), to Identity and Access Management (IAM), to encryption, to scoring, to file system permissions and more.

                                      Netskope’s ZTNA Next solution is specifically designed to support diverse environments as a cloud-native ZTNA platform. It combines comprehensive access policy management, compliance assessment, integration with existing IAM and security information and event management (SIEM) solutions; and it supports any application, and any protocol – to simplify network and security operations.

                                      The solution also provides extended protection through integration with the Netskope Next Generation Secure Web Gateway (NG SWG), which comprises several integrated cloud-native technologies, including an inline CASB, data loss prevention (DLP), SWG, and advanced threat protection (ATP).

                                      This integration provides unique and unified visibility and protection of hybrid-cloud environments and enhances latency-sensitive security functions such as DLP and ATP. For example, users will be able to safely use ChatGPT and other generative AI apps due to Netskope’s real-time coaching, data protection, and application activity controls.

                                      Simply put, Netskope’s ZTNA Next provides a next-generation approach to ZT accessibility, for any application, in any environment.


                                      Meet our foundational element of Netskope One: Zero Trust Engine


                                       

                                      How Does Zero Trust fit within Security Service Edge (SSE)? link link

                                      Security Service Edge (SSE) is the convergence of multiple cloud-based security services as part of a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architecture. SSE solutions incorporate zero trust principles into their architecture as a foundational security operation. Everything from the data movement to network access is governed by zero trust so that every user is authenticated and only given access to exactly what it is they need and nothing more within an SSE security structure.

                                      The Future of Zero Trust Architecture link link

                                      ZT has evolved to encapsulate more of a general concept than just a network specific architecture. The concept is gaining foothold among all industry players and while the two most common applications exist in network (ZTNA) and data (ZTDP) spaces, this security model is expanding into other realms, such as:

                                      • Workloads
                                      • User bases
                                      • Automation
                                      • Devices

                                      The new dynamic nature and requirements of remote work and cloud environments challenge legacy security architectures from every angle. Network-centric strategies are simply not as effective as they once were at mitigating cybersecurity threats.

                                      ZT essentially adopts a “default-deny” approach to security that requires all users and devices attempting access to be verified first. Zero Trust cloud security solutions are highly scalable and give users safe access to applications, as opposed to the network, to effectively protect private applications and data from breaches or misuse. These Zero Trust capabilities combine with the far-reaching capabilities of security service edge to protect their business from an ever-evolving security landscape.

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                                      Resources

                                      Blueprint for Zero Trust in a SASE architecture

                                      Continuous Adaptive Trust—The Key to Adopting Zero Trust and SASE and How to Get There

                                      Chances are you’ve heard the term “SASE” shouted on every LinkedIn post and security tech blog in the industry. Ours is different – we’re leaving theory behind. Our blueprint has everything you need to fully understand the implications of Zero Trust within your SASE architecture.

                                      Blueprint for Zero Trust in a SASE Architecture