However, traditional perimeter-based models (monolithic network perimeter) do not implement the concept of Zero Trust. As a result, Zero Trust has emerged as a framework that places organizations on a transformative cybersecurity journey. Zero Trust identifies a solution to protecting decentralized networks by eliminating implicit trust and forcing strict verification on every user, device, and interaction. This article will look at the principles and components of Zero Trust, identity verification, microsegmentation, and continuous monitoring. It explores the infrastructure’s capability to protect sensitive data across different environments, including financial institutions, health systems, and government infrastructure. Similarly, the article also looks at the tools and technologies that facilitate the implementation of Zero Trust, shares real success case studies, and discusses the challenges organizations have to overcome during adoption, including the technical barriers and resource constraints. It also examines how Zero Trust plays a critical part in meeting regulatory compliance requirements and nicely blows away the myths around its complexity and cost. The article then looks forward, examining how Zero Trust will evolve through the integration of AI, quantum-resistant crypto, and more, as well as its widespread commercial use. The article also presents practical tips on transitioning to Zero Trust and adapting the framework to changing threats to ensure that organizations remain secure against fresh threats. As Zero Trust becomes a defense mechanism to be embraced, it becomes a proactive strategy to secure decentralized networks and develop long-term resilience in today’s increasingly connected world.
Zero Trust Framework, Cybersecurity, Decentralized Networks, Perimeter Security, Identity Verification
IRE Journals:
Himmat Rathore
"Zero Trust Frameworks: Redefining Perimeter Security for Decentralized Networks" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 7 Issue 9 2024 Page 337-351
IEEE:
Himmat Rathore
"Zero Trust Frameworks: Redefining Perimeter Security for Decentralized Networks" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 7(9)