Never Trust, Always Verify. What Is Zero Trust?
1. The Origins of Zero Trust 1.1. What Is Zero Trust Zero Trust is a security model based on the principle of " never trust by default, and always verify every access request " . 1.1.1. Never Trust, Always Verify Never trust, always verify Users, devices, and network locations are not trusted by default. Even the internal network is not assumed to be safe. Every access request is always subject to Authentication and Authorization. 1.1.2. Least Privilege Access Principle of Least Privilege Users are granted only the minimum permissions necessary to perform their job. Unnecessary access privileges are not permitted. 1.1.3. Assume Breach Assume Breach Systems are designed on the premise that they may already have been compromised. Systems are designed to prevent the spread of an attack even if one occurs. 1.2. The Background of Zero Trust In 2010, a large-scale cyberattack known as Operation Aurora took place. Overview...