Stolen credentials remain a primary vector for initial access in network breaches, accounting for a significant portion of security incidents. While Zero Trust is often proposed as the solution, its effectiveness depends on moving beyond isolated controls to a cohesive identity strategy. By placing identity at the core, organizations can ensure that every access request is tightly governed and continuously validated, rather than relying on implicit trust within the network.
This article outlines five practical methods to strengthen identity security through Zero Trust: enforcing least privilege access, implementing continuous context-aware authentication, limiting lateral movement, securing remote work, and centralizing identity governance. These approaches focus on reducing the attack surface by ensuring that access is time-bound, device-dependent, and constantly monitored, effectively containing the potential impact of a breach.
