Zero Trust

Zero Trust is a cybersecurity strategy that assumes no user, device, or network connection should be automatically trusted — even if they're inside your network perimeter. Instead of the traditional 'castle and moat' approach where everything inside the firewall is trusted, Zero Trust requires continuous verification of every access request.

The core principle is 'never trust, always verify.' Every time a user or device tries to access a resource, their identity, device health, and authorization are verified before access is granted. Access is given with the minimum privileges needed and only for the duration required.

The DoD has adopted Zero Trust as a strategic priority, and its principles are increasingly reflected in compliance requirements. While full Zero Trust implementation is complex, adopting its principles — least privilege, micro-segmentation, continuous verification — strengthens your overall security posture.