How is Zero-Trust Technology Disrupting Cybersecurity?
Current instability within cybersecurity has become more apparent during the pandemic at a staggering rate of 1 cyberattack every 11 seconds. There is a surge in data breaches specifically at banks, brokerage firms, and insurance companies. They have been forced to adapt to alternative and more secure methods of protecting data. One could argue a new paradigm in cyber security is changing how we choose to protect our data.
Zero-Trust architecture (ZTA) is the new solution. A well-implemented ZTA works actively and preventatively to verify actions within a network. It follows a principle of least privilege, which says that a user should only have the permissions required to complete their tasks. Operating under the assumption a threat has occurred or will occur forces the system to be monitored at all times and stop users from accessing data if they do not have permission for it. All users must be authenticated at every point By doing so, communication, access, and data integrity can be measured and monitored with implicit trust.
Historically, Zero-Trust focused on securing the network as the perimeter but a shift in the way of living has forced many people to work remotely and so has put stress on securing networks and data. XQ recognizes that data no longer resides within a network and so a network-based Zero-Trust solution isn’t sufficient. XQ focuses on providing Zero-Trust protection to the data itself. This data-centric approach also allows organizations to maintain control over sensitive data after it leaves the company network, through the use ofpersistent encryption. Unlike transparent data encryption, which is stripped away as soon as a file is moved off a protected server, persistent encryption remains with the file even when it’s shared via email, stored in the Cloud, or copied to another external location.
XQ is founded on the principle of Zero-Trust. By extending the concept from networks to data, XQ ensures that data cannot be read without prior authorization. It is incredibly adaptable and scalable to all institutions by being platform agnostic. It takes a preventative approach by providing support for edge devices all the way through to the cloud. By providing data-centric protection, XQ is the first to integrate a ZTA model into existing applications.
Developers benefit by having a Zero-Trust Data Protection solution that follows NIST 800 207 guidelines to only provide access to authorized users (human, device, software). Moreover, every transaction is logged to meet NIST 800 171 requirements.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Zero Trust architecture (ZTA)?
Zero Trust architecture (ZTA) is a security model that actively verifies actions and assumes a threat has occurred or will occur. It follows the principle of least privilege, giving users only the permissions required for their tasks, and requires authentication at every point. Continuous monitoring stops users from accessing data they are not permitted to see.
Why is network-based Zero Trust no longer enough?
Network-based Zero Trust is no longer enough because data no longer resides within a single network. Historically, Zero Trust secured the network as the perimeter, but the shift to remote work has stretched networks and exposed data outside them. XQ therefore applies Zero Trust protection to the data itself, so control persists after sensitive data leaves the company network.
What is the difference between persistent encryption and transparent data encryption?
Transparent data encryption is stripped away as soon as a file is moved off a protected server, while persistent encryption stays with the file. With XQ's persistent encryption, protection remains when a file is shared by email, stored in the cloud or copied to another external location, so data cannot be read without prior authorization wherever it goes.
How does XQ support NIST 800-207 and NIST 800-171 for developers?
XQ gives developers a Zero Trust Data Protection solution that follows NIST 800-207 guidelines, granting access only to authorized humans, devices and software. Every transaction is logged to support NIST 800-171 requirements. XQ is platform agnostic and supports edge devices through to the cloud, and it works with MSPs, developers and organizations adopting Zero Trust.