How does Zero Trust approach the concept of implicit trust within a network?

Zero trust eliminates implicit trust within networks by requiring strict verification and authentication for every access attempt, regardless of the user’s location or network. It shifts from the traditional security model that assumes everything inside the network is trustworthy to one that verifies and validates every access request. This is achieved through principles like least privilege access, continuous monitoring, strict access controls, and multifactor authentication, ensuring that access is only granted after proper verification of the user and device trying to access the network. By implementing these security measures, zero trust aims to make networks more secure by reducing the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches.