Summary

The introduction and history in this chapter highlighted the evolution of Zero Trust and how important it is to adopt this security model today and going forward. We have also covered the need to consider Zero Trust in security operations along with a few Zero Trust frameworks in the cybersecurity world.

With the foundation laid here, in the next chapter, we will dive into the compelling reasons why XDR and SIEM should be integral parts of every organization’s security architecture. We’ll examine their benefits, the clear advantages of modern cloud-based SIEM tools over traditional ones, and essential considerations for making the right XDR and SIEM selection.