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Zero Trust and the Network: Where FWaaS Fits

· 1 min read · Peer1IX Team

Zero Trust and the Network: Where FWaaS Fits

Zero trust is about identity and verification, but the network still matters. How FWaaS supports a zero-trust architecture.

The idea

Zero trust assumes no user or device is trustworthy by default, even inside the network. Every access request is verified based on identity, device posture and context.

Identity is central

Strong authentication, device checks and least-privilege access are the foundation.

But the network still matters

Segmentation limits how far an attacker can move if they compromise one system. Enforcement points between environments make segmentation real.

FWaaS as an enforcement point

Peer1ix FWaaS sits between sites, clouds and the internet. It can enforce identity-aware and application-aware policies consistently across all of them.

Logging

Zero trust depends on visibility. Central logs from FWaaS feed your security monitoring.

A step-by-step journey

Start by segmenting high-value systems, then expand. Zero trust is a programme, not a product.

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