Zero Trust Architecture: A Modern Approach to Cybersecurity

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The post discusses Mohamed Hamdi Ouardi’s insights on Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) at the CyberSphere Congress, emphasizing its importance in modern cybersecurity strategies.

You Should Know: Implementing Zero Trust Architecture

Zero Trust operates on the principle of “never trust, always verify.” Below are key commands, tools, and steps to implement ZTA in your environment.

1. Identity and Access Management (IAM)

  • Linux (Using `sudo` and `pam_tally2` for access control):
    sudo nano /etc/pam.d/common-auth 
Add: auth required pam_tally2.so deny=5 unlock_time=1800
  • Windows (Using PowerShell for Conditional Access):
    Get-MsolUser | Set-MsolUser -StrongAuthenticationRequirements @()

2. Network Segmentation

  • Linux (Using `iptables` for micro-segmentation):
    sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 22 -j DROP 
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 22 -s 192.168.1.100 -j ACCEPT
  • Windows (Using Firewall Rules):
    New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Block RDP" -Direction Inbound -LocalPort 3389 -Protocol TCP -Action Block

3. Continuous Monitoring with SIEM Tools

  • Linux (Using `auditd` for logs):
    sudo auditctl -a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S execve
  • Windows (Using Event Logs):
    Get-WinEvent -FilterHashtable @{LogName='Security'; ID=4625}

4. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Enforcement

  • Linux (Google Authenticator Setup):
    sudo apt install libpam-google-authenticator 
google-authenticator
  • Windows (Azure MFA via PowerShell):
    Set-MsolUser -UserPrincipalName [email protected] -StrongAuthenticationRequirements @{"State"="Enabled"}

5. Endpoint Security with Zero Trust Policies

  • Linux (AppArmor for Application Control):
    sudo aa-enforce /etc/apparmor.d/bin.ping
  • Windows (Device Guard):
    Set-RuleOption -FilePath C:\Policy.xml -Option 3

What Undercode Say

Zero Trust is not just a tool but a security philosophy. Key takeaways:
– Least Privilege Access is mandatory.
– Encrypt everything (Use `openssl` or BitLocker).
– Automate threat detection (YARA rules, Sigma rules).
– Assume breach and log everything.

Expected Output:

A hardened infrastructure where no entity is trusted by default, reducing attack surfaces and improving incident response.

Further Reading:

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References:

Reported By: Ouardi Mohamed – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
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