What is Zero Trust?
Zero Trust: Zero Trust is a security framework that requires all users and devices: whether inside or outside the network perimeter: to be continuously authenticated, authorised, and validated before being granted access to resources.
Zero Trust Explained in Detail
The traditional "castle-and-moat" model assumes everything inside the corporate network is trustworthy. Zero Trust eliminates that assumption entirely: "never trust, always verify."
Core Principles
- Verify explicitly: Authenticate and authorise based on all available data points: identity, location, device health, data classification.
- Use least-privilege access: Limit user access with just-in-time and just-enough-access (JIT/JEA) policies.
- Assume breach: Minimise blast radius through micro-segmentation and end-to-end encryption.
Why Zero Trust Matters in 2026
With remote work, cloud-native infrastructure, and AI-driven attacks becoming the norm, perimeter-based security is no longer sufficient. Zero Trust architectures reduce lateral movement and limit the damage of compromised credentials.
How Hunto AI Helps with Zero Trust
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