The traditional approach to security has assumed that users and devices inside a company’s network are inherently trustworthy. However, the increasing number of cyber attacks, remote working and the use of cloud services have made this approach insufficient. Modern organizations are implementing the Zero Trust model – the concept that no one and nothing should have automatic access to resources without detailed verification. In this article, we discuss what Zero Trust is, how it works and why it is the foundation of modern cyber security.
Key findings
– Zero Trust model assumes no implicit trust in users, devices and applications
– Zero Trust implementation strengthens cyber security, reducing the risk of attacks and unauthorized access
– organizations adopting this concept gain greater control, visibility and resilience to multi-vector threats
Table of contents
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What the Zero Trust model is all about
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Why traditional security is no longer enough
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Key elements of Zero Trust
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Benefits of implementation
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Who should implement the model
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FAQ
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Summary
What the Zero Trust model is all about
Zero Trust is based on the principle of “Never trust, always verify.” This means that every access – no matter where it comes from – must be verified, approved and monitored. It doesn’t matter whether the user is inside the corporate network or connecting remotely. Every access request is treated as potentially dangerous.
Why traditional security is no longer enough
In the past, companies relied mainly on perimeter protection, that is, safeguards that protect the network from the outside. The problem arises when an attacker overcomes this “external barrier.” Zero Trust eliminates this risk by applying verification at every stage and for every access. This is in response to:
– the increase in the number of devices on the network
– remote and hybrid working
– cloud storage
– the growing number of ransomware and phishing attacks
Key elements of Zero Trust
The model consists of several pillars:
– user identity verification (MFA, biometrics, privilege control)
– device health checks (updates, security, configuration)
– access control based on the principle of minimum privileges
– continuous activity monitoring
– network segmentation that prevents attackers from moving around the infrastructure
– automatic incident response
This makes the organization resilient even to distributed or multidimensional attacks.
Benefits of implementation
The Zero Trust model provides:
– a high level of protection for digital assets
– reduced risk of attacks thanks to constant verification
– full visibility of user traffic and activity
– better control over data in the cloud and on-premise systems
– compliance with regulatory requirements (NIS2, RODO, ISO27001)
– protection against unauthorized access even if perimeter security is breached
Who should implement the model
Zero Trust is especially recommended for organizations:
– operating in distributed environments
– with employees who work remotely or on the move
– storing sensitive data
– in regulated industries (finance, medicine, energy, government)
– implementing modern cloud systems and integrations
FAQ
Does Zero Trust mean inconvenience for employees?
No, if implemented correctly – processes can be automated and invisible to the user.
Does the model require major infrastructure changes?
It can be implemented in stages, adapting to the organization’s capabilities.
Does Zero Trust eliminate the risk of cyber attacks completely?
No, but it significantly reduces it and minimizes the impact of incidents.
Summary
The Zero Trust model is changing the organization’s approach to data and infrastructure protection. Through continuous verification, segmentation and access control, the model strengthens the level of
