Implementing Zero Trust Security: A Practical Guide for SMBs
Making sure your business is secure is like taking out insurance for your car — you hope you’ll never need it, but when you do, you’re glad it’s there. As cyber threats grow, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) need robust security measures. Today, we’re diving into Zero Trust Security — an approach that’s rapidly gaining traction for its effectiveness and proactivity. Intrigued? Let’s take a closer look!
What is a Zero Trust Security Model?
Ever heard the phrase, “Never trust, always verify”? That’s the essence of Zero Trust Security. Unlike traditional models that assume everything inside your network is safe, Zero Trust verifies every user, device, and connection.
Key Components
- Identity and Access Management (IAM): Controls who gets in and what they can access.
- Trusted Identity Propagation: Simplifies access management and improves sign-on processes.
- Verified Access: Ensures secure access to business applications without the need for a VPN.
Why SMBs Need a Zero Trust Security Approach
You might think sophisticated security measures are just for the big players, but that’s not the case. Here’s…
