RESEARCH ON THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING THE ZERO TRUST CONCEPT IN IOT SYSTEMS

This article explores the feasibility of applying the Zero Trust concept in the field of the Internet of Things (IoT), which, in the context of increasing cyber threats and data sensitivity, has become a key direction for enhancing information system security. Traditional perimeter-based security paradigms, which assume trust in internal network components, are no longer effective in countering modern threats—particularly within IoT environments where devices often have limited resources, lack continuous monitoring mechanisms, and involve complex interconnections. Zero Trust, as a security architecture concept, is based on the principle of "never trust, always verify" and requires mandatory verification of all users, devices, and services, regardless of their location within the network. The article provides a detailed analysis of the theoretical foundations of Zero Trust, including principles of identification, multi-factor authentication, microsegmentation, least privilege access, continuous monitoring, and dynamic access control. A comparative overview of traditional and Zero Trust approaches in the context of IoT security is presented, along with an outline of the technical cha