Zero Trust is a modern security framework built on the principle of “never trust, always verify.” Unlike traditional security models that assume internal networks are inherently safe, Zero Trust continuously validates every user and device attempting to access resources—regardless of their location. This proactive approach helps minimize the risk of data breaches and unauthorized access, elevating an organization’s security posture.
How Progress Data Platform Supports Zero Trust
There isn’t a day that passes without a new headline about artificial intelligence. While these advancements are exciting, AI ultimately relies on one fundamental element: data. The data fueling AI programs must be carefully managed and never assumed to be secure or accurate from the start.
Progress Data Cloud (PDC), a hosted platform for Progress Data Platform (PDP), enables organizations with these key capabilities:
User Access Control
Gain full control over user authentication and permissions with robust features like self-registration, user invites and default role assignments. This enables only authorized users to access your data while allowing seamless management and oversight.
Continuous Security Monitoring
Our platform delivers always-on monitoring, routine security scans and advanced traffic management, including DDoS protection. This continuous surveillance helps detect and neutralize threats before they can cause harm.
Isolated Tenant Infrastructure
With isolated tenant infrastructure, each tenant’s data and resources are kept separate—minimizing cross-tenant security risks and reinforcing data protection at every level.
SOC 2 Certified Security Model
Progress Data Platform adheres to SOC 2 compliance standards and follows SAMM best practices, demonstrating our commitment to stringent security and regulatory compliance.
Advanced Integrations
Seamlessly integrate with leading security providers such as Google, Microsoft, Salesforce and OKTA via OIDC SSO integration. This allows you to leverage your existing security frameworks and strengthen your overall security ecosystem.
Example Use Case for Progress Data Platform
In today’s data-driven business landscape, organizations are increasingly looking to The Progress Data Platform for managing and analyzing vast amounts of data. For instance, a global financial institution might utilize the Progress Data Platform to centralize and analyze financial transaction data. To maintain security, the institution deploys Zero Trust, enforcing strict identity and access management (IAM). Every user accessing the data platform is required to undergo continuous authentication and authorization checks, based on role-based access controls (RBAC) and real-time behavioral analysis.
Moreover, each request to access data undergoes rigorous scrutiny, including multi-factor authentication (MFA), limiting access to only authorized users or applications. Network segmentation within the Zero Trust model further limits access to critical data, reducing the risk of lateral movement if a breach does occur.
By combining the Progress Data Platform’s ability to centralize and manage data with the comprehensive security measures of Zero Trust, organizations can confidently leverage data-driven insights while helping to safeguard sensitive information against evolving threats. This integrated approach provides not only operational efficiency but also robust protection against both external and internal security risks.
Conclusion
In today’s digital landscape, data security is more critical than ever. The Zero Trust capabilities of Progress Data Platform provide a powerful, future-ready solution that helps safeguard your most valuable assets. Through continuous verification, strong user management and advanced security measures, we help you keep your data secure, compliant and always accessible.
Embrace the future with the Progress Data Platform—where security is more than a feature; it’s the foundation. To learn more, visit our website.
Todd Wright
Todd Wright leads Global Product Marketing for OpenEdge and DataDirect solutions from Progress. He works closely with the product management and sales organizations to create and promote materials that are relevant and valuable to Progress customers. He is instrumental in developing customer relationships and creating strategic marketing plans that drive awareness, consideration, education and demand for Progress.