Understanding the Zero Trust Security Model: A Simple Guide for Everyone
Introduction: What is Zero Trust? Imagine living in a house where no one is allowed in—even your family—unless they show an ID and prove they belong there, every single time. That’s the essence of Zero Trust Security in the digital world. Zero Trust is not a product—it’s a security mindset : “Never trust, always verify.” This model assumes that no user or device—inside or outside your organization—should be trusted by default. Why Traditional Security Isn’t Enough Anymore Earlier, organizations used a “castle-and-moat” approach: Build a strong perimeter (like firewalls). Trust everything inside the network. But today: Employees work from home. Apps are hosted on cloud platforms. Hackers often enter through stolen credentials or phishing. So once inside, attackers roam freely. That’s where Zero Trust flips the model. Core Principles of Zero Trust Here are the pillars that make Zero Trust work: Pillar Description Verify Explicitly Always authentic...