Zero Trust
Definition
Zero Trust is a security framework that requires all users and devices — whether inside or outside the network perimeter — to be authenticated, authorized, and continuously validated before being granted access to resources.
Buyer context
Zero Trust operates on the principle of 'never trust, always verify.' Rather than assuming everything behind the corporate firewall is safe, Zero Trust architectures verify every request as though it originates from an open network. This model relies heavily on identity verification, micro-segmentation, least-privilege access, and continuous monitoring.