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Zero-Trust Security: Moving Beyond Perimeter Defense
Discover why zero-trust security is essential in 2025 and how to implement it effectively.
Zero-Trust Security: Moving Beyond Perimeter Defense
Traditional network security relies on the assumption that everything inside your firewall is trustworthy. That assumption is no longer valid. Here's why zero-trust security is essential in 2025.
The Old Model Is Broken
The perimeter-based security model assumed:
- Users connect from trusted networks (offices)
- Devices are controlled by the organization
- Once inside the firewall, everything is safe
Today, this doesn't work because:
- Employees work from home, coffee shops, airports
- Third-party contractors need access to systems
- Insider threats and compromised credentials are common
- Your "perimeter" spans multiple cloud providers
What Is Zero-Trust?
Zero-trust means never trusting, always verifying. Every request—whether from an employee, contractor, or API—must authenticate and receive minimal permissions to complete their task.