Question

Difficulty: EasyZero Trust Architecture Principles

Match each Zero Trust Architecture principle on the left with its corresponding operational description on the right.

  • Explicit VerificationAuthenticates and authorizes every access request based on identity, location, and context before granting entry.
  • Least Privilege AccessLimits user rights using Just-In-Time and Just-Enough-Access controls to minimize exposure.
  • Assume BreachOperates under the premise that internal systems are compromised, requiring end-to-end encryption and containment.
  • MicrosegmentationDivides network environments into granular zones to restrict lateral movement between workload instances.

Answer

Explicit Verification matches authenticating and authorizing every access request based on identity and context; Least Privilege Access matches limiting user rights using JIT and JEA controls; Assume Breach matches operating under the premise that internal systems are compromised; Microsegmentation matches dividing network environments into granular zones to restrict lateral movement.
Each Zero Trust principle accurately maps to its operational definition: Explicit Verification dynamically validates requests; Least Privilege Access enforces minimal permissions; Assume Breach plans for internal compromise; Microsegmentation prevents lateral network movement.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the concept requiring continuous authentication and contextual authorization for every transaction.
Explicit Verification aligns with validating identity, location, and device status dynamically.
Zero Trust eliminates implicit trust based on network location, mandating explicit validation.
2
Identify the concept designed to restrict user permissions to minimum necessary levels.
Least Privilege Access aligns with implementing JIT (Just-In-Time) and JEA (Just-Enough-Access) controls.
Restricting permissions minimizes potential exposure if credentials are compromised.
3
Identify the architectural mindset assuming active compromise within internal perimeters.
Assume Breach aligns with operating under internal compromise conditions and encrypting all traffic.
Assuming breach forces organizations to contain blast radius and continuously inspect internal communications.
4
Identify the network design strategy used to isolate workloads and stop internal spread.
Microsegmentation aligns with creating granular network boundaries.
Microsegmentation prevents lateral movement across internal subnets and applications.

Key Concept

Core principles and operational tenets of Zero Trust Architecture
Rate this question