Zero Trust Made Simple – Securing Access with Identity, Context, and Continuous Verification (C22-I)

This course teaches you how to design and implement a Zero Trust architecture across your organization. You’ll gain: Zero Trust Principles Understand the core principles: never trust, always verify Learn how Zero Trust differs from perimeter-based security Explore NIST SP 800-207 and other frameworks Identity & Access Control Implement strong authentication and authorization Use role-based access control (RBAC), attribute-based access control (ABAC), and policy engines Integrate identity providers and federated access Network & Application Security Segment networks and enforce micro-perimeters Secure APIs, applications, and workloads Apply continuous monitoring and adaptive access Device & Endpoint Trust Assess device posture and compliance Enforce conditional access and endpoint protection Integrate with MDM, EDR, and XDR platforms Governance & Integration Align Zero Trust with ISO 27001, NIS2, and DORA requirements Build policies, dashboards, and audit trails Coordinate across IT, security, and compliance teams Implementation Strategy Plan phased adoption across identity, devices, apps, and data Use maturity models and readiness assessments Avoid common pitfalls and measure success