The zero-trust concept is fast gaining traction as the go-to strategy for securing modern business networks. Zero trust refers to the notion of shifting access controls from the perimeter to the individual users and their devices. Cisco recently acquired Ann Arbor, Mich.-based Duo Security, a fast-growing supplier of cloud-based multi-factor authentication systems, for $2.3 billion. As the idea gains mindshare, companies are discovering that authenticating users on a more granular basis isn t as simple it may seem.
Source: https://threatpost.com/zero-trust-frameworks-securing-the-digital-transformation/139286/