Zero Trust

The concept of zero-trust cybersecurity aligns with the importance of the data and control planes in networking. Just as zero trust challenges the assumption of inherent trust within a network, the separation of data and control planes challenges the traditional assumption that data movement and network management should be tightly coupled. In a zero-trust model, the principle of “never trust, always verify” reflects the need to continually validate the legitimacy of users and devices accessing resources, regardless of their location.

Similarly, the separation of data and control planes recognizes that efficient and secure networking demands distinct roles. The data plane ensures the efficient movement of information, while the control plane manages the intelligence behind data routing, network health, and device coordination. Just as zero trust enhances cybersecurity by verifying access at every step, the division of data and control planes enhances network...