Description: Security trends refer to the evolving practices and technologies in the field of cybersecurity. These trends are essential for protecting organizations’ information and systems against increasingly sophisticated threats. In the current context, two of the most relevant trends are the Zero Trust approach in cloud environments and security in e-commerce. Zero Trust is a security model that assumes no entity, whether internal or external, should be trusted by default. This approach is based on the continuous verification of users and devices, making it particularly suitable for dynamic access scenarios. On the other hand, e-commerce security focuses on protecting online transactions and consumers’ sensitive information, ensuring that e-commerce platforms are secure and trustworthy. Both trends reflect the need to adapt to a constantly changing threat landscape, where data protection and privacy are essential priorities for businesses and users.
History: The concept of Zero Trust was introduced by John Kindervag in 2010 while working at Forrester Research. Since then, it has evolved and been widely adopted in the cybersecurity industry, especially with the rise of remote work and cloud migration. E-commerce security has been a concern since the boom of online shopping in the 1990s, with significant events such as the development of security protocols like SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) in 1994, which helped establish trust in online transactions.
Uses: Zero Trust is primarily used in cloud environments and corporate networks to ensure that all access is verified and authenticated, minimizing the risk of security breaches. E-commerce security is applied in online sales platforms to protect credit card data, personal information, and to ensure the integrity of transactions.
Examples: An example of Zero Trust in practice is the use of solutions like Okta or Zscaler, which enable multi-factor authentication and role-based access. In the e-commerce realm, platforms like Shopify implement security measures such as data encryption and two-factor authentication to protect user accounts and transactions.
