Implementing Zero Trust Architecture to Enhance Security and Resilience in the Pharmaceutical Supply ChainSaeid Ghasemshirazi, Ghazaleh Shirvani, Marziye Ranjbar Tavakoli, Bahar Ghaedi, Mohammad Amin Langarizadehhttps://arxiv.org/abs/2508.15776
Implementing Zero Trust Architecture to Enhance Security and Resilience in the Pharmaceutical Supply ChainThe pharmaceutical supply chain faces escalating cybersecurity challenges threatening patient safety and operational continuity. This paper examines the transformative potential of zero trust architecture for enhancing security and resilience within this critical ecosystem. We explore the challenges posed by data breaches, counterfeiting, and disruptions and introduce the principles of continuous verification, least-privilege access, and data-centric security inherent in zero trust. Real-world …