Cybersecurity Glossary

To implement effective cybersecurity solutions built for the digital world, it’s important to understand common industry concepts and definitions. This glossary provides you with cybersecurity terms to be aware of as you look to protect your organization against cyber threats.

What is zero trust?

A zero trust security model is predicated on the idea that networks need to be protected from both external and internal threats. While historically, organizations have put most of their cybersecurity efforts into thwarting attacks from individuals outside the company, the zero trust model proposes that effective cybersecurity means verifying and authenticating all individuals that interact with sensitive information.

Insider threats have steadily increased in recent years, which is why many organizations are now continuously monitoring access privileges and ensuring only users have access to the systems they need. Maintaining strict access controls helps improve the security posture of your organization and protects against all threats, whether they be inside or outside your perimeters.

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