Zero Trust, Network Security, and You

Cybersecurity is one of the most important factors behind a company's success, but not every business has the means of maintaining their security with consistency. Besides, cybersecurity is such an all-encompassing term that you can never be sure which parts you should be using and which you could do without. However, one concept that should be top of mind is Zero Trust, a form of secure access that doesn't require traditional network edge.

What is Zero Trust?

Zero Trust is a security framework that requires all users, whether inside or outside of the organization's network, to be authenticated, authorized, and continuously validated for security configuration and posture before being granted or keeping access to applications and data. Also, Zero Trust assumes there is no traditional network edge. Networks can be local, in the cloud, or hybrid with resources anywhere as well as workers in any location.
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Basically, the Zero Trust model is a framework for securing infrastructure and data for today's modern digital transformation. Businesses face security concerns across remote work, hybrid cloud environments, and ransomware threats, so having a unified solution that covers all your bases can give you the peace of mind you've been missing.

How Does A Zero Trust Security Model Work?

Zero Trust combines advanced security technology with cloud workload technology to create a complete package of protection. Zero Trust is also a significant departure from traditional network security. While traditional security strategy revolved around a "trust but verify" method, it became obsolete with the rise of cloud migration of business initiatives and the acceleration of a distributed work environment due to the 2020 pandemic.

Zero Trust security architecture requires organizations to continuously monitor and validate that a user and their device have the right privileges and attributes. Essentially, the organization must know all of its service and privileged accounts and establish controls about when and where they can connect. A one-time validation isn't enough anymore because threats and user attributes can change at a moment's notice.
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As a result, organizations must ensure that all access requests are vetted prior to allowing access. Not only are you putting a Zero Trust strategy in place but you are creating Zero Trust policies that require visibility into hundreds of user and application identity attributes such as firmware versions, applications installed on endpoint, and credential privileges on different devices.

Where Zero Trust Network Access Comes Into Play For You

Implementing a Zero Trust architecture into your current security strategy would immediately decrease your chances of suffering a cyberattack or misusing credentials in the network. Zero Trust not only protects user identity but lowers the chances of human error through the constant need for credentials and access control for users. These protections extend across your entire network so it doesn't matter if your entire team is in the office or remote, your Zero Trust security model is keeping your network secure.
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Also, since it comes with the territory, you're cutting down on cost due to the Zero Trust model encompassing multiple security elements in one convenient package. For smaller businesses, this frees up more capital to focus on new options and allows for a greater degree of scalability.

Starting Your Security Journey With Confidence

​Did you know that more than 80% of all attacks involve credential misuse or stolen in the network? Not even a private network is safe from human error, but Zero Trust eliminates that threat. With a team like IntegriTel, the security of your network is guaranteed. All of our solutions utilize Zero Trust security powered by Nile to enable SMBs the flexibility and protection necessary to facilitate your growth. If you're interested in Zero Trust concepts and want access management you can trust, contact the experts at IntegriTel today.