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Improving Zero Trust Security in Edge Computing Environments presents unique problems and necessitates novel solutions to secure sensitive data and lessen the dangers associated with edge computing installations. This article explores the challenges and solutions for improving Zero Trust Security in edge computing environments. The distributed and heterogeneous nature of edge ecosystems, limited resources, dynamic and mobile nature, scalability and performance concerns, network latency and bandwidth constraints, and scalability and performance concerns contribute to the challenges. Careful analysis and specific security solutions are needed to achieve a solid security posture. Several ways to overcome these issues include identity and access management mechanisms, secure network segmentation, continuous monitoring and threat detection systems, and authentication and authorization technologies. Zero Trust Security must be integrated with edge computing architectures for effective deployment. Edge security gateway and firewall systems provide perimeter protection for edge settings, while cloud-based security services and threat intelligence improve threat detection and response capabilities. The article also includes case studies and recommended practices, exploring lessons gained and ideas for implementing Zero Trust Security in edge computing settings. Future directions and emerging trends in Zero Trust Security for Edge Computing are investigated, offering insights into the growing security landscape in edge settings.
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This work is funded by FCT/MEC through national funds and co-funded by FEDER—PT2020 partnership agreement under the project UIDB/50008/2020. This article is based upon work from COST Action CA21118 - Platform Work Inclusion Living Lab (P-WILL), supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology). More information on www.cost.eu.
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Ashfaq, F., Ahad, A., Hussain, M., Shayea, I., Pires, I.M. (2024). Enhancing Zero Trust Security in Edge Computing Environments: Challenges and Solutions. In: Rocha, Á., Adeli, H., Dzemyda, G., Moreira, F., Poniszewska-Marańda, A. (eds) Good Practices and New Perspectives in Information Systems and Technologies. WorldCIST 2024. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 987. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-60221-4_41
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