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Zero trust isn’t broken, but most companies are doing it wrong

There are plenty of myths, mistakes, and misconceptions around zero-trust network access. Here’s how to avoid them.

By Neal Weinberg

May 27, 202611 mins

Identity and Access ManagementNetwork SecurityZero Trust

ZTNA buyer’s guide: Who is selling Zero Trust network access and what do you get?

By Josh Fruhlinger and Steve Zurier

Aug 7, 202320 mins

Access ControlAkamaiCisco Systems

Articles

AWS secures access to cloud apps without using VPNs

AWS Verified Access uses Zero Trust principles to authenticate application requests.

By Michael Cooney

May 3, 2023 2 mins

Access ControlAmazon Web ServicesCloud Security

Royal Caribbean adopts zero trust on land and sea

The cruise line boosted security and lowered costs with Zscaler’s zero-trust services for network access.

By Neal Weinberg

Mar 6, 2023 5 mins

Access ControlNetwork Security

Work from home is here to stay, so how should IT adjust?

Network performance and secure remote access are critical, but don't sleep on ergonomics, meeting etiquette and data retention

By Jeff Vance

Jan 9, 2023 8 mins

Access ControlSD-WANSmall and Medium Business

What is Zero Trust Network Access?

ZTNA is a security strategy (not a product) that says that all devices and users are considered untrusted until they can be authenticated.

By Keith Shaw

Dec 22, 2022 12 mins

Access ControlNetwork Security

81% of firms back a Zero Trust approach to cyber defense

From firewalls to zero trust: How AI and next-gen cybersecurity are defining the future of digital protection. Learn more today.

By Zscaler

Jan 23, 2025 7 mins

Zero Trust

How to set up DHCP failover on Windows Server

A few tips on how to make sure the DHCP infrastructure issuing IP addresses isn’t a single point of failure.

By Michael Flowers Sr.

Aug 18, 2022 6 mins

Access ControlOperating Systems

5 mistakes to avoid when implementing zero-trust

Don’t get sidetracked by vendor hype, don’t forget the user experience and don’t skip basic security hygiene, experts say

By Jaikumar Vijayan

Jul 12, 2022 9 mins

Access ControlNetwork SecuritySecurity

8 questions to ask vendors about zero trust network access (ZTNA)

Most companies understand they need to move from perimeter-based security to a zero-trust model, and they know they can’t purchase zero trust as an off-the-shelf product. Here are eight questions to ask prospective vendors.

By Steve Zurier

May 18, 2022 8 mins

Access ControlSecurity

What is NAC and why is it important for network security?

NAC plays a key role in Zero Trust network access (ZTNA), and is a powerful tool for securing IoT devices and protecting mobile and remote workers

By Jeff Vance

Mar 23, 2022 9 mins

Access ControlInternet of ThingsNetworking

Zero Trust is hard but worth it

Work-at-home has revealed inadequacies in perimeter firewalls and VPNs that Zero Trust can remedy if you’re willing to put in the time.

By Tom Nolle

Jan 17, 2022 6 mins

Network SecuritySecurityZero Trust

What you need to know about the 802.1X LAN-authentication standard

The IEEE 802.1X standard allows network switches and access points to hand off device authentication to a specialized server so it can be managed and updated centrally.

By Joel Snyder and Josh Fruhlinger

Apr 28, 2021 7 mins

Access ControlNetwork SecurityWi-Fi