However, cyberattacks pose an increasingly serious threat to food safety, food businesses and consumers. Zero-trust Architecture (ZTA): A New Approach to Solving Cybersecurity IssuesOne new concept in the cybersecurity space that could fundamentally change how businesses approach the security of their data is zero-trust architecture (ZTA). Implementing ZTA in Food ServiceA ZTA system is effectively a combination of components that work together to enforce the policies and controls for accessing each resource across the network. Network segmentation: Network segmentation is an important aspect of a ZTA approach to cybersecurity that isolates and restricts network traffic between resources. One example of a food service business that could benefit from implementing a ZTA system would be a restaurant that offers online ordering and delivery.

Source: Wall Street Journal December 12, 2023 23:15 UTC