October 22, 2024 1 min read

HSBlox, Inc Enterprise Architect Karthik Kanakaraj discusses Zero Trust, a security framework that relies on strong authentication and authorization for every device and every person before any access or data transfer takes place on a private network.

"Zero Trust works on the principle that no user, device, or application should be trusted by default, even if they are within the network perimeter. A key first step in applying this model is the implementation of micro-segmentation to ensure that interactions between entities are highly secured by isolating different parts of the network. Continuous network traffic monitoring and anomaly detection are important to proactively identify and prevent potential breaches, unauthorized access attempts, malware infections, and other suspicious activities. Controlling access to data and managing authentication, authorization, encryption, and least-privilege access controls are critical aspects of information security in the field of healthcare, closely aligned with SOC 2 Type II and HITRUST compliance certifications. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a pivotal tool in achieving Zero Trust Security. MFA requires users to submit two or more forms of authentication that fall under these four categories: Knowledge (PIN), Inherence (biometrics like fingerprint, voice, etc.), Device possession (USB key, token, etc.) and Location (via GPS tracking). The flexibility available to increase the number of factors required to authenticate identity makes MFA a core component of Zero Trust Architecture and is a must for any organization dealing with healthcare data."


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