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\"Golden<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aladdin: Do you trust me? <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jasmine: Yes\u2026 <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The king\u2019s men have just discovered the runaway princess\u2019 hiding place<\/a>. At which point, Jasmine is faced with a tough decision: should she accept her fate or take a leap of faith? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The princess navigates the world with a \u201ctrust nothing; verify everything\u201d approach. But intuition tells her \u201ca whole new world\u201d awaits with the handsome Aladdin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Unfortunately for IT admins, trusting unknown network users and devices doesn\u2019t end with singing songs on magic carpet rides. According to the 2021 Cost of a Data Breach Report<\/a>, hackers cost companies $4.24 million per incident on average. That\u2019s the highest cost in the 17-year history of IBM\u2019s annual report. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An increasing number of organizations are adopting Zero Trust security<\/a> models in response, including the U.S. federal government<\/a>. But misunderstandings within the IT community remain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we\u2019ll dive into what Zero Trust is and isn\u2019t. We\u2019ll also answer the question: Is Zero Trust a long-term security solution? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Zero Trust (Beyond the Buzz)?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Confusion around Zero Trust stems from buzzword saturation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For startups, it\u2019s words like disruptive<\/em>, democratize<\/em>, and agile<\/em>. In the IT industry, we have net neutrality<\/em>, datafication<\/em>, and hyper-automation<\/em>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless of the industry, we\u2019ve all heard jargon thrown around without it being clearly defined. Understandably, the term Zero Trust is no different. Here\u2019s what it actually means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zero Trust <\/strong>is a security framework that combines factors like microsegmentation<\/a>, identity and access management<\/a> tools, and the principle of least privilege (PoLP<\/a>) with the philosophy of our (my) favorite princess: trust nothing; verify everything. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zero Trust security is not<\/em> any singular tool, technology, or product. Rather, it\u2019s an approach to security that involves using a combination of tools to employ specific strategies designed to minimize risk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This realization, understandably, comes as a disappointment to any IT admin seeking a magic bullet. Afterall, SaaS vendors sold them the dream that Zero Trust is the latest and greatest security tool they must have in their arsenal! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rushing to purchase singular tools \u2014 without first outlining overarching strategies \u2014 left a sour taste in the mouths of some IT managers. Many small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have wasted budgets on ad hoc purchases that weren\u2019t compatible with existing IT systems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s why cybersecurity industry leader Forrester recommends taking an incremental approach when moving away from perimeter-based infrastructures. Put simply, switching to Zero Trust is worthwhile, but only when completed in small steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more in Forrester Research: A Practical Guide To A Zero Trust Implementation<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 3 Principles of Zero Trust<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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As mentioned above, Zero Trust isn\u2019t a security tool, but a security framework. Regardless of the organizational infrastructure in place, true Zero Trust programs include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n