zero-trust

[/ˈzɪroʊ trʌst/]
adjective/noun
confiança zero
1. A cybersecurity model that requires strict identity verification for every user and device attempting to access network resources, regardless of their location or previous access history
Our company implemented a zero-trust security architecture to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access.
Nossa empresa implementou uma arquitetura de segurança de confiança zero para proteger dados sensíveis de acesso não autorizado.
2. A security principle based on the assumption that no user or system should be automatically trusted, even if they are within the organization's network
Zero-trust policies ensure that every access request is verified and validated before granting permissions.
As políticas de confiança zero garantem que cada solicitação de acesso seja verificada e validada antes de conceder permissões.
Zero-trust has become an industry standard in both Brazilian and American cybersecurity sectors, particularly after increased remote work adoption. It reflects modern security concerns and is mandated by government agencies like NIST in the USA and has influenced LGPD compliance strategies in Brazil.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
zero-trust securityzero-trust modelzero-trust architecturenever trust, always verify
Antonyms / Antônimos
perimeter securityimplicit trustnetwork trust

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
confiança zero
Standard term used in Brazilian IT and cybersecurity contexts
São Paulo
confiança zero / modelo de confiança zero
Common in technology hubs and corporate environments
Portugal
confiança zero / segurança de confiança zero
Used in European cybersecurity standards and regulations
USA
zero-trust
Widely adopted term in American cybersecurity frameworks and NIST guidelines

Related Words

cybersecurityauthenticationauthorizationencryptionnetwork securityaccess control

Related Idioms & Phrases

never trust, always verify
trust but verify (antonym)
verify before access
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