Zero Trust in Software- Defined Networking

Abstract

This master thesis deals with the concept of Zero Trust (ZT) in the context of Software-Defined Networking (SDN). It explores its potential to improve network security in the face of increasing cyber threats and data breaches. Despite its growing popularity, the effectiveness of the ZT model has not been sufficiently researched and evaluated in practice. This underlines the need for independent testing and a deeper understanding of its application. Therefore, the following research question was defined: “How can the Zero Trust model be integrated into a Software-Defined Networking environment to create a more secure and resilient network infrastructure?”