Zero Trust Architecture: Reducing Attack Surfaces

Duration : 1 Day

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This course provides a structured approach to designing and implementing Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA). It addresses identity, network, and application-level protections to reduce attack surfaces and enforce continuous verification.

Audience

Security architects, CISOs, and IT directors.

Prerequisites

• Knowledge of network and identity management concepts
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks

Objectives

• Understand Zero Trust principles and core components
• Design architectures that minimize attack surfaces
• Implement continuous authentication and authorization
• Align Zero Trust with compliance requirements

Contents

Module 1: Zero Trust Fundamentals

• The evolution from perimeter security to Zero Trust
• Principles: never trust, always verify
• Core components (identity, device, network, application)

Module 2: Designing Zero Trust Architectures

• Identity-centric security
• Microsegmentation and network controls
• Secure application access

Module 3: Implementation Roadmap

• Steps for gradual adoption
• Tools and technologies (Okta, Azure AD, Zscaler, etc.)
• Integration with existing infrastructure

Module 4: Case Study and Governance

• Real-world ZTA implementation
• Policy and compliance alignment
• Monitoring and maintaining Zero Trust environments

Related Courses

Course material

• Infrastructure Security
• GRC Frameworks and Certifications

Architecture blueprints and policy templates provided.