Securing Zero Trust services
In the previous section, we reviewed VPN services for allowing remote connectivity to cloud environments.
In the past few years, a new approach has emerged allowing remote connectivity, called Zero Trust.
Zero Trust is a modern security approach that assumes no user, device, or network should be automatically trusted, regardless of their location or previous access privileges.
Key aspects of Zero Trust include the following:
- Continuous identity verification
- Least-privilege access
- Micro-segmentation
- Continuous monitoring and logging
- Focus on protecting what matters most rather than just defending against threats
The main differences between client-side VPN and the Zero Trust approach are outlined here:
- Zero Trust assumes no implicit trust, regardless of network location
- In Zero Trust, access is based on user identity, device health, and context
- Zero Trust can provide direct access to resources, potentially...
