Zero Trust for Small Teams: Practical Steps

Zero trust isn’t just for big enterprises. In this post, we break down how small teams can adopt zero trust principles with practical, budget-friendly steps.

Step 1: Identify Your Critical Assets

Know what you need to protect. Start with your most valuable data and systems.

Step 2: Enforce Least Privilege

Give users only the access they need. Use built-in tools to manage permissions.

Step 3: Monitor Everything

Set up simple logging and alerting. Free and open-source tools can go a long way.

Step 4: Automate Responses

Use scripts to automatically block suspicious activity and notify your team.

Step 5: Educate Your Team

Security is a team sport. Share best practices and run regular drills.

Next week: “AI for IT Troubleshooting: Real-World Use Cases”.