Cloud Data Protection & Technology Glossary

Definition: A security framework based on the principle of "never trust, always verify," requiring continuous authentication for all users and devices.  

Expanded Explanation: In a Zero Trust model, no user or system is automatically trusted simply because they are inside the corporate network. Access is strictly granted on a need-to-know basis using multi-factor authentication (MFA) and micro-segmentation. In data protection, this means an administrator must be continuously verified before they can access or modify backup repositories.  

Example Use Case: A hacker steals an IT administrator's password. When they attempt to access the backup server, the Zero Trust architecture blocks them, requiring secondary biometric authentication that the hacker does not possess.  

Why It Matters: It minimizes the blast radius of a cyberattack and ensures critical infrastructure (like backups) remains secure even if perimeter defenses are breached.  

Related Terms: Immutable Storage, Cyber Resilience.