Securing Small Businesses: Right Path Technology’s Approach to Zero Trust Cybersecurity in Three Steps
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, businesses face increasing sophistication in cyberattacks. A single lapse in your network security can trigger a chain of catastrophic events for your business. Safeguarding against this requires a robust cybersecurity framework, and one formidable approach is implementing a zero-trust model.
At Right Path Technology, we understand that zero trust is not merely a solution or a platform; it is a strategic framework that demands systematic application. As we guide small businesses on the journey to fortify their IT security, we emphasize three core principles of implementing zero trust effectively.
Continually Verify: Adopt a "never trust, always verify" approach by consistently confirming the identity and access privileges of users, devices, and applications. Implementation of robust Identity and Access Management (IAM) controls is key, enabling the definition of roles and access privileges, ensuring that only authorized users access specific information.
Limit Access: Mitigate the risk of cyberattacks by limiting access, especially the misuse of privileged access. Common security practices, such as Just-in-time access (JIT), Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP), and Segmented Application Access (SAA), ensure users have minimal access without compromising their daily activities.
JIT: Users, devices, or applications are granted access for a predetermined period, limiting exposure to critical systems.
PoLP: Users, devices, or applications receive the least access or permissions required for their job role.
SAA: Users can only access permitted applications, preventing malicious users from gaining network access.
Assume Breach and Minimize Impact: Proactively address cybersecurity by assuming risk instead of waiting for a breach. Treat applications, services, identities, and networks as potentially compromised. This proactive stance improves response time, minimizes damage, enhances overall security, and protects your business.
We Are Here to Help:
Implementing zero trust compliance independently can be overwhelming. Partnering with Right Path Technology, an experienced IT service provider, can alleviate this burden. Leverage our advanced technologies and expertise to seamlessly integrate zero trust within your business, without the need for additional talent or tools. Let us be your guide in establishing a robust cybersecurity framework to safeguard your small business effectively. Contact us today for a no obligation discovery session.