In an era of increasingly sophisticated cyberthreats, organizations must operate on the premise that no user or device should be trusted by default. Every login attempt must be rigorously validated, including the secure state of the device requesting access. One of the cornerstones of Zero Trust is understanding the context of devices and scrutinizing their attributes and behaviors to make informed access decisions. Device context can include many factors. For example: Device type — Is it a mobile phone? Is the device managed or unmanaged? Device compliance — Is the device running the latest security patches? Is it compliant with organizational policies? By incorporating device context into your Identity security model, you can better assess risk and increase security against unauthorized access and potential breaches. Okta can help you with your Zero Trust approach to security by validating device attributes with Device Assurance. Managing device security posture with Device Assurance.