4 Requirements for a Zero Trust Branch
Traditional branch network architectures rely on implicit trust, expanding the attack surface to the furthest branch location and allowing cyberthreats to move laterally throughout the organization. By adopting a zero trust approach at the branch, enterprises can fortify their networks against threats and streamline connectivity for users, IoT/OT devices, and applications across diverse locations. Designing a branch network with zero trust principles improves enterprise security posture by eliminating the attack surface and preventing lateral threat movement while overcoming routing complexities. It’s important for organizations to carefully consider the four requirements outlined here when implementing zero trust principles at the branch to effectively navigate the complex and ever-changing demands of security and network connectivity.
