The Often-Forgotten Pillar: Why Data Security is the Unsung Hero of Zero Trust | Cyera Blog

This article explains the Zero Trust security model with a focus on data as its cornerstone, outlining why data protection is critical and describing practical controls—such as encryption, data loss prevention (DLP), data classification, and granular access controls—alongside benefits (compliance, reduced breach risk, improved incident response) and recommended organizational practices like security training, data ownership, minimization, and regular audits.