How does Zero Trust address risks posed by outdated or unsupported hardware?

Zero trust security architecture addresses risks posed by outdated or unsupported hardware in critical systems by implementing strict access controls, continuous monitoring, and segmentation of network resources. With zero trust, every device, user, and network flow is treated as untrusted until proven otherwise, regardless of their location within the network. This means that even if a device is outdated or unsupported, it would still go through identity verification, access restriction, and monitoring to reduce the risk of compromise. Additionally, zero trust ensures that access to resources is based on dynamic policies and least privilege principles, reducing the impact that outdated hardware may have on the overall security posture.