Blueprinting Zero Trust From: Strategy to Execution with Jerry Chapman

Welcome back to Guardians of the Directory! In this episode, Craig Birch is joined once again by Zero Trust expert Jerry Chapman for a deep dive into the Zero Trust Blueprint—a practical model to help organizations shift from theory to execution. Jerry shares insights from his work as Co-Chair of the CISA Zero Trust Working Group and provides a clear framework covering assessment, strategy, roadmap development, and execution phases.Together, they explore:The critical role of business assets and protect surfacesThe importance of session management, privilege access, and standing permission hygiene in Active DirectoryCommon pitfalls organizations face as they mature their Zero Trust implementationsHow Zero Trust applies equally to human and non-human identities (including AI!)The value of visibility, automation, and governance in maintaining Zero Trust momentumIf you're looking for a realistic, actionable guide to embedding Zero Trust in your enterprise—and especially within Active Directory environments—this episode is your blueprint.Resources Mentioned:CISA Zero Trust Maturity ModelCISA Zero Trust Working GroupMicrosoft Entra PIMNext-gen IGA and Certificate Lifecycle ManagementGuest Bio:Jerry Chapman is a cybersecurity veteran with over 25 years of experience in identity and Zero Trust. He serves as a Co-Chair for the CISA Zero Trust Working Group and is a recognized thought leader in strategy-driven security.