Would you feel safe staying at a hotel that, instead of unique locks, each door used the same key as all of the others? Probably not—because if someone got in, they could take whatever they wanted. That’s similar to how old-school cybersecurity worked. Once someone got into a company’s network, they could access almost everything, making it easy for hackers to steal information. But today, many businesses use a better security framework called zero-trust security. In today’s blog, we discuss what zero-trust security is and why it’s safer.
Zero-trust security is all about being extra careful. It means that nothing and no one inside a company’s network is trusted automatically. Instead, everything has to prove it has permission to be there, even if it’s already inside the network.
Returning to our hotel example, imagine that the hotel used a unique lock on each room's door instead of using a marginally better version of the honor system. Even if someone managed to find your floor, they still can’t get in the room unless they have your room’s access code. Zero-trust security works the same way by adding multiple layers of security to keep data safe.
For zero-trust security to work, companies need to focus on these seven things:
Zero-trust security is all about being cautious and making sure every user and device proves it’s allowed to be on the network. By checking everything—even what’s already inside—companies can ensure their information stays safe.
Want to know more about keeping your business secure? Give the IT professionals at SouthBridge Consulting LLC a call today at (281) 816-6430 to learn more.
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