Project Zero Trust: A Story about a Strategy for Aligning Security and the Business

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Implement Zero Trust initiatives efficiently and effectively In Project Zero Trust: A Story About a Strategy for Aligning Security and the Business, George Finney, Chief Security Officer at Southern Methodist University, delivers an insightful and practical discussion of Zero Trust implementation. Presented in the form of a fictional narrative involving a breach at a company, the book tracks the actions of the company's new IT Security Director. Readers will learn John Kindervag's 5-Step methodology for implementing Zero Trust, the four Zero Trust design principles, and how to limit the impact of a breach. They'll also find: Concrete strategies for aligning your security practices with the businessCommon myths and pitfalls when implementing Zero Trust and how to implement it in a cloud environmentStrategies for preventing breaches that encourage efficiency and cost reduction in your company's security practices Project Zero Trust is an ideal resource for aspiring technology professionals, as well as experienced IT leaders, network engineers, system admins, and project managers who are interested in or expected to implement zero trust initiatives. Cover Title Page Copyright Page Contents About the Author Acknowledgments Foreword Introduction Chapter 1 The Case for Zero Trust Key Takeaways Chapter 2 Zero Trust Is a Strategy Key Takeaways The Four Zero Trust Design Principles The Five-Step Zero Trust Design Methodology The Zero Trust Implementation Curve Chapter 3 Trust Is a Vulnerability Key Takeaways Chapter 4 The Crown Jewels Key Takeaways Chapter 5 The Identity Cornerstone Key Takeaways Chapter 6 Zero Trust DevOps Key Takeaways Chapter 7 Zero Trust SOC Key Takeaways Chapter 8 Cloudy with a Chance of Trust Key Takeaways Chapter 9 A Sustainable Culture Key Takeaways Chapter 10 The Tabletop Exercise Key Takeaways Chapter 11 Every Step Matters Key Takeaways Appendix A Appendix AZero Trust Design Principles and Methodology The Four Zero Trust Design Principles The Five-Step Zero Trust Design Methodology Appendix B Appendix BZero Trust Maturity Model Appendix C Appendix CSample Zero Trust Master Scenario Events List Appendix D Appendix DFor Further Reading Standards, Frameworks, and Other Resources Case Studies Google BeyondCorp Papers Books Hardening Guides Glossary Index EULA