The New Shape of Zero Trust
Reframe security for a world without boundaries.
This infographic highlights how Zero Trust adapts protection for modern, AI-driven environments by:
- Reducing reliance on perimeter defenses
- Strengthening identity and access controls
- Supporting secure AI adoption
View the infographic to see how your nonprofit can achieve total protection.
Zero Trust is a cybersecurity philosophy that operates on the premise that everything is a potential threat. It is not a product, process, or single technology, but rather a framework that emphasizes continuous verification, least-privileged access, and the assumption of a breach. This approach is increasingly important as data no longer resides behind traditional perimeters.
Why is Zero Trust important now?
The relevance of Zero Trust has grown significantly due to the rise in cyber threats, including a notable jump in password attacks since 2021 and an increase in ransomware attacks from 2022 to 2023. With projected costs of total attacks expected to rise by 2028, adopting a Zero Trust framework can help organizations better protect their data and respond to evolving threats.
What are the key principles of Zero Trust?
Zero Trust is guided by three key principles: 1) Verify Explicitly – continuously authenticate and authorize users; 2) Use Least-Privileged Access – limit user access to only what is necessary; and 3) Assume a Breach – treat every situation as if a compromise has already occurred. These principles help enhance security across various environments and improve overall data protection.
The New Shape of Zero Trust
published by Lemington Consulting
Lemington Consulting is an international information technology (I.T.) consulting company specializing in I.T. managed services and I.T. consulting for dynamic businesses, non-profit, and government organizations. With over thirty-five years of professional experience in the all areas of information technology, Lemington brings a high level of expertise to your information technology assets. Our solutions help your organization to facilitate growth, compete more effectively, reduce costs, and work more efficiently. Regional offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Fairfax, Miami, Tampa, and Jacksonville.
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