Traditionally, security meant "if you're on the office Wi-Fi, we trust you." But in 2024, the identity of the user is more important than their location.
Never Trust, Always Verify
In a Zero Trust architecture, every request is inspected, authenticated, and authorized regardless of where it originates. Even if you're sitting in the server room, your computer doesn't get a "free pass."
The Three Pillars
- Identity: Strong MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) is required for every user.
- Endpoint Health: Is the device patched? Does it have encryption enabled?
- Least Privilege: Users only get access to the specific apps they need to do their job, not the whole network.