Zero Trust
What is Zero Trust?
A security model that assumes no user or device is trustworthy by default — every access request is verified, every time.
Why Zero Trust Matters
Traditional security trusted anything inside the network. Zero Trust verifies identity, device health, and context for every request. It's how modern breaches get stopped.
Related Topics
Related Terms
MFA / Two-Factor Authentication
Logging in with your password plus a second proof of identity — a code from your phone, an authenticator app, a hardware key, or an app approval. Even if someone steals your password, they still can't get in without that second factor.
SecurityVPN (Virtual Private Network)
An encrypted tunnel that lets you connect to a network as if you were physically plugged into it — safely from anywhere, even on public Wi-Fi. Your traffic is encrypted between your device and the VPN server, so nobody on the same network can snoop on it.
SecurityAzure AD / Entra ID
Microsoft's cloud identity service — it manages who can log in, what they can access, and enforces security policies across all your apps.
Microsoft 365Conditional Access
Rules that check context before granting access — like requiring MFA for unknown locations, blocking downloads on unmanaged devices, or limiting access to business hours.
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