The Definition Of Modern Zero Trust

April 22nd, 2024

With contributors:

Joseph Blankenship , Heath Mullins , Carlos Rivera , Tope Olufon , Jess Burn , Liam Holloway , Rachel Birrell

Summary

Forrester created the Zero Trust Model of information security more than a decade ago. Over time, vendor marketing co-opted the term, creating confusion and driving skepticism about its practical, real-world implementation. This report provides a clear, concise definition of Zero Trust. Security and risk leaders can use this report to cut through the noise to define what Zero Trust is and what it’s not — and learn how to communicate Zero Trust principles in their organization.

Want to read the full report?

This report is available for individual purchase ($1495).

Forrester helps business and technology leaders use customer obsession to accelerate growth. That means empowering you to put the customer at the center of everything you do: your leadership strategy, and operations. Becoming a customer-obsessed organization requires change — it requires being bold. We give business and technology leaders the confidence to put bold into action, shaping and guiding how to navigate today's unprecedented change in order to succeed.