Zero Trust Security Solutions & Architecture

Strengthen Security Across People, Devices, and Data

Continuous verification, least-privilege access, and an assume-breach mindset are the pillars of a zero trust security approach. ESET PROTECT brings this strategy to life with unified protection, strong identity controls, and 24/7 managed detection and response to close gaps and strengthen resilience.

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Why Zero Trust Matters

Fragmented IT
environments

Hybrid work, cloud services, and remote collaboration have made modern IT environments more distributed and complex.

Users, devices, and data now operate far beyond a single network, making traditional security boundaries increasingly ineffective.

Attackers target new
weak points

Attackers are no longer focused solely on networks.

They exploit compromised identities, unmanaged devices, and blind spots in visibility to move laterally and remain undetected, bypassing legacy perimeter-based defenses.

Zero Trust adapts to
reality

Zero Trust takes a data-driven approach to security. Every access request is continuously verified, regardless of location, user, or device.

This reduces exposure and enables adaptive protection across the entire environment, guided by clear Zero Trust principles.

The Three Core Principles of Zero Trust

Continuous verification

Treat all networks as untrusted, whether on-premises, at home, or in the cloud.

Least-privilege access

Grant only the access needed for only as long as it’s needed.

Assumed-breach mindset

Always be ready to detect, contain, and respond quickly to security breaches to minimize their impact.

Improve Your Cybersecurity Posture with ESET

A successful zero trust architecture relies on the right combination of tools and policies, integrating strong identity controls, continuous monitoring, and clear access rules to reduce risk, protect data, and enable secure business operations.

1

Continuous Verification

ESET PROTECT MDR/XDR

Provides continuous monitoring, detection, and response across your entire environment, identifying suspicious activity and responding in real time.

ESET Inspect (XDR component)

Offers deep visibility, behavior analysis, and continuous verification of endpoints.

ESET LiveGuard Advanced

Delivers cloud-based, real-time analysis of new and unknown threats.

ESET Threat Intelligence (ETI)

Strengthens proactive verification by identifying and blocking attacker infrastructure and evolving threats.

2

Least-Privilege Access

ESET Secure Authentication (ESA)

Provides strong multifactor authentication (MFA) to verify users and protect against credential theft.

ESET Full Disk Encryption (EFDE)

Ensures only authorized users can access sensitive data on devices.

ESET PROTECT Console

Enables centralized, role-based access management and consistent policy enforcement across endpoints, servers, and mobile devices.

3

Breach-Ready Response

ESET PROTECT MDR

24/7 managed detection and response with expert analysis, proactive threat hunting, and guided remediation.

ESET Endpoint Security/ESET Server Security

Multilayered endpoint defense to contain and stop active threats.

ESET Vulnerability & Patch Management

Automatically identifies and remediates exploitable weaknesses.

ESET Cloud Office Security

Protects collaboration platforms from phishing, malware, and business email compromise.

Building a Resilient Zero Trust Environment

Protect Hybrid and Multi-OS Environments

ESET’s multilayered, AI-powered cloud protection covers hybrid, multi-OS environments, reducing attack surfaces across endpoints, servers, mail systems, mobile devices, and cloud apps. Hardened browsers and specialized controls block remote desktop protocol (RDP) attacks before they begin.

Validate Users and Admins with Strong Identity Controls

Enforce identity trust with multifactor authentication (MFA) that prevents account takeover and unauthorized access. Pair with full disk encryption to lock down sensitive data on laptops and workstations, protecting users and admins alike.

Close Security Gaps with Automated Patch Management

Automated vulnerability and patch management keeps systems current and safeguarded from known exploits. ESET Cloud Office Security protects against business email compromise and phishing.

Enforce Role-Based, Least-Privilege Access

Centralized policies applied from a unified console ensure consistent, role-based access control across endpoints, servers, and mobile devices.

24/7 Incident Detection and Response

Minimize detection and response times to as little as 6 minutes with ESET MDR, our 24/7 managed detection and response service. Backed by ESET XDR, you gain full visibility into threats, behaviors, and anomalies across your IT environment.

ESET's IT Security Maturity Model

The model allows you to identify where your IT security is at right now and the level of protection that your business really needs.

Low Level

Antivirus-Level

No Monitoring

Lax Policy

Unmanaged Endpoints

Small Office / HO

Basic Protection

Endpoint Protection

Phishing / Spam Protection

Firewall

Device / Web Policy

Managed Endpoints

Small Office / SMB

Zero Trust Readiness
Level 1:
Secure Defense

Data Encryption

Multi-Factor Authentication

Cloud Sandbox

Adaptive Policy

Managed Endpoints

Small Office to SMB

Level 2:
Proactive Inspection

Incident Detection

Threat Monitoring

Isolation (IoC)

Evolutionary Policy

+ Forensics

SMB to Enterprise

Level 3:
Anticipatory Intelligence

Threat Intelligence

  • Botnet
  • Malware
  • Domain, IP, URL
  • APT

APT Investigation Report

Preventive Policy

+ SIEM / SOC

Enterprise / KRITIS

1. Zero Trust Readiness

Start with proactive, cloud-based endpoint protection featuring advanced threat defense to stop targeted and never-before-seen attacks. Secure identities and data with encryption and MFA.

2. Visibility and Response

Add ESET XDR for advanced detection, behavioral analysis, and accelerated investigations to limit lateral movement.

3. 24/7 Proactive Threat Hunting

Choose ESET MDR for continuous monitoring, expert triage, and guided response. Our analysts tune detections, enforce policy, and strengthen defenses in real time.

4. Threat-Led Hardening

Use ESET Threat Intelligence (ETI) to anticipate attacker infrastructure, proactively update defenses, and fine-tune zero trust policies.

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Protection Tiers

4

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Endpoint & data protection against ransomware

Cyber security risk management and XDR

All-in-one protection with XDR to prevent breaches

All-in-one protection with premium 24/7 MDR service

Mobile devices
protection for free

Mobile devices
protection for free

Mobile devices
protection for free

Mobile devices
protection for free

 

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$275.00
for 5 devices



 

 
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Console Unified cybersecurity platform interface providing superior network visibility and control. Available as cloud or on-prem deployment.

Modern Endpoint Protection Advanced multilayered protection for computers and smartphones powered by unique ESET LiveSense technology.

Next-Generation Antivirus Next-gen antivirus protection for business that helps you stay ahead of known and emerging threats with our AI-native, prevention-first approach.

Device Control Enables restriction of unauthorized devices, such as USB flash drives or CDs, to prevent access to sensitive data, mitigating the risk of data breaches and insider threats.

Anti-Phishing Safeguards sensitive company data from phishing, spear phishing and other types of social engineering attacks.

Ransomware Remediation Provides comprehensive rollback through seamless, automated file restoration from secure backups. Minimize the business impact of a ransomware attack and never pay a ransom again.

Server Security Real-time protection for your company’s data passing through all general servers.

Mobile Threat Defense Robust security for all Android and iOS mobile devices within the organization. Equip your mobile fleet with Antimalware, Anti-Theft and MDM capabilities.

Full Disk Encryption Robust encryption solution for system disks, partitions or entire devices to achieve legal compliance.

Advanced Threat Defense Proactive cloud-based prevention against ransomware or never-before-seen threat types with autonomous remediation capabilities.

Cloud App Protection Advanced protection for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace apps, with additional proactive threat defense.

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Extended Detection and Response Additional platform capability to proactively detect threats, effectively identify anomalous behavior in the network and realize timely remediation, preventing breaches and business disruption.

ESET Inspect, the XDR-enabling cloud-based tool, provides outstanding threat and system visibility, allowing risk managers and security professionals to perform fast and in-depth root cause analysis and immediately respond to incidents.

Mail Server Security An additional layer of security, protecting Exchange email servers from threats entering the network on top of the standard endpoint and file server protection.

Features advanced anti-phishing, anti-malware, and anti-spam combined with cloud-powered proactive threat defense. Provides you with robust quarantine management and rule definition/filtering system.

Prevents ransomware and other email-borne attacks without compromising email's speed.

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Vulnerability & Patch Management Actively track & fix vulnerabilities in operating systems and applications across all endpoints.

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Multi-Factor Authentication Single-tap, mobile-based multi-factor authentication that protects organizations from weak passwords and unauthorized access.

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ESET AI Advisor ESET's proprietary generative AI cybersecurity assistant helps with interactive risk identification, analysis, and response

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MDR Ultimate Service End-to-end digital security with proactive threat hunting.

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Premium Support Ultimate Flawless deployment, operation and incident resolution. Leave it all to us.

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Cybersecurity Awareness Training Prevention-first education to ensure employees are the foundation of an organization’s digital security.

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Threat Intelligence Get in-depth, up-to-date global knowledge about specific threats and attack sources.

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Mobile Threat Defense

Efficiently protect and manage your company mobile fleet

Includes: ESET Endpoint Security for Android and ESET MDM
 

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  • Console
  • Mobile Threat Defense
  • MDM for iOS and iPadOS
  • Protect against mobile threats
  • Prevent lateral movement
  • Protect company data on hand-held devices
  • Block unwanted apps

Cloud App Protection

Advanced protection for cloud email, collaboration and storage, with proactive threat defense

Includes: ESET Cloud Office Security

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  • Antimalware
  • Antispam
  • Antiphishing
  • Advanced Threat Defense
  • Cloud-based console
  • Exchange Online, OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint Online, Gmail, Google Drive protection

Multi-Factor Authentication

Powerful multi-factor authentication for safe access to networks and data

Includes: ESET Secure Authentication

 

 
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  • Prevent data breaches
  • Meet compliance requirements
  • Use phone or hardware tokens
  • Secure VPNs, remote login, web apps and more
  • Cloud-based deployment NEW

Security for Microsoft SharePoint Server

Advanced protection for SharePoint servers against malicious uploads and unwanted files

Includes: ESET Security for Microsoft SharePoint Server

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  • Ransomware protection
  • Data breaches prevention
  • Zero-day threats detection
  • Fileless attacks prevention

Endpoint Encryption
 

Simple and powerful encryption for organizations of all sizes

Includes: ESET Endpoint Encryption

 

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  • Full disk encryption
  • Removable media encryption
  • File & folder encryption
  • Virtual disks & encrypted archives
  • Centralized management

Mail Server Security
 

Multilayered email protection with zero-day threat defense

Includes: ESET PROTECT Mail Plus

 

 
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  • Console
  • Advanced Threat Defense
  • Mail Server Security

 

Cybersecurity Awareness Training

Prevention-first education to ensure employees are the foundation of an organization’s digital security

Includes: ESET Cybersecurity Awareness Training

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  • Effective training methods
  • Simulated phishing campaigns
  • Smart management and detailed reporting
  • Deep integration with various systems
  • Compliance with regulations

ESET MDR

Achieve industry-leading protection without needing in-house security specialists and leverage ESET’s cybersecurity expertise with immediate AI-powered threat detection and response.

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  • Get ready for compliance
  • 24/7 expert-led continuous monitoring, hunting, triage and response
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Threat Intelligence

Get in-depth, up-to-date  knowledge about specific threats and attack sources. Use the expertise of ESET's IT team, whose global perspective will enable your organization to:

  • Detect Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)
  • Block suspicious domains
  • Prevent botnet attacks
  • Block Indicators of Compromise (IoCs)
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Frequently asked questions

What is zero trust?

Zero trust is a security model that assumes no user, device, or connection is trusted by default. Every request is continuously authenticated, authorized, and verified before access is granted.

What is zero trust architecture?

Zero trust architecture (ZTA) is a framework defined by NIST SP 800-207. It focuses on identity, device health, continuous monitoring, access controls, and real-time decision making instead of traditional network perimeters.

What are the 5 pillars of zero trust?

According to the CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model, the five pillars are:

  1. Identity – Verifying the user or machine.
  2. Device – Ensuring endpoint health and posture.
  3. Network – Segmenting and protecting traffic flows.
  4. Application & Workloads – Controlling access to apps and cloud services.
  5. Data – Protecting and classifying sensitive information.

What are the 3 core principles of zero trust?

The foundational principles that guide zero trust design are:
• Continuous Verification –Validate user identity, device health, and contextual factors throughout every session and transaction—never rely on a single initial authentication.
• Least-Privilege Access –Provide only the access required for the task, and review permissions regularly.
• Assume Breach –Incidents are inevitable. Build vigilance through layered controls, processes, and monitoring.

What is zero trust network access (ZTNA)?

ZTNA provides secure, identity-based access to internal applications without exposing them to the public internet. Access is granted based on user identity, device posture, and contextual risk, not network location.

How do you implement zero trust?

Implementation typically follows these steps:

  1. Identify your critical assets (“protect surface”)
  2. Enforce strong identity verification (MFA).
  3. Validate device health (patching, encryption, EDR/XDR).
  4. Limit access using least-privilege policies.
  5. Continuously monitor behavior and traffic with XDR.
  6. Automate detection, response, and policy enforcement.

Why is zero trust difficult for organizations?

Zero trust can be challenging because it requires mapping data flows, redefining access controls, verifying device posture, and continuously monitoring activity. Legacy environments, distributed teams, and limited visibility increase complexity. Platforms like ESET simplify this with integrated MFA, endpoint protection, XDR, and MDR.

Does zero trust improve compliance?

Yes. Zero trust aligns with major regulatory frameworks requiring identity protection, access control, encryption, continuous monitoring, and incident response. It also strengthens eligibility for cyber insurance, which is now critical in high-risk industries like financial services, healthcare, and technology.

Is zero trust a product or an approach?

Zero trust is a security strategy, not a single product. It succeeds when technology and strategy work together by leveraging tools like MFA, encryption, EDR/XDR, mobile device management, and policy engines to enforce continuous verification and least-privilege access.

Will least privilege hurt user experience?

Done right, zero trust can improve user experience by providing the right access at the right time, with contextual verification and minimal friction.

What’s involved in getting started with zero trust?

Zero trust requires a new way of thinking about security, focusing on protecting data and ensuring that only the right people and devices have access. Setting up additional security checks and monitoring users, systems, and data can take time and effort initially. Most organizations, however, begin producing value within weeks by hardening identity and device posture, then expand coverage and automation over subsequent quarters. With the right tools and automation, security teams gain more control, reduce risks more effectively, and make the environment easier to manage over time.

What are the key technologies to implement?

  • Identity and access management (IAM)
  • Multifactor authentication (MFA)
  • Encryption
  • Continuous monitoring and behavioral analytics
  • EDR/XDR
  • Mobile device management
  • Centralized policy enforcement

How does zero trust protect your organization?

Zero trust combines three guiding principles—continuous verification, least-privilege access, and assume breach—with comprehensive coverage across key areas of your environment:

  • People/Identity – Continuously verify every user and machine.
  • Applications/Workloads – Enforce least-privilege access to apps and cloud services.
  • Devices/Endpoints – Monitor and validate all connecting hardware and software.
  • Networks – Microsegment and assume breach to limit lateral movement.
  • Data – Protect sensitive information with strict access controls and continuous monitoring.

Together, these principles and areas create a resilient, adaptive security framework that reduces risk, strengthens visibility, and ensures consistent protection across your organization.