What Is Zero Trust? The Model That Verifies Every Access
The Zero Trust model treats every user and device inside the network as suspect. Each access request is verified by identity, device state and context. NIST SP 800-207 defines the model.
A security model that trusts no user or device by default and verifies every access request.
Why Does It Matter?
Classic perimeter security trusts everyone who gets inside. Remote work and cloud use remove the perimeter. Zero Trust limits the damage a compromised account can do.
Core Principles & How It Works
What Threats Arise from Inadequate Protection?
- ✕Lateral movement inside the network with a compromised account.
- ✕Access to corporate data from outdated or unmanaged devices.
How Does Moftgate Solve This Challenge?
Moftgate evaluates device state, identity and data sensitivity together. It uses this context in data protection decisions. The agent reports device information to the central console.
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Other Cybersecurity Terms
Full Glossary →Harm to data, or a data leak, caused on purpose or by mistake by an authorized person inside the organization.
Applications, services and devices that employees use without the approval or knowledge of the IT department.
Labeling data by sensitivity (for example public, internal, confidential) and applying a protection rule for each label.
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