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• Breadth of protection.

Zero Trust zones are essential to Zero Trust architecture and should offer control over a wide range of
resources. Look for the capability to define user groups and create policies that control access to
resources.

• Ease of implementation and management.

While Zero Trust vendors should always be on hand to offer support, the ideal choice will provide access
to the security tools and resources to take internal control. Your IT team should have the capacity to
classify user groups, create connection maps, adjust policies, and so on, without a call to the vendor.

• Integration of other security tools.

Zero Trust vendors should offer platforms that can share information with other security tools, including
cloud service provider security; management and logging technologies; security information and event
management systems; and orchestration and automation tools. Otherwise, the transition and
enforcement won’t be as smooth as you’d hoped.

• Total cost of ownership.

As with anything in business, it all comes down to budget. Narrowing the field of potential Zero Trust
vendors should account for more than implementation costs. Factor in licensing and maintenance costs,
as well as the cost for initial implementation and ongoing connection monitoring.

Above all else, it’s important to factor in the savings you’ll gain when your operations have all the proper
controls in place to protect high-value assets, applications, and other resources. The wrong choice can
affect you for years to come.

If you’d like to learn more about what ColorTokens’ award-winning Zero Trust approach can do for your
organization, please let us know. A member of our team would be more than happy to review your
operations and develop a solution that’s customized to your critical assets.

About the Author

Harish Akali is the Chief Technology Officer at ColorTokens , Inc., a
leading innovator in SaaS-based Zero Trust cybersecurity solutions. As a
member of the ColorTokens leadership team, he uses his extensive
knowledge of cybersecurity and enterprise software across multiple
industries to drive innovation.

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