@article{CRSIJ26000153,
                  author = {Ndiana Okon Asuquo, Destiny Young},
                  title = {Re-Engineering Enterprise Network Security in Nigeria: An Experimental Evaluation of Zero Trust Architecture},
                  journal = {Cosmo Research and Science International Journal},
                  year = {2025},
                  volume = {1},
                  number = {6},
                  pages = {149-168},
                  issn = {3108-1584},
                  url = {https://cosmorsij.com/published/CRSIJ26000153.pdf},
                  abstract = {This study evaluates the performance, security effectiveness, and operational trade-offs of Zero Trust Architecture compared with traditional perimeter-based security in Nigerian enterprise network environments. A controlled comparative experiment was conducted using a hybrid virtualised enterprise tested. Performance metrics and security incident indicators were collected under baseline, moderate, and peak workload conditions using standardised attack and traffic generation scripts. Results indicate that Zero Trust Architecture significantly improved access control enforcement, lateral movement containment, and incident response time. However, these gains were accompanied by measurable increases in latency and session establishment time under peak load conditions. This study provides empirical evidence on Zero Trust deployment in a developing economy context and links technical outcomes to governance and regulatory readiness in Nigeria.},
                  keywords = {Zero Trust Architecture, enterprise security, network engineering, cyber security, Nigeria},
                  month = {May}
        }