Security News > 2021 > December > Zero trust isn’t just for IT, it can also protect targeted critical infrastructure
Let's examine some of the big challenges in OT security, and how zero trust can fix them.
Zero trust is a security framework that assumes every user or device is a potential threat.
Implementing zero trust requires an understanding of best practices to keep OT environments safe.
While implementing zero trust tools may break old patterns, it is necessary to make some uncomfortable changes for the betterment of security.
Zero trust is particularly effective in policing remote access, which has gained steam during the pandemic with so many people working from home.
Remote Desktop Protocol was an attack vector 71 billion times between January 2020 and June 2021, according to ESET. What makes zero trust a great approach to securing OT is the ability to map out where a company's crown jewels are and then control access to those assets before attackers can breach the OT network.
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