A Conceptual Framework for Implementing Zero Trust Principles in Cloud and Hybrid IT Environments

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@article{1708124,
      author = {Denis Kisina, Oyinomomo-emi Emmanuel Akpe, Samuel Owoade, Bright Chibunna Ubanadu, Toluwase Peter Gbenle; Oluwasanmi Segun Adanigbo},
      title = {A Conceptual Framework for Implementing Zero Trust Principles in Cloud and Hybrid IT Environments},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2022},
      volume = {5},
      number = {8},
      pages = {412-421},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1708124.pdf},
      abstract = {The escalating complexity of modern cyber threats and the dissolution of traditional network boundaries have rendered perimeter-based security models increasingly ineffective. In response, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) has emerged as a transformative paradigm that redefines how trust is established, maintained, and revoked within cloud and hybrid IT infrastructures. This paper develops a conceptual framework for implementing Zero Trust principles in dynamic digital environments, emphasizing identity-centric access control, micro-segmentation, and continuous trust evaluation. The framework is grounded in established principles such as ?never trust, always verify? and is supported by enabling technologies including identity and access management, software-defined perimeters, and real-time telemetry. It addresses core challenges associated with legacy system integration, compliance mandates, and operational complexity. Through an analysis of enabling technologies and policy orchestration mechanisms, the paper provides practical guidance for enterprises seeking to enhance security postures while maintaining scalability and agility. The study concludes by outlining future research directions in Zero Trust automation, AI-driven access intelligence, and standardization efforts to support broader industry adoption. The framework not only informs enterprise strategy but also contributes to the scholarly discourse on adaptive cybersecurity in distributed computing environments.},
      keywords = {Zero Trust Architecture, Cloud Security, Hybrid IT Environments, Identity-Centric Access Control, Micro-Segmentation, Cybersecurity Framework},
      month = {February},
  }