🔐 Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA): A Modern Cybersecurity Framework Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) is a cybersecurity model that assumes no user or system—inside or outside the network—should be trusted by default . Instead of relying on traditional perimeter-based defenses (like firewalls), Zero Trust enforces continuous verification of every access attempt, regardless of location. 🚫🔓 "Never Trust, Always Verify" At its core, Zero Trust means: No implicit trust based on network location (e.g., VPN or LAN access) Verification of identity, context, and device posture before granting access Least-privilege access for every user, service, and application 🧱 Core Principles of Zero Trust Principle Description Verify Explicitly Authenticate and authorize based on identity, location, device, and behavior Least Privilege Access Give users and systems only the access they need — nothing more Assume Breach Design systems to contain damage and limit lateral movem...