• Zero Trust Frameworks and Models

  • NIST Zero Trust Architecture (SP 800-207)

  • Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) Zero Trust Guidance

  • Forrester Zero Trust Model

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Module 2: Identity and Access Management (IAM) in Zero Trust

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• Identity as the New Perimeter

  • Role of Identity in Zero Trus

  • Identity and Access Management (IAM) Best Practices

  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) vs. Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)

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• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Zero Trust

  • Implementing Strong Authentication Mechanisms

  • Passwordless Authentication and FIDO2

  • Conditional Access Policies

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Module 3: Network Security and Micro-Segmentation

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• Redefining Network Security with Zero Trust

  • Limitations of Perimeter-Based Security

  • Least Privilege Access for Networks

  • Implementing Software-Defined Perimeters (SDP)

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• Micro-Segmentation Strategies

  • Benefits of Micro-Segmentation

  • Implementation with Network Policies and Firewalls

  • Managing East-West Traffic in Zero Trust

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Module 4: Device and Endpoint Security

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• Device Authentication and Compliance

  • Securing Endpoints in Zero Trust Environments

  • Device Posture Assessment and Continuous Monitoring

  • Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

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• Zero Trust and BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)

  • Risks and Challenges of BYOD in a Zero Trust Model

  • Implementing Endpoint Security Policies

  • Mobile Device Management (MDM) in Zero Trust

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Module 5: Cloud Security and Zero Trust

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• Securing Cloud Access and Workloads

  • Cloud-Based Identity Providers (IdPs) and Zero Trust

  • Implementing Zero Trust for SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS

  • Zero Trust for Multi-Cloud and Hybrid Environments

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• Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Zero Trust

  • Converging Zero Trust with SASE

  • Benefits of Combining SD-WAN and Cloud Security

  • Implementing SASE in Enterprise Networks

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Module 6: Zero Trust Security Operations and Monitoring

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• Continuous Security Monitoring and Analytics

  • The Role of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

  • Implementing Security Analytics and Threat Intelligence

  • Zero Trust and Extended Detection & Response (XDR)

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• Incident Response in a Zero Trust Environment

  • Proactive Threat Hunting in Zero Trust

  • Automating Incident Response with SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response)

  • Managing Insider Threats with Zero Trust Principles

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Module 7: Implementing a Zero Trust Strategy

• Developing a Zero Trust Roadmap

  • Assessing Current Security Posture

  • Defining Zero Trust Policies and Governance

  • Aligning Zero Trust with Compliance and Regulations

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• Zero Trust Implementation Best Practices

  • Steps to Transition to a Zero Trust Architecture

  • Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

  • Measuring the Success of Zero Trust Deployment

  • Final Assessment and Capstone Project

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• Hands-on Lab: Designing a Zero Trust Architecture

  • Case Study Analysis

  • Practical Implementation Using Cloud Security Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

  • Zero Trust Security Controls Simulation

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• Final Certification Exam

  • Knowledge Assessment

  • Zero Trust Implementation Plan Submission