THE IMPACT OF ZERO TRUST ARCHITECTURE IN FINANCIAL ORGANIZATIONS

Abstract

This study examines the implementation of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) within financial organizations, assessing its effectiveness and the practical challenges that accompany its deployment. The research centers on the role of identity-based security models and continuous verification mechanisms. Empirical findings derived from expert studies in the Asian financial sector demonstrate notable improvements in authentication speed, system performance, user compliance, and overall security posture. Despite persisting issues, such as legacy system limitations, increased administrative overhead, and the complexity of hybrid cloud infrastructures, the results indicate that Zero Trust constitutes a resilient, scalable, and future-oriented security model.