Zero Trust is a security framework that operates on the principle of “never trust, always verify” and it assumes that threats can exist both outside and inside the network, and thus, no user or device, whether inside or outside the organization’s network, should be trusted by default.

Instead of relying solely on perimeter defenses, Zero Trust enforces continuous verification of identity, device integrity, and access permissions for every request to access resources, no matter where the request originates.

This approach minimizes the risk of lateral movement within the network and ensures that sensitive resources are only accessible by those who are properly authenticated and authorized.