NIST Zero Trust Architecture

Introduction to NIST Zero Trust Architecture:
Understanding the purpose and significance of NIST’s Zero Trust Architecture.
Overview of the architecture’s development and context.

Key Concepts of Zero Trust:
Defining the principles and characteristics of a Zero Trust approach.
Understanding the shift from perimeter-based security to data-centric security.

Zero Trust Principles and Components:
Exploring the core principles of Zero Trust: Verify Explicitly, Least Privilege, Assume Breach, and more.
Understanding the various components that make up a Zero Trust architecture.

Identity and Access Management in Zero Trust:
Strategies for implementing strong identity and access controls.
Addressing identity verification, authentication, and authorization.

Micro-Segmentation and Network Security:
Understanding the concept of micro-segmentation for network security.
Exploring strategies to segment and isolate network components.

Data Protection and Encryption:
Addressing data protection challenges in a Zero Trust environment.
Implementing encryption and data-centric security measures.

Continuous Monitoring and Behavioral Analytics:
Exploring continuous monitoring strategies to detect anomalies.
Using behavioral analytics to identify suspicious activities.

Zero Trust Adoption and Migration:
Strategies for adopting a Zero Trust approach in existing environments.
Addressing challenges and considerations during migration.

User and Device Trust Assessment:
Understanding methods to assess user and device trust levels.
Exploring continuous authentication and risk-based trust assessment.

Implementing Zero Trust Best Practices:
Strategies for designing and implementing a Zero Trust architecture.
Exploring use cases, success stories, and lessons learned.