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…