Abstract—Zero Trust Security is an architecture that, as the name implies, trusts no one. This type of architecture is used by several firms globally due to its robust security. The Zero Trust security implementation in the Philippines is very low and it shows by looking at the number of cyberattacks that Philippine companies experience. A prominent form of cyberattack is ransomware that endangers that sensitive information that most companies hold. Ransomware attacks are common, and this is where attackers would lock certain files and will only be unlocked when the victim would pay the appropriate ransom for the information. The Philippines has been deemed by international firms as a risky venture since the cybersecurity levels are low. There are also reports that major companies in the Philippines are victims of large-scale ransomware attacks. This study aims to give an in-depth explanation of Zero Trust and see its fundamental aspects that makes it a better option. This exploratory study considers the possible capabilities of the said architecture to combat ransomware in the context of the Philippines.
 
Keywords—zero trust security, architecture, security, cyberattacks, ransomware


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