Episode 29: From Theory to Practice: Zero Trust Implementation

In this episode, we bridge the gap between Zero Trust theory and real-world deployment with Norman Wong, a key contributor to NIST's groundbreaking implementation guide (SP 1800-35).Guest: Norman Wong (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gahnormanwong)Host: Dr. Victor Monga (https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorvirtual)https://csrc.nist.gov/pubs/sp/1800/35/finalHighlights:--| Why the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" mindset is the biggest barrier to Zero Trust adoption.--| Inside baseball from the NIST NCCoE project: how competitors like Palo Alto Networks, Cisco, and Zscaler collaborated to build a real-world Zero Trust architecture.--| The "crawl, walk, run" method: implementing Zero Trust incrementally without disrupting business operations.--| Beyond the user: why identity is crucial for visibility but isn't the only place to start your journey.--| The biggest trap organizations fall into: creating fragmented "Zero Trust silos" that don't integrate.--| Bringing a knife to a gunfight: How AI is becoming non-negotiable for defending against AI-powered attacks.An essential guide for any leader feeling overwhelmed by Zero Trust, this episode offers a practical roadmap for moving from planning and theory to a mature, measurable program.Subscribe to our LinkedIn to never miss news, updates, and quizzes to earn digital badges.https://ztjourney.comLinkedIn YouTubeDisclaimer: The views expressed are those of the speakers.