Nowadays, with
the increased use of internet, it’s crucial to protect user data. With a lot of
cyber security threats around, traditional security methods aren’t enough. As
traditional security methods rely on perimeter based approach, and with the
rise of remote network use the network perimeter approach became equally
difficult to secure user data. This is where ZTA (Zero Trust Architecture)
comes in. It overcomes the limitations of traditional security methods by
treating every access request as potential risk and uses strong authentication
methods. This approach of ZTA secures user data even in complex remote
networks. As today’s websites deals with sensitive user information like,
personal details, payment details and any other confidential information, a
poor security approach can lead stolen data which can lead to financial loss,
harm to website reputation and even legal issues. So using ZTA can protect
sensitive data which is very crucial for web applications.
The role of ZTA in web application data security:
Limited Data Access: ZTA only allows user to
access the data they need for their work. For example, if a customer service
agent works for customer queries and they might need to see customers’ details
like name, order id, compliant number, etc., and they don’t need access to
customer’s sensitive data like payment details or private data. ZTA does its
work in this situation by providing access to the right amount data. It reduces
the risk of data being stolen if a hacker broke into customer service agent
account, as ZTA provides only necessary information they won’t get access to
any sensitive data.
Strict Authentication: In Zero Trust Architecture
(ZTA), every time a user need to access information, their request will be
checked carefully. It uses Multi-Factor Authentication, at first user needs to
enter a password, and then asks for a code that sent to your mobile. It helps
in a situation when a user password is stolen by someone, they can’t access
information without this code. At the same time, ZTA checks whether the device
used by the user is secure or not. If someone tries to access information from
a device that isn’t protected, ZTA doesn’t allow those users. By doing these checks every time, ZTA protects
sensitive data of user’s from unauthorized access.
Data Encryption: Data Encryption keeps your
information safe when sending data online like passwords or credit card
numbers. Zero Trust Architecture uses strong encryption methods to protect
sensitive data. When we visit any website, it uses HTTP code, it encrypts the
data travelling between your device and web server. Even if someone tries to
intercept the data, they can’t read it because it’s encrypted. This helps in keeping
personal data safe from attackers.
Data Segmentation: ZTA uses micro
segmentation to divide network into smaller parts and each part have their own
set of security. For example, in a web application the user data stored in a
segment, payment information in another one and other details in a segment. If
there’s an unauthorised access into the web application in a segment, the
intruder can’t access other segments faster, as each segment have its own set
of security. By integrating ZTA, if one segment gets attacked, the sensitive
data in the other one remains safe.
With the
increase of cyber threats, ZTA is becoming equally important in web
development. So, it’s essential to incorporate ZTA in web development to secure
sensitive data. It not only protects user’s data, but also protects
organisation reputation. At Aarka Solutions, our job is not only to deliver web
solutions on time, but also prioritize data security. We implement the best
security practices including ZTA, so that our client applications not only meet
industry standards but also provides a safe platform for their users. Visit us
at www.aarkasolutions.com / www.aarkasolutions.in.
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