What are the differences between Zero Trust and traditional access control models?

Zero trust access controls differ from traditional models in that they do not automatically trust any user or device inside or outside the network perimeter. Instead, zero trust models verify and secure access based on strict identity verification and continuous monitoring regardless of location, network environment, or user role. This shift is significant because it helps organizations improve security by reducing the attack surface, enhancing visibility into network activity, and better protecting sensitive data and resources from being compromised, especially in today’s complex and evolving threat landscape.