Zero Trust Concepts Flashcards
What are the key characteristics of the traditional Trusted Perimeter Model?
The traditional Trusted Perimeter Model relies on a trusted boundary within a corporate network, granting secure access only to devices and services within that perimeter while restricting access to devices outside the network.
What are the challenges associated with the Trusted Perimeter Model, particularly in the context of remote work?
Challenges include the reliance on being within the corporate network for access, difficulty in extending access to mobile devices, potential security risks from rogue users or malware, and the broad scope of access granted to devices within the corporate network.
What is Zero Trust, and how does it differ from the Trusted Perimeter Model?
Zero Trust is a security concept where all users are considered untrustworthy until proven otherwise. It focuses on verifying user identities regardless of location, granting least privileged access, and employing centralized management, contrasting with the broad trust granted by the Trusted Perimeter Model.
How does Zero Trust ensure security in accessing corporate resources?
Zero Trust relies on verifying user identities through authentication, implementing conditional access policies, and allowing access only from approved managed devices. It ensures security independent of network location, providing controlled access based on authenticated identities.
Can you provide an example of Zero Trust in action?
In a scenario where remote workers need access to Microsoft 365 resources, Zero Trust authentication ensures secure access without relying on VPNs. Access is centrally controlled with conditional access policies, allowing access only from approved managed devices, irrespective of network location.
How does Zero Trust enhance security for corporate assets on mobile devices?
Zero Trust principles enable administrators to control access to corporate assets on mobile devices, even if they are not within the corporate network. Users must authenticate their identity to access authorized resources, ensuring security without relying on network location.
What is the main principle behind Zero Trust, and how does it address modern security challenges?
The main principle of Zero Trust is to shift trust to the individual level, requiring users to authenticate their identity before accessing resources. This approach addresses modern security challenges by reducing reliance on network-based trust and focusing on user authentication and authorization.
