5 Ways Zero Trust Maximizes Identity Security

Stolen credentials account for 22% of initial access vectors, making identity security critical. A Zero Trust model strengthens defenses through five key approaches: enforcing least-privilege access with just-in-time permissions, implementing continuous context-aware authentication tied to device health, limiting lateral movement via granular segmentation, securing remote and third-party access by treating all users as untrusted by default, and centralizing identity governance for better visibility. Organizations are advised to start with phishing-resistant MFA and device health checks before gradually expanding Zero Trust controls.