Zero Trust Banking Security: No Access Should Be “Implicitly Trusted” A CyberDudeBivash Guide to Continuous Verification in Financial Systems
Published by CyberDudeBivash — Banking Cyber Defense & Threat Intelligence cyberdudebivash.com | cyberbivash.blogspot.com | cryptobivash.code.blog Introduction In 2025, insider breaches, credential theft, and API compromises show that the traditional security perimeter is dead. Zero Trust Banking Security is no longer optional — it’s the backbone of resilience for banks, fintechs, and digital payment platforms. The guiding principle: Never trust, always verify. Even internal users, employees, and privileged accounts must be continuously verified with strong identity, behavioral analytics, and contextual validation. Core Tenets of Zero Trust Banking Security Continuous Verification: Every login, every transaction, every data request is checked against identity, device, and behavioral context. Least Privilege Access: Employees and systems get access only to what they need — nothing more. Segmentation & Micro-Perimeters: Banking networks...