The Ultimate TPRM & Cyber Risk Glossary
When in doubt, use an acronym.
Whether you’re a seasoned healthcare CISO or you’re new to the industry and convinced people are just making up acronyms—this glossary has you covered. From standard industry frameworks to CORL-specific terms, it’s your Rosetta Stone for healthcare TPRM, cyber risk, and compliance.
Understanding Zero Trust
Zero Trust is a security model that operates on the principle of “never trust, always verify,” requiring continuous validation of user identity and device security before granting access to network resources. Unlike traditional models that assume trust within a network perimeter, Zero Trust mandates strict access control regardless of the user’s location, treating all users as potential threats. Zero Trust is essential for ensuring that third-party vendors are subject to the same strict access validation, reducing the risk of data breaches from trusted but potentially vulnerable partners.
The Zero Trust model includes principles like least privilege access, MFA, and continuous monitoring of network activities. Adopting a Zero Trust approach allows organizations to enforce strict security policies, ensuring that both internal and external users must meet rigorous standards to access sensitive information.