Network SecurityQuestion 74 of 100
Which security model assumes no implicit trust and verifies every request regardless of network location?
a.Perimeter security
b.Open access model
c.Zero trust
d.Flat network model
Explanation
Zero trust assumes no user or device is inherently trusted, requiring continuous verification of every access request regardless of location. It shifts security away from a trusted internal perimeter. Microsegmentation and strong identity verification support the model.
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