Security News > 2021 > April > Approaching zero trust security strategically

Accurately summarizing the complexities of this implementation process, the National Security Agency released its latest government and industry guidance on the importance of integrating zero trust security.

As zero trust is a model, not a single technology or a product, the mindset required for zero trust must be embraced for any implementation to be successful.

One of the crucial first steps in implementing a holistic zero trust approach is to determine which of your already existing IT infrastructure and cybersecurity controls are already zero trust-compatible or could easily be updated or replaced.

If you need to add new zero trust solutions to your IT security infrastructure, look for solutions that are compatible with the latest zero trust standards, such as NIST SP 800-207.

Pick a focus area, such as the implementation of zero trust identities, before branching out into other areas like zero trust networking, devices, workloads or data.

Using a "Security by design" approach, a properly implemented, multi-layered zero trust security solution minimizes the potential damage an internal or external adversary can inflict.

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