{"id":137714,"date":"2025-02-26T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/blog\/?p=137714"},"modified":"2025-02-25T11:03:14","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T19:03:14","slug":"rethinking-remote-assistance-security-in-a-zero-trust-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/blog\/2025\/02\/26\/rethinking-remote-assistance-security-in-a-zero-trust-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Rethinking remote assistance security in a Zero Trust world"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The recent breach of the United States Treasury<\/a> underscores a stark reality: cyber adversaries are no longer just looking for gaps in traditional network security\u2014they are actively exploiting the tools organizations rely on for daily operations. Remote assistance technologies, essential for IT support and business continuity, have become prime targets for credential theft, moving within the network, and system exploitation. The message is clear: securing remote assistance is no longer optional; it is a fundamental requirement for maintaining operational resilience.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A multi-pronged approach to securing remote assistance\u00a0with Zero Trust<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For too long, remote assistance security has been presumed rather than intentionally designed into its architecture. The rise in sophisticated cyberthreats demands a fundamental shift in our approach. Organizations must rethink remote assistance security through the lens of Zero Trust<\/a>, using the three key principles of verify explicitly, use least privilege<\/strong>, and assume breach<\/strong> as a guide and ensuring that every session, user, and device is verified, compliant, and monitored before access is granted.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover how implementing Zero Trust can fortify your remote assistance security by visiting our Zero Trust Workshop<\/a>, where you\u2019ll find an interactive guide to embedding security into your IT operations.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This requires a structured approach with a foundation of: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Identity and access control<\/strong>\u2014ensuring that only authenticated, compliant users and devices can initiate or receive remote assistance.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Endpoint security and compliance<\/strong>\u2014enforcing security baselines and conditional access across all managed devices.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Embedded security in remote assistance<\/strong>\u2014building security into the very foundation of remote assistance tools, eliminating gaps that cyberattackers can exploit.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Explore the Microsoft Zero Trust approach<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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        Identity and access control: The first line of cybersecurity defense<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Identity security is the cornerstone of any secure remote assistance strategy. A compromised identity is often the first step in a cyberattack, making it critical to ensure only verified users and devices can initiate or receive remote assistance sessions. Organizations must enforce: <\/p>\n\n\n\n