The cyber landscape is a minefield, and one wrong step can trigger disaster!
As organizations digitize more of their operations, their attack surface expands, giving cybercriminals more opportunities for sophisticated attacks. The days of relying solely on a strong perimeter firewall are over; once a threat breaches that outer wall, traditional security models often leave the internal network exposed.
This reality has driven innovative IT leaders to adopt more rigorous security strategies. Among the most effective is Zero Trust. It’s a shift in mindset as much as technology—moving away from the assumption that internal traffic is safe, to a model where trust is never assumed and verification is always required.
“Cyberattacks are on the rise in terms of frequency, impact, duration, and sophistication.”
—Accenture
But how do you implement such a comprehensive strategy? At 11:11 Systems, we believe that security should be native to everything we do. Here is how we support Zero Trust principles to help keep your mission-critical data safe.
What is Zero Trust?
Developed by Forrester Research nearly a decade ago, the Zero Trust security model can be summarized in four words: “Never trust, always verify.”
In a traditional security model, organizations focused on defending the perimeter. It was like a castle with a moat: hard to get into, but once you crossed the drawbridge, you had free rein of the courtyard. Zero Trust changes that. Whether a connection attempt comes from outside the network or from within, no access is granted without strict verification.
This holistic approach combines technology and governance processes. It isn’t just one tool you buy; it’s a strategy you adopt. For organizations moving to the cloud, this transition is a natural inflection point. You are already undergoing operational change, making it the perfect time to select a cloud service provider that prioritizes a Zero Trust architecture.
The core tenets of 11:11’s security capabilities
At 11:11 Systems, security is part of our DNA. We don’t just offer managed security solutions; we embed security into our technology, processes, and culture. Our approach to supporting Zero Trust relies on four key pillars:
Physical security
The physical data center remains the epicenter of customer data and the first layer of defense. We adhere to Uptime Institute’s Tier III/IV standards, employing 24x7x365 CCTV monitoring and professional security staffing. Access is strictly controlled via biometric verification—no one enters a center without validating identity.
Logical security
Logical security covers the technical configurations that keep environments stable and secure. We apply this at three critical layers:
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- Network: Every customer is isolated. No two network segments overlap, ensuring your traffic remains invisible to others. We also implement virtual firewalls as standard at the network edge.
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- Storage: We use logical segmentation (zoning, volumes, and LUNs) to ensure your storage is visible only to your environment.
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- Hypervisor: We prevent “noisy neighbor” issues by logically allocating resources. Furthermore, our platform includes built-in hypervisor-based security features like anti-malware, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and integrity monitoring by default.
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Process
Technology fails without the right people and processes. All 11:11 employees undergo rigorous background checks and twice-yearly security and compliance training. We operate on a least-privileged model, using role-based access control (RBAC) and two-factor authentication (2FA) for privileged accounts.
Accreditation
We believe in third-party validation. Our adherence to frameworks like ISO 27001, HIPAA, and CSA STAR (Gold certification) proves our commitment to maintaining the highest security standards.
11:11’s contribution to supporting Zero Trust
Zero Trust is about minimizing risk by assuming threats can exist anywhere. We support this by ensuring that the underlying infrastructure your data resides on is as robust as your own internal standards.
By leveraging 11:11 Application and Zero Trust Services, you can provide secure access to applications from any location without compromising speed. We help you move away from broad access privileges and toward a granular, continuous verification model. This minimizes the risk of malware and data breaches by focusing on continuous authentication and monitoring.
“No single technology or solution is associated with Zero Trust. It’s a holistic approach to security that needs to be adopted by an organization in its entirety.”
Security and compliance as a core 11:11 value
Whether your organization is actively pursuing Zero Trust now or planning for the future, your choice of cloud provider is critical. Security and compliance are not add-ons for us; they are core values.
We perform various audits throughout the year to cover a wide breadth of industries, ensuring we meet regulatory requirements for SEC, FISMA, EU GDPR, and PCI-DSS. This comprehensive compliance posture allows our customers—even those in highly regulated industries like healthcare and finance—to innovate with confidence.
As the industry evolves, so do we. We are committed to evolving our security capabilities to meet the demands of tomorrow’s threats, ensuring that when you partner with 11:11, you are partnering with resilience.
Secure your future today
Zero Trust is not just a buzzword; it is a necessary evolution in how we protect data. By partnering with 11:11 Systems, you gain a team with over 40 years of experience in tackling difficult IT challenges. We empower you to modernize, protect, and manage your mission-critical applications with a platform built from the ground up with security at its core.
Ready to strengthen your security posture? Learn more about our resilient cloud platform and how we can support your Zero Trust journey.
To learn more about Zero Trust Security be sure and also download our free white paper, “Never Trust, Always Verify,”
Additional Resources:
- Webinar replay: Securing the Cloud with Zero Trust
- White paper: Never Trust, Always Verify
- Online resources: Security and Compliance and 11:11 Application and Zero Trust Services
