In the cybersecurity world, we always hear about different security technologies and solutions that organizations can use to keep their data and networks safe. But one term that you may have heard of but don’t really understand is “Zero Trust Network Security.”
In this blog post, we’ll explain what Zero Trust Network Security is and how it can help your organization stay protected. Stay tuned!
Zero Trust Network Overview
Zero Trust Network is a cross-platform authentication and authorization solution for enterprise networks.
It is a network security approach that doesn’t rely on anyone’s technology to provide complete security.
Instead, the Zero Trust network provides a comprehensive set of tools and strategies to protect your network.
Zero Trust Network (ZTN) is a cross-platform authentication and authorization solution for enterprise networks. It provides complete security without depending on any single technology. The ZTN solution provides multiple layers of protection, starting with user verification at the entry point and extending to the final destination.
It can be applied to wireless networks, wired networks, or VPNs. It also supports user authentication through the use of machine certificates or smart cards. These features create an encrypted tunnel between the two endpoints and prevent eavesdropping or man-in-the-middle attacks.
ULS and EIS Authentication
ULS uses EIS authentication methods to verify and identify each endpoint before connection. The server authenticates clients by using three specific methods: user name, password, machine certificate, or smart card. The server does this by issuing an Identity Request message instead of an Identity Response message so that it can initiate the process for mutual authentication.
Moreover, the client responds to this request with an Identity Response message. It includes its identity information in addition to its encryption key. If the server accepts this identity information as valid, it responds with an Identity Reply message that includes its identity information.
Both sides then use their identity keys to encrypt and decrypt messages. This is until they have negotiated all the parameters of the connection and established a secure connection. ULS uses a similar authentication process for machine authentication.
Strong authentication ensures that an entity is who they claim to be. So, it leverages two-factor authentication to strengthen user authentication. It also provides a mechanism for machine authentication by using a machine certificate or smart card.
So, ZTNA provides a flexible and comprehensive approach to network security. The ZTNA approach relies on a set of technologies that work together to provide complete security. They include identity-based access control, user verification, encryption, and strong authentication.
ZTNA Security Benefits
Zero Trust Network (ZTNA) is a cross-platform authentication and authorization solution. ZTNA provides multiple layers of protection at the network perimeter to prevent data breaches. It is an umbrella term for a range of security concepts that use different mechanisms.
So, it provides a flexible and comprehensive approach to network security. The ZTNA approach relies on a set of technologies that work together to provide complete security. They include identity-based access control, user verification, encryption, and strong authentication.
Identity-Based access control (IBAC) provides a more granular level of control over network resources. User verification helps the server to verify the identity of each user. Encryption makes sure that data passing through the network is secure and cannot be intercepted by an unauthorized entity.