Organizational environments have undergone significant changes due to the expansion of remote work, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT). These developments have made traditional security approaches based on network boundaries insufficient to address modern cyber threats. As a result, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) has emerged as a modern security framework built on the principle: “Never Trust, Always Verify.” This model relies on several fundamental principles, including continuous verification of user and device identities, the implementation of Least Privilege Access, and the assumption that a security breach may occur at any time. It also emphasizes data encryption and network segmentation into smaller security zones to limit the spread of attacks. Zero Trust integrates several security technologies, including Identity and Access Management (IAM), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Micro-segmentation, and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA). ZTNA allows users to access specific applications without granting them access to the entire network, thereby reducing potential security risks. Despite its importance in strengthening cybersecurity, implementing Zero Trust presents several challenges, including difficulties integrating it with legacy systems, balancing continuous verification with user convenience, and covering the costs of infrastructure development and staff training. Zero Trust is particularly valuable in academic and institutional environments, especially universities with large numbers of users and diverse devices. It helps isolate student networks from sensitive administrative and research resources, protect educational platforms and cloud services, and monitor unusual activities while enabling timely responses to potential threats. With the increasing prevalence of cyberattacks and ransomware, adopting Zero Trust Architecture has become essential for strengthening information security and building more resilient, intrusion-resistant networks. Successful implementation requires combining advanced security technologies with cybersecurity awareness and the development of qualified professionals in the field.