Zero Trust Architecture: Is Real World Implementation Even Possible?

Implementing an entire architectural concept is challenging at best. Retrofitting Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) into an existing architecture is beyond challenging; in fact, it may be impossible. In this session, we will explore the challenges of implementing ZTA within an existing enterprise architecture, calling out the key issues and considerations encountered in the journey, and where decisions must be made whether or not to proceed.

Citing several different enterprise implementations experienced by the speaker and his associates, we will explore the NIST 800-207 tenets and how they impact existing architectural models when attempting to implement them. We'll also address the compensating controls, accepted risks and models for communicating these to stakeholders.