Zero Trust Security for your APIs - Akshata Sawant

Security

Implementing Zero Trust Security for APIs: A granular, per-resource approach eliminating trust in network infrastructure and ensuring valid requests, visibility, and centralized management.

Key takeaways

Zero Trust Security is an architectural approach that eliminates trust in the entire network infrastructure, moving from traditional perimeter-based security to a granular, per-resource security.
The four principles of Zero Trust Security are:
- Never trust, always verify
- Implement least privileges
- Have full inspection and visibility
- Have centralized management
Zero Trust Security is not just about security, but about making sure that only valid and authorized requests are processed, eliminating risks and threats.
Traditional security approaches lack visibility and control, making it difficult to detect and respond to threats.
In a Zero Trust Security model, every request is verified and validated, including authentication and authorization.
Implementing Zero Trust Security requires a shift from traditional security practices, such as relying on a single layer of security, to a multi-layered approach that includes APIs, gateways, and other security solutions.
Zero Trust Security can be implemented using various security protocols, such as JWT (JSON Web Token) and OAuth.
The goal of Zero Trust Security is to prevent unauthorized access and ensure the security and integrity of data and systems.
Zero Trust Security is not a new concept, but it has gained popularity in recent years as organizations have realized the importance of securing their APIs and data.
The talk also highlighted the importance of having a centralized management system for security and visibility across all systems and data.

Zero Trust Security for your APIs - Akshata Sawant

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