Zero Trust Internet Access: Unlocking the potential of the Internet without fear of threats

Introduction

Cyber threats are evolving, as are IT environments. And although traditional security models are becoming increasingly effective, they are also increasingly costly for businesses to implement, and these solutions are struggling to keep up with the volume of malware and malicious URLs that are being generated continuously.

Olfeo offers a new approach: Zero Trust Internet Access (ZTIA). Designed to meet the challenges of modern cybersecurity, this technology protects users while unlocking the full potential of the internet, without compromising performance or sovereignty.

What is Zero Trust Internet Access (ZTIA)?

Zero Trust Internet Access is based on a fundamental principle:

"Never trust, inside or outside the network, always verify."

Every access request to a web resource, whether it comes from your internal or external network, is systematically authenticated, analyzed, and controlled.

Why be so vigilant? The answer is simple:

• Every month, more than 13 million malicious domains are created.
• 400,000 new pieces of malware are identified every day.
• 4 out of 5 successful attacks are due to human error

These figures, although staggering, are not new, but they continue to grow daily. This goes hand in hand with the exponential amount of data we process today on the Internet. This infinite amount of data we generate provides even more entry points for criminals. Unfortunately, criminals are much more alert than we are and are constantly finding new tricks and other ways to penetrate our infrastructure.

Isn't the best way to prevent someone from entering your "home" to lock all the doors? You wouldn't let a stranger into your home, would you?

Olfeo's answer to securing your network is as simple as this common-sense rule: only allow known and trusted traffic to pass through. That's the whole philosophy behind Zero Trust Internet Access.

But what exactly is ZTIA?

In practical terms, this means that access is only granted to legitimate content present in the Olfeo database and verified by our teams. Rather than searching for traces of potential threats, we check whether the domain the user wishes to access is listed in our database of legitimate content.

The way it works is quite simple: Olfeo considers three scenarios, which can easily be compared to a traffic light:

• If the legitimate content is in our database, this means that access can be authorized (it's a green light).
• If the content is not in our database, we block it by default. Indeed, the mere fact of having doubts leads us to recommend not trusting this content (it's a yellow light).
• The third scenario is that of illegitimate content: it is systematically blocked(it is a red light).

This method allows us to guarantee the highest level of security. This system ensures you have access to legitimate content, creating a bubble of trust in your IT environment. Thanks to this bubble of trust, you can allow your employees to browse the web more independently. Any unknown content, even temporary, that may appear on the web will be blocked. Furthermore, this approach will not hinder the work of your employees and teams, as we can guarantee access to all the legitimate content they need.

Why is Olfeo so confident in this approach?

Our solution is used by hundreds of thousands of users, and these users tell us that our recognition engine identifies more than 99.7% of web queries. This recognition rate gives us absolute confidence in the comprehensiveness of our database of legitimate content.

ZTIA is essential in light of the scale of the threats!

Whether through phishing, smishing, or other means, we are increasingly exposed. The rise of artificial intelligence and, moreover, the speed at which it is advancing, shows us how vigilant we must remain. Thanks to these technologies, we have more and more opportunities to be ever more productive, but criminals also have technologies at their disposal that allow them to steal identities in increasingly complex and rapid ways. Social engineering, which could take several weeks in the past, can now be done in just a few clicks. The well-known "CEO fraud" scam can now be carried out in ways that are even more devious than we can imagine. It is no longer impossible to receive emails backed up by calls or text messages asking you to take action, which you will undoubtedly do if you trust a set of elements (email address, phone number, photo of the person, voice, etc.) that you seem to recognize.

The strength of ZTIA in the face of competition:

Cybercriminals often use copies of trusted websites to trap their victims. These malicious domains are usually created just minutes before the attack, rendering traditional solutions based on known threats ineffective, as they are not updated in real time. Unfamiliar with these new domains, they cannot block them. No database is completely comprehensive, but without ZTIA, these attacks slip through.

It is therefore urgent to close the door on these criminals and surround ourselves with a bubble of trust by applying Olfeo's ZTIA, which ensures that all unknown content is blocked so that only legitimate content is allowed into our environments!

Conclusion

Zero Trust Internet Access redefines the standards of modern web security. Thanks to its Zero Trust approach , decisions are based on comprehensive legitimacy, and its infrastructure leaves users with no doubts when browsing the web. ZTIA enables companies to remain agile, secure, and compliantin the face of various web threats.

With Olfeo, you can unleash the potential of the Internet for your employees, while retaining complete control.