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Glossary Term Inverse Trust

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What is Inverse Trust?

Inverse Trust is a security model where access to a system is denied by default, requiring explicit permissions to be granted, typically employed in Zero Trust architectures for enhanced security.

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Understanding Inverse Trust

Inverse Trust is a security model where access rights are default-denied, meaning that unless explicitly allowed, all requests are denied. This approach is the opposite of the traditional trust model, where everything is allowed unless specifically denied. In Inverse Trust, trust is only established when verified through explicit permissions and authentication, enhancing security by minimizing the attack surface and reducing the potential for unauthorized access.

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