Case Study: Building a Zero Trust Architecture to Support an Enterprise
How to implement Zero Trust IoT solutions with AWS IoT
🏙️ Case Study: Smart City Traffic Management
Scenario: A smart city uses IoT-enabled traffic lights and sensors to manage congestion.
Zero Trust Implementation:
- Device Registration: All traffic sensors are registered and authenticated.
- Secure Communication: Encrypted channels between sensors and the Traffic Management System (TMS).
- Access Control: Only authorized systems can send commands to traffic lights.
- Monitoring: Continuous logging and anomaly detection to prevent tampering.
Outcome: Enhanced security, reduced risk of cyberattacks, and improved traffic flow
🏭 Example: Industrial IoT in Manufacturing
Challenge: Legacy machines connected to modern networks are vulnerable.
Zero Trust Solution:
- Micro-Segmentation: Each machine is isolated in its own network zone.
- Multi-Factor Authentication: Required for remote maintenance access.
- Behavioral Analytics: Detects unusual machine behavior indicating compromise.
Result: Minimized attack surface and faster incident response