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In an increasingly digital world, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are facing heightened security challenges, making the adoption of a Zero Trust (ZT) approach critical for safeguarding their assets and data. This educational document from Cloud Security Alliance’s Zero Trust Working Group provides foundational guiding principles designed to help SMBs navigate the transition to a ZT architecture, taking into account all of the constraints SMBs face when compared to their enterprise counterparts including budget, resources, and deep subject matter expertise.

This document explores key components such as verifying user identity, securing endpoints, and implementing continuous monitoring to prevent unauthorized access. Additionally, the document discusses the importance of understanding unique organizational needs, aligning security practices with business goals, and fostering a security-centric culture among employees. By adopting a ZT approach, SMBs can proactively mitigate security risks, ensuring data integrity and maintaining customer trust while achieving cost-effective cybersecurity resilience.