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Adopting Zero Trust Let Optiv Be Your Guide on Your Zero Trust Journey Speak to an Expert Overview Essential Principles Field Guide Benefits Our Experience Related Insights What Is Zero Trust? Zero Trust is a security model that maintains strict access controls and does not trust any entity by default, even those within the network. Zero Trust security is a paradigm that is built on familiar and fundamental concepts of least privilege, network segmentation and dynamic risk-based decisions leveraged to permit or deny access. Zero Trust includes protecting the network, systems on the network, applications, data and cloud by leveraging modern security solutions for modern business approaches to reduce risk to tolerable levels. This is achieved through guiding principles designed to maintain direction and accelerate pace of change. Key Challenges Addressed by Zero Trust By leveraging a Zero Trust framework, organizations can create an adaptive ecosystem where every access request is meticulously validated, ensuring no blind spots in security. The absence of continuous authentication and adaptive security measures can leave critical data exposed, weaken remote work security and fail to safeguard cloud or hybrid environments effectively. This gap in proactive risk management can result in regulatory non-compliance and increased exposure to sophisticated cyber threats. Insider Threats Zero Trust reduces risks by verifying all users, preventing malicious insider actions Third-Party Risks Limits vendor access to reduce breaches Lateral Movement Restricts attackers from spreading within networks Credential Weakness Combats password theft via multi-factor authentication and monitoring Remote Work Security Ensures safe authentication and access for remote employees BYOD Security Secures personal devices accessing corporate resources Cloud/Hybrid Environment Applies consistent security across all platforms Advanced Threats Detects anomalies to prevent cyberattacks Sensitive Data Access Protects critical data with strict authorization policies Compliance Helps meet data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA Related Services Big Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Cloud Security and Migration Connect Devices Cyber Strategy and Roadmap Data Governance, Privacy and Protection Endpoint Security Identity Services Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Network Security/SASE Risk Program Management SIEM Services Technology Management Optiv and Optiv + ClearShark Recognized in IDC PlanScape for Zero Trust Security Services The recent IDC PlanScape: Zero Trust Security Services noted, “Optiv and Optiv+ClearShark have one of the more detailed and far-reaching approaches to zero trust security services.” Within the document, the author states, “A zero trust project will provide value in several ways including enhanced cybersecurity capabilities to support future needs, minimize risk, support key security controls, enhance user experience, and reduce operations costs.” Access the Report Essential Zero Trust Principles By leveraging and understanding expertise across security domains, Optiv developed four core principles to drive an organization’s trajectory towards a true Zero Trust architecture. Micro-Perimeter Context-Based Security “Trust Nothing” Visibility and Automation Micro-Perimeter Create a Dynamic Micro-Perimeter: Small, but Mighty Know what’s happening in your house. Unlike company-wide perimeters or micro-segmentation, micro-perimeters are security controls that provide protection at the resource level. Gain visibility of the traffic and applications that interact with assets. Threat Management: Endpoint Security Assessment Context-Based Security Context Is King: Establish an Identity Context for All Egress and Ingress Traffic Go beyond an understanding of the network traffic moving in and out of your organization. Zero Trust helps you know the essential context of every inbound or outbound event. Privileged Access Management “Trust Nothing” Optiv Is Your Guide: Create Enhanced Security Protect your most critical resources with robust and effective security controls. Add additional verification through biometrics, certificates and other enhancements. Optiv ServicesConfirm: Verify that users are who they say they are. Develop dynamic, continuous review of identities and connections. Optiv’s experts and services develop a practical roadmap for organizations to build and mature their zero trust capabilities. Advanced User Behavior AnalyticsObserve: Detect and act on anomalies quickly. Establish a behavioral baseline of users interacting with your network. Multifactor AuthenticationAuthenticate: Prove the identity of users accessing your network. Add security factors such as passwordless or risk-based authentication. Managed Machine Identity SecurityShield: Secure your move to the cloud. Protect machine-to-machine communications with PKI. Visibility and Automation Continuous Visibility: Enhanced Detection and Response We all live in a very complicated, ever-changing world. As people and events change, so should your security. Zero Trust helps you view, log and monitor activity to improve your response to authorizations, system connections and threats. Modernizing Your Security Operations Threat Detection and Response with Identity at the Core A Case for AI Security as a Practical Counterpart to Responsible AI Zero Trust Architecture in Action Strong program management is essential for steady progress as you implement security controls throughout your infrastructure. You need an expert — one that has “written the book” on Zero Trust. Dip into our Zero Trust Field Guide to help you: Align Zero Trust with program management Learn how Zero Trust reduces operational risk Choose Zero Trust strategies for data protection and governance Apply Zero Trust to cloud security and IoT devices Get the Zero Trust Field Guide Image Nine Zero Trust Benefits Adopting a Zero Trust security model provides several key benefits, improving security, compliance and operational efficiency. Here’s why organizations are increasingly moving toward Zero Trust: Enhanced Security Posture Limits access, reducing attack chances Prevents attackers from moving within the network Verifies users continually to stop insider threats Stronger Access Control Grants least privilege access Utilizes multi-factor authentication (MFA) Verifies devices and identities Improved Compliance and Data Protection Meets regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS Segments access to sensitive data Provides audit logs for compliance Better Support for Remote Work and BYOD Secures remote application and data access Enforces policies for personal and corporate devices Reduces dependence on VPNs Protection Across Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Environments Ensures security across on-premises, cloud, and SaaS Mitigates risks of cloud misconfigurations Reduced Risk of Data Breaches and Cyberattacks Uses continuous monitoring and risk-based authentication Employs encryption and micro-segmentation Detects threats with AI-driven analysis Operational Efficiency and Cost Savings Reduces need for perimeter defenses Automates security processes Minimizes financial losses from breaches Increased Visibility and Control Offers real-time insights into network activity Centralizes security policy management Future-Proof Security Strategy Adapts to evolving threats Integrates with AI and machine learning technologies Our Practical, Battle-Hardened Zero Trust Expertise 0+ Years average experience for Optiv’s identity experts 0+ Hours of professional services delivered annually 0+ Certifications including Zero Trust Strategist 0+ Projects completed annually Vendor-certified technology resources Compliance expertise: ISO27001, GDPR, PCI QSA, FFIEC, DFARS, HIPAA, GLBA, NIST, EI3PA, NYDFS, MARS-E and more CISA ZT Maturity Model Related Insights Image LinkedIn Live Brace for Impact: A Roadmap to Zero Trust Implementation This LinkedIn Live explores how to develop a strategic approach to implement Zero Trust. View Now Image Service Brief Your Zero Trust Journey Starts Here Optiv will meet you where you are on your journey, whether you are just getting started or need to assess your current strategy. View Now Image Case Study Law Firm Embraces Zero Trust Future Optiv assisted a national law firm to create Zero Trust roadmap tailored to its needs. View Now Speak to a Zero Trust Expert Want to learn more about Zero Trust Architecture? Reach out to an Optiv professional with your specific Zero Trust questions.