Zero Trust Architecture: Strategies and Design Principles

• In-depth understanding of network security and access control models
• Experience with firewalls, VPNs, and other network security tools
• Familiarity with cloud security concepts and platforms

Audience

• Security architects
• IT managers
• System designers

Zero Trust Architecture is a security framework that eliminates trust assumptions and enforces strict identity verification and least-privilege access. This course provides in-depth strategies and design principles for implementing a robust Zero Trust security model across enterprise networks, systems, and applications.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level security architects, IT managers, and system designers who wish to design and implement Zero Trust Architecture within their organizations, leveraging industry best practices and advanced security principles.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand and apply the core principles of Zero Trust Architecture.
• Design and architect a Zero Trust model for an organization.
• Leverage segmentation, identity and access management (IAM), and least-privilege policies in Zero Trust design.
• Implement security measures that focus on verification, monitoring, and least privilege.
• Evaluate and mitigate risks associated with traditional perimeter security models.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction to Zero Trust Architecture

• Overview of Zero Trust principles and their relevance to modern security models
• Key differences between traditional and Zero Trust architectures
• Core concepts: least-privilege, continuous verification, and identity-based access

Designing a Zero Trust Network

• Segmenting the network for granular access control
• Designing policies for resource and application protection
• Design considerations for scalable and secure networks

Identity and Access Management (IAM) in Zero Trust

• Implementing strong authentication mechanisms (MFA, biometrics)
• Federation and Single Sign-On (SSO) in Zero Trust
• Role-based access control (RBAC) and attribute-based access control (ABAC)

Zero Trust Policy Enforcement

• Enforcing policies at the network, application, and data levels
• Continuous monitoring and real-time threat detection
• Automating policy enforcement through security tools

Integrating Zero Trust with Cloud and Hybrid Environments

• Adapting Zero Trust for cloud-native and hybrid infrastructures
• Leveraging cloud security tools (AWS IAM, Azure AD) for Zero Trust
• Designing Zero Trust for multi-cloud environments

Zero Trust Security for Endpoints

• Securing endpoints through device authentication and posture assessment
• Implementing endpoint detection and response (EDR) within a Zero Trust framework
• Managing BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) and IoT devices in a Zero Trust model

Risk Assessment and Mitigation in Zero Trust Architecture

• Evaluating risks associated with traditional network perimeter security
• Mitigating insider threats and lateral movement in Zero Trust
• Best practices for vulnerability management and remediation

Case Studies and Real-World Examples

• Lessons learned from Zero Trust implementations across industries
• Analyzing successful and failed Zero Trust strategies

Summary and Next Steps