BY INI-OBONG OBOT In the digital age, the security of data and information systems is paramount. As Nigeria continues to embrace digital transformation and adopt cloud-based technologies across different sectors, the importance of robust cloud security measures cannot be overstated. One such measure is the zero trust architecture, a security model that is gaining traction globally for its effectiveness in protecting digital resources. In a period marked with increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, safeguarding sensitive government and consumer data, and protecting national interests have become the utmost priority. Understanding zero trust architecture Advertisement Zero trust architecture is a security model that operates on the principle of “never trust, always verify”. It eliminates the idea of a trusted network edge and assumes that any user or service requesting access is a potential threat, regardless of whether they are inside your network or how many times they have connected before. This approach protects each of an organization’s resources with authentication, instead of just protecting access to the corporate network. The zero trust architecture operates on a set of key principles that guide its implementation and use: Verify explicitly : Every request for access to resources is authenticated, authorised, and encrypted before granting access. […]