Zero Trust Security in Hybrid Cloud Environments: Implementing and Evaluating Zero Trust Architectures in AWS and On-Premise Data Centers

Abstract

A modern cybersecurity model called Zero Trust Security holds that no entityinside or outside of the networkshould be automatically trusted. As companies quickly embrace hybrid cloud solutions combining AWS with on-site data centers, zero trust is becoming more important. Since they hugely rely on the perimeter-based defenses, traditional security methods are useless against developing the threats. To guard infrastructure, applications & data, Zero Trust calls for strong identity verification, limited access rights & the continuous monitoring. Zero Trust implemented in a hybrid environment creates challenges include managing identity & access across several platforms, merging outdated systems & offering a seamless user experience free from compromise of the security. Notwithstanding these challenges, the benefitsbetter security posture, less attack surface, more regulatory standard complianceclearly show themselves. The useful implementation of Zero Trust in on-site & AWS data centers is investigated in this work. We examine the foundational components such as network segmentation, encryption, actual time threat detection & identity and access management (IAM). By means of actual application & evaluation, we evaluate Zero Trust approaches in terms of the operational efficiency, situational adaptability & the security performance. The findings highlight ideal practices, probable difficulties & sensible guidance for companies trying a Zero Trust strategy. This paper provides insightful analysis on including on-site & cloud security to guard hybrid systems from the modern cyberattacks