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Zero Trust is a modern security model that eliminates implicit trust and enforces strict access controls. Instead of assuming everything inside a network is safe, Zero Trust verifies every request as if it originates from an untrusted source.
You Should Know:
1. Zero Trust Core Principles
- Never Trust, Always Verify – Every access request must be authenticated, authorized, and encrypted.
- Least Privilege Access – Users and devices get only the minimum permissions necessary.
- Continuous Monitoring – Real-time analysis of user behavior and device health.
2. Key Zero Trust Technologies & Commands
Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Linux (SSH Key Management)
Generate SSH key ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -C "zero-trust-access" Restrict SSH access sudo nano /etc/ssh/sshd_config Set: PermitRootLogin no PasswordAuthentication no
Windows (PowerShell for Access Control)
Enforce MFA for AD users Set-MsolUser -UserPrincipalName [email protected] -StrongAuthenticationRequirements @{"State"="Enabled"} Audit logins Get-WinEvent -LogName Security | Where-Object {$_.ID -eq 4624}
Network Segmentation
Linux (iptables for Micro-Segmentation)
Allow only specific IP to access port 22 sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 22 -s 192.168.1.100 -j ACCEPT sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 22 -j DROP
Windows (Firewall Rules)
Block all inbound except approved apps New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "ZeroTrust-DenyAll" -Direction Inbound -Action Block
Continuous Monitoring (SIEM & Logs)
Linux (Log Analysis with grep)
Check failed login attempts sudo grep "Failed password" /var/log/auth.log Monitor sudo commands sudo cat /var/log/sudo.log
Windows (Event Log Filtering)
Extract failed login events Get-EventLog -LogName Security -InstanceId 4625 -After (Get-Date).AddDays(-1)
3. Zero Trust Deployment Steps
- Inventory All Assets – Identify every device, user, and service.
- Map Data Flows – Understand who accesses what.
3. Enforce MFA Everywhere – No exceptions.
4. Segment Networks – Isolate critical systems.
- Monitor & Log Everything – Use SIEM tools like Splunk or Wazuh.
What Undercode Say
Zero Trust isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a necessity in today’s hybrid-cloud, remote-work world. By adopting strict verification, least privilege, and real-time monitoring, organizations can drastically reduce attack surfaces.
Expected Output:
A hardened infrastructure where:
- Unauthorized lateral movement is blocked.
- Every access request is logged and verified.
- Security adapts dynamically to threats.
Further Reading:
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References:
Reported By: Thoutmos Zero – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅