Zero trust architecture (ZTA) implementations pose challenges due to the abundance of vendor and media hype surrounding this concept. Understanding the true essence of zero trust and its relevance to your specific company or IT environment is crucial.
Establishing trusted identities for devices is a foundational aspect of implementing a zero trust model. It is essential to navigate through decisions on scaling your zero trust ecosystem effectively, encompassing identity, authentication, network architecture, and endpoint detection and response technologies.
Transitioning to a “default/deny” architecture from the traditional “trust then verify” approach can introduce significant user friction and degrade their overall experience in utilizing enterprise systems. Hence, careful planning and constituent engagement is a necessity.
Moving towards a zero trust architecture is a progressive journey rather than a mere technological shift. Many enterprises will find themselves operating on a hybrid zero trust/perimeter-based model during this transition phase.
These insightful discussions with Mary K. Pratt from CSO Online and other security leaders provided valuable perspectives on the challenges and opportunities associated with implementing ZTA.
Explore the conversations and insights shared here: https://bit.ly/4cI2P2C
Niel Harper 