Zero Trust FAQ
Straight answers to questions about Zero Trust architecture, implementation and the business case for continuous assurance.
What is Zero Trust, really?
Zero Trust is a security architecture in which no user, device or workload is trusted by default. Access depends on continuous verification of identity, device health and context, with the minimum permissions needed for each task.
Is Zero Trust only for large enterprises?
No. Organizations of any size can adopt strong authentication, device posture checks and least-privilege policies. The same principles apply at every maturity stage.
Where should we start?
Begin with a maturity assessment across the Zero Trust pillars, establish a baseline and prioritize gaps by risk. Improve incrementally rather than replacing all existing infrastructure at once.
Which framework should we follow?
NIST SP 800-207 describes the architecture; CISA's Zero Trust Maturity Model helps assess progress across Identity, Devices, Networks, Applications and Workloads, and Data.