Company
Date Published
Author
Aaron McAllister, Sharon Goldberg
Word count
2987
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

The United States National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has been instrumental in promoting Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) through its publications, particularly with the release of SP 1800-35, which outlines practical steps and best practices for implementing ZTA. This publication focuses on Enhanced Identity Governance (EIG) approaches, detailing a reference architecture that involves key components such as Policy Enforcement Points (PEP), Policy Engines (PE), and Policy Decision Points (PDP). Cloudflare's Zero Trust platform is highlighted as a compatible solution that integrates with other vendors to support this architecture, offering features like FedRAMP compliance and post-quantum cryptography readiness. The platform provides robust security through its global network, enabling secure access to resources, whether on-premises or in the cloud, while facilitating the adoption of Zero Trust principles. Cloudflare's approach ensures that access requests adhere to stringent security policies, thereby enhancing compliance and reducing risks in line with NIST's guidelines.