Traditional IT security models focus on securing data within a network. However, data is no longer stored only locally on company endpoints but is now also found in cloud services, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), and virtual infrastructures. Zero Trust models focus on protecting data directly and can thus be expanded to include any locations where company data is stored.
In traditional IT security models, if a network is a breach, there is nothing stopping cybercriminals from stealing vast amounts of unprotected data. Zero Trust models also protect data stored within the network by not trusting users by default.