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Zero Trust Defined
- Zero Trust eliminates the flawed trust model in digital systems, which assumes inherent trust and incentivizes bad behavior.
- Trust is a human emotion unsuitable for digital systems, where validation and confidence based on measurable inputs and outputs are key.
Confidence vs. Trust
- Instead of "trust," use "confidence," which is measurable and allows for validation of system inputs and outputs.
- "Trust but verify" is misleading; true security relies on continuous validation, not blind trust.
Nine Principles of Zero Trust
- Implement Zero Trust using nine principles: four design principles and five deployment steps.
- Start by defining the "protect surface" – the data, assets, applications, and services needing protection.