Access Management in Zero Trust Architectures

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  Protect high-power privileged accounts

  Insider and external attacks often exploit privileged access. To counter this, organisations must pinpoint critical privileged accounts and vulnerabilities, implementing robust access controls aligned with Zero Trust principles.

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  Implement multi-step authentication for business-critical assets

  In Zero Trust, Tier 0 assets are top priority. Continuous MFA is crucial for user and device trust. Step-up authentication and manager approval add layers to protect against privileged attacks.

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  Strengthen endpoint security

  When a hacker gets hold of privileged credentials, they can masquerade as trusted users, making it hard to spot risky actions. Combining endpoint detection, anti-virus, and patching with privilege management lowers attack risks. Also, using restriction models for trusted apps and accounts can curb ransomware and code injection threats.

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  Monitor the privileged pathway

  Continuous monitoring of privileged access prevents both insider threats and external attacks. Tight controls on user access and isolation layers between endpoints, applications, users, and systems should be established, along with continuous access monitoring to minimise the attack surface.

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  Implement the principle of least privilege

  It's crucial to track who (human and non-human) accesses assets, their permissions, and actions. Organisations should apply the principle of least privilege and attribute-based access controls, balancing security and usability.