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Innovating cybersecurity : The evolution of zero trust architecture amid emerging technological paradigms

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pp. 453–466Vol. 46Issue 2March 2025DOI: 10.47974/JIOS-1927XML
Received:
13 Nov 2024
Published Online:
17 Mar 2025
Article type:
Research Article
Language:
EN
Article no.:
JIOS-1927
Pages:
453–466

Abstract

In today’s rapidly advancing technological landscape, emerging areas such as Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), blockchain, and quantum computing present significant potential for innovation. However, they also introduce considerable risks, including data breaches, privacy violations, and various security vulnerabilities. This paper explores the integration of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) is a robust frameworks for security to address these challenges. By applying ZTA principles, which involve continuously verifying and validating all access requests, a secure environment can be established where only authorized users and devices are permitted access. This approach is essential for mitigating the real-world security threats associated with AR, VR, blockchain, and quantum computing, enabling organizations to adopt these technologies securely and effectively.

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