What happens when your security tools become the backdoor?

The era of "trust if inside the network" is behind us. Even our most privileged tools can be exploited as entry points.

This situation underscores the necessity of continuous, context-aware identity verification. For the teams I work with, operational Zero Trust involves:

✔️ Verifying identity every time: Okta’s platform validates users based on behavior and real-time threat analysis.

✔️ Continuously assessing device posture: Ensuring only trusted, healthy devices gain access, which lowers endpoint risk.

✔️ Evaluating context and risk: Google Cloud provides fine-grained access control, enforcing least privilege tied to specific resources and environments.

✔️ Combining identity and infrastructure: Okta manages the "who" and "risk," while Google Cloud controls the "what" and "where," delivering adaptive, resilient security.

My key takeaway: identity has become the last line of defense.

We need a mindset that goes beyond perimeter security—where access relies on trustworthy identity signals closely integrated with infrastructure controls.

If you’re exploring how to better connect identity and infrastructure in your Zero Trust journey, I’m open to connecting and sharing insights.

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