How does zero trust address phishing attacks?

Zero trust security helps address and mitigate phishing attacks by assuming that no entity, whether inside or outside the network, can be trusted by default. With zero trust, access controls are strictly enforced based on identity verification, device integrity checks, and other parameters rather than blindly trusting users or devices. This approach minimizes the risk of successful phishing attacks, as even if a phishing email tricks a user to click a malicious link, zero trust architecture can help prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data or systems. Through continuous verification and monitoring, zero trust security ensures that even if credentials are compromised due to a phishing attack, the attacker’s ability to move laterally within the network is limited, reducing the impact of such incidents.