Which core component is used to implement a Zero Trust architecture?

The correct answer is C. Segmentation Platform. Zero Trust architecture operates on the principle of 'never trust, always verify' - no user, device, or workload is inherently trusted regardless of location. A Segmentation Platform is a core component because it enforces micro-segmentation, dividing the network into small…

Submitted by tom_us· Apr 18, 2026Network Security

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AVPN Concentrator
BContent Identification
CSegmentation Platform
DWeb Application Zone

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Zero Trust architecture operates on the principle of 'never trust, always verify' - no user, device, or workload is inherently trusted regardless of location. A Segmentation Platform is a core component because it enforces micro-segmentation, dividing the network into small, isolated zones so that even if an attacker gains entry, lateral movement is restricted. VPN Concentrators extend network access but do not enforce Zero Trust (they implicitly trust users once connected). Content Identification and Web Application Zone are security features but not the foundational component of a Zero Trust architecture.

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