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Zero Trust Journey

Episode 11: What Does Zero Trust Mean to You?

37 min • 19 februari 2025

Host
Zach Pugh (https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-pugh/)

Co-Host
Victor Monga (https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorvirtual/)

Guest
Drinor Selmanaj (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drinor-selmanaj-5bb28185/)

Highlights:

  • Vulnerable vs. Exploitable: Distinguishing between a known vulnerability and a realistic exploitation path is essential for smart security decisions.
  • Return on Effort: Focus on the security measures that provide the greatest risk reduction for the time and resources invested.
  • Continuous Validation: Embrace adversary emulation, red-teaming, and regular testing to ensure your Zero Trust controls remain effective against evolving threats.
  • Reducing Reachability: Minimize network, credential, and device reachability to cut down attackers’ lateral movement and protect critical assets.
  • Practical Zero Trust Framework: Break down Zero Trust into manageable steps—start with asset inventories, least-privilege policies, and ongoing security education.

Key Takeaways:

  • Zero Trust Is a Journey: It’s not a one-time project. Continuous assessment and adaptation are vital to keep pace with evolving threats.
  • Define Your Own Zero Trust: There is no official Zero Trust certification, so each organization must clarify what Zero Trust means in the context of its unique business objectives.
  • Continuous Security Validation: Regular testing (e.g., adversary emulation, red teaming) is key to security maturity and helps ensure Zero Trust controls work as intended.
  • Adapt to Emerging Threats & AI: As attackers’ methods evolve—particularly with AI—organizations must keep refining and updating their Zero Trust strategies.
  • Practical Application Matters: Beyond theory, Zero Trust relies on hands-on experience, clear asset inventories, and least-privilege principles to minimize the attack surface.
  • Education & Culture: A security-first mindset, leadership support, and team-wide training are essential for successful Zero Trust adoption at scale.

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Disclaimer: The views expressed are those of the speakers.

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