Beyond Zero

Definition of Beyond Zero

1. : a proposed enterprise security model for the AI era in which each action on a specific resource is authorized at machine speed using fixed rules together with contextual and changing risk signals

   • Under a Beyond Zero policy, giving an agent access to the finance application did not automatically permit it to approve an unusual wire transfer.
   • The security team used Beyond Zero controls to evaluate the actor, resource, requested action, and current risk before allowing the agent to proceed.