Our document on Cybersecurity Trends in 2024 highlights several key points that will be fundamental to the cybersecurity ecosystem this year. The Zero-Trust model is one of the topics making a mark this year, as it is transitioning: it has moved from being a technical model to a holistic one, through the constant development of AI.

The Zero Trust model is a cybersecurity model based on the idea that no network should be considered trustworthy by default. This model acknowledges that threats can originate both internally and externally to the organisation, and therefore requires continuous verification and authentication of all users, devices, and applications. It also adopts a strategic approach that limits access only to essential resources, which facilitates the detection of anomalous behaviours, such as unauthorised access attempts or suspicious large-scale downloads. By utilising various technologies to ensure secure access to internal applications, even for remote users, the Zero Trust model significantly reduces the impact of hackers and malware, prevents data breaches, and continuously improves the organisation's security.

With the development and increasing sophistication of cyber threats, it is crucial to stay informed about the best practices and methods to protect ourselves. The Zero Trust model is a method we can use to protect our devices, systems, and data against digital threats, as it offers several significant benefits for organisations.

What are the benefits of Zero-Trust?

1. Makes applications invisible on the internet

The Zero Trust model creates a virtual network, preventing applications from being detected on a public network, thereby avoiding organisational data exposure through malware attacks or others.

2. Improves user experience

This model allows more secure, faster, uninterrupted, and direct access to the cloud, providing a consistent experience for remote users accessing corporate SaaS applications.

3. Grants greater visibility

After setting up monitoring to cover all resources and activities, you will have complete visibility of who (or what) is accessing your system, with information about the time, location, and applications involved in each access request. The security system of the Zero Trust model detects unusual behaviours, tracking all activities that occur.

4. Microsegments networks

The Zero Trust model enables organisations to create software-defined perimeters and divide the corporate network into multiple microsegments, preventing threat movement and reducing the likelihood of cyberattacks.

 

The Zero Trust model provides a consistent and productive security experience for users, regardless of their location or devices, adapting to the demands of digital transformation and emerging new technologies. Thus, it offers constant and accessible protection for users, facilitating proactive threat management and allowing IT teams to apply consistent and effective security policies, to quickly respond to cybersecurity incidents.