Zero Trust is a security model that eliminates implicit trust from every network transaction. Every user, device, and connection is verified — every time.
Traditional perimeter-based security assumed that everything inside the network boundary could be trusted. That assumption is no longer valid. Remote work, cloud adoption, and the proliferation of OT/IoT devices have dissolved the traditional network perimeter.
IT security solutions — VPNs, firewalls, SDNs — trust what is operating inside the network. But these systems cannot monitor the thousands of different operating systems driving OT and IoT devices or safeguard the various points of entry. Once a hacker gains access to any part of the network, they can move freely, access data from other areas, and deploy malware and ransomware.
"Digital transformation and adoption of mobile, cloud, and edge deployment models fundamentally change network traffic patterns, rendering existing network and security models obsolete."
— Gartner
Zero Trust replaces perimeter security with identity-centric, cryptographic verification of every access request — regardless of location, device, or user. It is dominating network security planning in government and business for exactly this reason.
The foundational principles defined by NIST SP 800-207 that define a true Zero Trust Architecture.
To achieve Zero Trust protection, organizations need to deploy network security that enables them to:
Ensure all connected devices are discovered — including OT and IoT assets not recognized by conventional IT security tools.
Apply cryptographic micro-segmentation to create isolated zones that limit lateral movement and contain breaches.
Maintain situational-aware, continuous monitoring and detection across all network devices and endpoints 24/7/365.
New devices must be rapidly onboarded into the Zero Trust environment without requiring changes to existing infrastructure.
Onclave's TrustedPlatform aligns with the technologies and techniques recommended in the National Institute of Standards and Technology Zero Trust Architecture standard — providing visibility and controlled communications between remote users, devices, applications, workloads, data centers, and cloud environments.
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