The Hidden Risk in Zero Trust: Vendor Lock-In Through Proprietary Data Formats

Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) has become a cornerstone of modern cybersecurity. By continuously verifying access based on dynamic dataโ€”such as user identity, device health, threat intelligence, and enterprise contextโ€”ZTA helps organizations stay resilient against evolving threats. But there's a catch. Many of the systems that store and process this critical data rely onย proprietary formats and closed …

Zero Trust Use Case: Remote Access & VPN Replacement

In todayโ€™s hybrid work environment, traditional VPNs are increasingly seen as outdated and risky. They create broad network access once a user is authenticated, which can expose sensitive systems to lateral movement and insider threats. Enterย Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)โ€”a modern approach that redefines remote access by enforcing strict, identity-based controls. Why Replace VPNs with Zero …

Zero Trust Architecture – Overview

Notes about ZeroTrust Security WORK IN PROGRESS What is Zero Trust?History of ZTDefinitions, Concepts, & Components of ZTTenetsDesign PrinciplesPillarsComponents & ElementsLogical Components of Zero Trust ArchitectureMapping ZTA components to SDPCISA Zero Trust Maturity Model for the identity pillarCISA Zero Trust Maturity Model for the networks pillarFunction: Network segmentationFunction: Network traffic managementFunction: Traffic encryptionFunction: Network resilienceFunction: …