Ten ways a zero trust architecture protects against ransomware
The most effective strategy for ransomware protection


Why is zero trust the most effective approach to protecting your organization from ransomware? Let us count the ways.
In "10 Ways a Zero Trust Architecture Protects Against Ransomware", you’ll read how to use zero trust to defend against ransomware at every step of the attack chain, including how to:
- Minimize the attack surface
- Detect never-before-seen threats
- Protect users and devices wherever they are
- Eliminate security gaps
- Prevent lateral movement
Discover why a zero trust architecture is the most trusted strategy in ransomware prevention.
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