In a discussion featured on the MongoDB Podcast, MongoDB's Chief Information Security Officer Lena Smart and co-founder Dwight Merriman explore the evolving challenges of IT security, emphasizing the increasing complexity due to the sophistication of hackers and the intricacies of modern software. Merriman describes security as an "anti-trend," noting that while technology trends like LANs and smartphones emerge to meet user needs, security becomes progressively harder to manage with each technological advancement. He advocates for a Zero Trust model, which minimizes trust and maximizes verification within an organization’s data governance practices. This model emphasizes controlling access to data, applying the least amount of privilege, and employing network segmentation to protect sensitive information. The podcast also highlights MongoDB's innovative approach to security through queryable encryption, developed in collaboration with academic experts, which allows for secure querying of encrypted data without compromising usability. This groundbreaking technology aims to enhance data security further by ensuring data remains encrypted throughout its lifecycle, aligning with the principles of the Zero Trust model.