Introduction

Zero Trust has moved from buzzword to requirement in federal contracts. Here’s how to implement it properly.

Core Principles

Never trust, always verify. But what does this actually mean in practice?

1. Identity-Based Access

Every access decision based on verified identity, not network location.

2. Micro-Segmentation

Traditional VLANs aren’t enough. Need application-level segmentation.

3. Continuous Verification

Authentication isn’t one-time. Continuous assessment of risk posture.

Implementation Steps

Coming from traditional perimeter security? Here’s the migration path…