Security software, threat detection, identity management, and data protection.
Zero Trust
Security model verifying every user and device regardless of network location
The field
At a glance
Definition
Security model verifying every user and device regardless of network location
Technologies
Zero trust network access (ZTNA) replaces VPNs with identity-based application access. Micro-segmentation limits network lateral movement. Continuous authentication verifies users throughout sessions (not just at login). Policy engines enforce least-privilege access decisions in real time. Security service edge (SSE) delivers zero trust from the cloud.
Applications
ZTNA provides remote workers with secure application access without VPN. Micro-segmentation prevents ransomware from spreading across network segments. Continuous authentication detects session hijacking. Policy engines automatically enforce access rules based on user, device, and context.
Market and funding
The zero trust security market exceeded $30 billion in 2025 as the architecture becomes the default enterprise security model.
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