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However, with encryption comes the creation of a “blind
spot” in our network defences as most of the security
devices we use are not designed to decrypt and inspect
traffic. The Zero Trust model is not immune to this
problem as visibility is considered as one of the key
elements to its successful implementation. Without
complete encrypted traffic visibility, the model will fail,
introducing vulnerabilities that can be exploited by both
insiders and hackers.
TLS/SSL Decryption — One of the Main Pillars of
Zero Trust
A centralized and dedicated decryption solution must be
placed at the centre of the Zero Trust model and should
be included as one of the essential components of your
security strategy.
Many security vendors will make claims of the ability to
decrypt their own traffic, working independently of a
centralized decryption solution. However, this
“distributed decryption” approach can introduce
problems of its own, including inferior performance and
network bottlenecks, and fixing these would require
costly upgrades.
Key features of a good TLS/ SSL Decryption Solution
Below are some of the features to look out for when
looking to implement a TLS/ SSL Decryption Solution:
• Full Traffic Visibility
• Ease of Integration
• Multi-Layered Security Services
• User Access Control
• Micro Segmentation
• Securing Cloud Access
In conclusion, without a centralized and dedicated
TLS/SSL decryption solution, the Zero Trust model is
unable to do what it was designed to do — protect our
networks, users and data from threats residing inside and
outside the network.