CAS-004 Security Architecture Practice Question
A security architect is designing a zero trust architecture for a corporate network. Which principle is fundamental to the zero trust model?
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
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Never trust, always verify
Zero trust assumes no implicit trust; every access request must be verified regardless of origin.
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Trust based on device compliance
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect; while device compliance is checked, trust is never assumed.
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Never trust, always verify
Why this is correct
Correct; this is the core principle of zero trust.
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Trust based on network location
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect; zero trust does not trust based on location.
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Trust but verify
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect; zero trust is 'never trust, always verify'.
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