What is Zero Trust Architecture?
Zero trust architecture eliminates implicit trust in any network element, requiring continuous verification of every user, device, and connection before granting access.
Zero Trust Architecture is a security model based on the principle of "never trust, always verify." Unlike traditional perimeter-based security that trusts everything inside the network, zero trust requires strict identity verification for every user and device attempting to access resources, regardless of their location.
For data protection, zero trust means every data access request is authenticated, authorized, encrypted, and logged. This approach naturally supports privacy principles including data minimization, purpose limitation, and accountability. ProtectIQ implements data-centric zero trust controls including dynamic data masking and real-time access monitoring.
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Access Control
Access control restricts who can view, modify, or delete data based on identity, role, and authorization policies, ensuring only authorized personnel access personal data.
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
RBAC restricts system access based on user roles within an organization, granting permissions to roles rather than individual users.
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
IAM is a framework of policies, processes, and technologies that manages digital identities and controls user access to systems and data.
Encryption in Transit
Encryption in transit protects data as it moves between systems using protocols like TLS/SSL, preventing interception and eavesdropping during transmission.