Zero Trust Architecture — Design and Implementation
A three-day Zero Trust Architecture design workshop: from the NIST SP 800-207 reference model and the CSA CCZT certification path to a full implementation roadmap covering microsegmentation, identity management, and continuous trust evaluation.
Zero Trust as an architectural project, not a product to buy
Many organizations think of Zero Trust as a single tool to deploy. In practice it is a shift in architectural model — from trust based on network location to trust that is continuously verified based on identity, context, and risk. The workshop guides participants through this shift in thinking using the NIST SP 800-207 reference model, so the architecture they design is theoretically sound and practically implementable.
From identity to microsegmentation — the complete path
Rather than a fragmented technology overview, participants walk through the full design path: identity management as the foundation, application-level network microsegmentation, continuous trust evaluation mechanisms, and integration with an existing SOC. Every module ends with a hands-on exercise where participants design the corresponding piece of architecture for their own organization.
An implementation roadmap using the CSA CCZT methodology
An architecture design without an implementation plan stays on paper. The final day of the workshop is dedicated to building a realistic roadmap — with phasing, a maturity assessment using the Cloud Security Alliance Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust, and the common pitfalls that delay transformations at other organizations.
Benefits
- Design a reference Zero Trust architecture aligned with the NIST SP 800-207 model
- Build an implementation roadmap aligned with the CSA Cloud Controls Matrix methodology and the CCZT certification
- Plan network microsegmentation and identity-based access policies, not network-location-based ones
- Design a continuous trust evaluation mechanism for users and devices
Who is this training for?
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with basic network architecture concepts (segmentation, VPN, firewalls)
- Basic understanding of identity and access management (IAM/IdP)
Training program
The Zero Trust reference model (NIST SP 800-207)
- Core principles: never trust, always verify, least privilege
- Architecture components: Policy Engine, Policy Administrator, Policy Enforcement Point
- How Zero Trust differs from the traditional perimeter-based model
- Mapping the NIST model onto your organization's existing infrastructure
Identity as the foundation (identity-centric security)
- Strong multi-factor authentication and adaptive authentication
- Managing machine identities (service accounts, workload identity)
- Integrating IAM/IdP with context-based access policies (device posture, location, risk)
- The principle of least privilege and just-in-time access
Network microsegmentation and access control
- Designing segmentation at the application and workload level, not the subnet level
- Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) as an alternative to traditional VPN
- Access policies for SaaS applications and multi-cloud environments
- Microsegmentation in containerized and Kubernetes environments
Continuous trust evaluation and monitoring
- Continuous trust evaluation using real-time risk signals
- Integration with SIEM/SOAR and automating responses to anomalies
- Telemetry required to drive access decisions
- Zero Trust maturity metrics and reporting progress to the board
The CSA CCZT implementation roadmap
- Assessing organizational maturity using the Cloud Security Alliance Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust
- Phasing implementation: pilots, scope expansion, full migration
- Change management and communication with business users
- Common implementation pitfalls and how to avoid them
Delivery Methods
Online
- Convenience of participating from anywhere
- Interactive live sessions with trainer
- Materials available for 30 days
- No travel costs
On-site
- Direct contact with trainer and group
- Intensive hands-on workshops
- Networking with other participants
- Full focus on learning
Frequently asked questions
How does this training differ from Zero Trust Architecture, BeyondCorp and Zero Trust SASE in our catalog?
Those three trainings cover individual implementations or approaches (a general architecture introduction, Google's BeyondCorp model, convergence with SASE). This training is an end-to-end design workshop: participants leave with a ready implementation roadmap for their own organization, built on the NIST reference model and the CSA CCZT maturity methodology, not just conceptual knowledge of one approach.
How long does a full Zero Trust implementation take for a mid-sized organization?
It depends on the starting point, but a typical transformation spans 12-24 months of phased rollout: a pilot on selected applications and users (2-3 months), expansion to key business systems (6-9 months), and full migration away from the perimeter model (another 6-12 months). In the workshop we build a realistic timeline matched to your organization's maturity and resources, not a generic plan.
Does Zero Trust require replacing all network infrastructure?
No — Zero Trust is an architectural model and set of policies, not a specific product. Most organizations implement it incrementally, reusing existing components (IdP, next-generation firewalls, SD-WAN/SASE tools) and adding microsegmentation and continuous verification mechanisms on top. In the training we show how to map your existing infrastructure onto the target model without replacing everything at once.
How does Zero Trust relate to NIS2 and DORA compliance?
Zero Trust directly supports the obligations under Article 21 of NIS2 (access control, network segmentation) and the ICT risk management pillar of DORA (reducing the attack surface, limiting incident impact). In the workshop we show how to document a Zero Trust rollout as part of the risk management measures required by these regulations.
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