The concept of zero trust implies organizations must work under a constant worst-case scenario. This means assuming breaches are inevitable and that no entity or users — coming from within or from outside the organization — should ever be trusted. This “never trust, always verify” approach significantly reduces the attack surface and minimizes the potential damage from a compromised account.

The purpose of this customizable policy, written by Ray Fernandez for TechRepublic Premium, is to provide guidelines for organizations to strengthen their privacy and security postures by implementing an efficient zero trust model.

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  The required practices under the policy include:

  Use strong and unique passwords for all accounts.

  Enable multifactor authentication wherever offered and use biometric technology when possible.

  Never share credentials or company data with unauthorized users.

  Report any suspicious log-in attempts or unauthorized access immediately.

  Collaborate in all instances with IT and Security Teams.

  Do not download, share, or transmit sensitive data without authorization.

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