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In Zero Trust We Trust Avinash Naduvath

In Zero Trust We Trust By Avinash Naduvath

In Zero Trust We Trust by Avinash Naduvath


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In Zero Trust We Trust by Avinash Naduvath

Before an enterprise answers How can we achieve a Zero Trust architecture? they should be asking Why are we looking at Zero Trust as an access model? Does it align with our vision? In an innovative format, Cisco security architecture expert Avinash Naduvath guides you through the philosophical questions and practical answers for an enterprise looking to start the Zero Trust journey.

A conversational model will take you from the initial stages of identifying goals and pitching solutions, through practical tasks that highlight tangible outcomesincluding common primary use casesin order to bring focus to the correct implementation and maintenance of a Zero Trust architecture.

For a future where success is measured as much by the security of a system as by the functionality, In Zero Trust We Trust is designed to help everyone at every stage and level of leadership understand not only the conceptual underpinnings, but the real-world context of when, how, and why to deploy Zero Trust security controls. This book provides the starting point for helping you change the mindset of others, and getting them to understand why Zero Trust isnt simply a conversation to be had, but a movement to embrace.

  • Origins of the Zero Trust philosophy in security architecture explained, and why it took so long to catch on
  • Detailed examination of how to ask the right questions so as to implement the right security answers for clients
  • Understanding the metrics by which to measure Zero Trust success, and what maintaining that success looks like
  • Identifying the stakeholders and empowering a Zero Trust team within an enterprise
  • Examples of how to catalyze opinion and tailor tactics to motivate investment in secure Zero Trust architecture
  • Implement, monitor, feedback, repeat: Presenting and building a roadmap for a sustainable security architecture
  • Looking ahead to a Zero Trust Lifecycle Framework and a blueprint for the future

About Avinash Naduvath

Avinash Naduvath is a renowned security architect in the Customer Experience (CX) Security Services division at Cisco Systems. As part of CX-Security, he has delivered multiple solutions to help secure customer networks. The range of services included incepting secure architectures, designs, technology advisories, best practice recommendations, and security assessments.

Prior to his current role in Cisco, Avinash was part of the technical services for security in Cisco-Bangalore and has helped troubleshoot and secure networks for multiple customers. He is a subject matter expert in next-generation firepower technology. Previous to this, Avinash was part of the professional services team in Cisco-Bangalore as a network consulting engineer.

Avinash has over 10 years of experience in the information security domain, having worked on multiple aspects of security such as secure engineering and secure architecture. He has a passion for offensive security and has spoken on various topics at conferences such as Cisco SECCON and the Offensive Summit held at Cisco. Avinash has also contributed to and created multiple automation projects that have helped accelerate the security business. He is currently based in Singapore and enjoys presenting topics relevant to Zero Trust and its adoption.

He holds a masters degree in software systems from BITS Pilani, and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Cisco Certified Internetwork ExpertSecurity (CCIE), CompTIA Advanced Security (CASP+) practitioner, SABSA Charted ArchitectFoundations and has acquired Cloud Security Alliances Certified Competence in Zero Trust (CCZT) among many security-based certifications he has accumulated during the course of his career. Avinash is a Certified Forresters Zero Trust Adoption practitioner and is also the author of the award-winning fictional novel Mindbender (Literary Titan Silver Book Awardee and a Feathered Quill finalist).

Table of Contents

Introduction xxi

Phase 1 Mindset 1

Chapter 1 When It All Begins 3

Interview Strategies 4

Key Zenith Trust Bank Stakeholders 5

Endnote 12

Chapter 2 The Zero Trust Kaleidoscope 13

Delay in Adoption 14

Peeling the Zero Trust Onion 22

Endnotes 28

Chapter 3 Defining Zero Trust 31

Zero Trust Is Not 32

The Core of the Zero Trust Onion 37

Are We Crying After Peeling the Onion? 39

Rethink Security: A Common Breach Scenario 39

Concepts and Tenets of Zero Trust 40

Zero Trust Catalysts 46

Endnotes 53

Phase 2 Align to the Business Vision and Mission and Craft Metrics for Success 55

Chapter 4 Always Start with Why 57

Take the Time to Ask Why: Understanding the Vision 58

Aligning Zero Trust with the Enterprise Mission 59

Common Drivers for Zero Trust Adoption 73

What Matters Is Why 99

The Interview 99

Endnotes 102

Chapter 5 Measuring Zero Trust Success 103

Importance of Measurement 104

The Metrics Lifecycle 105

A Hybrid Approach 132

The Follow-Up 133

Endnote 138

Chapter 6 Understanding Zero Trust Maturity 139

The Five Pillars of Maturity for Zero Trust 140

Zero Trust Maturity Levels 157

Zero Trust Maturity Goals 160

Measurement of Maturity 162

Zero Trust Scoring Process 172

The Follow-Up 174

Endnotes 181

Phase 3 Identify Key Stakeholders and Enable a Zero Trust Team 183

Chapter 7 Zero Trust Avengers, Assemble! 185

Why Is the Team Critical? 185

Strategy and Deployment: Two Sides of a Coin 187

Security Ownership 188

Breaking the Barrier (Infrastructure, Operations, and Security) 189

DevSecOps and Its Relevance to Zero Trust 190

Key Stakeholders in a Zero Trust Team 194

Managing Your Stakeholders 204

Security Culture: The Last Piece of the Puzzle 206

The Follow-Up 209

Endnote 209

Phase 4 Develop the Target Zero Trust Architecture 211

Chapter 8 Building a Zero Trust Architecture 213

A Typical Enterprise Architecture 214

A Zero Trust Architecture Overlay 225

Conceptual Zero Trust Architecture 230

What Does a Zero Trust Policy Look Like? 240

Information Flow in the Zero Trust Architecture 243

Basic Flows in a Zero Trust System 243

Software-Defined Perimeter 252

The Deep Dive 260

Endnote 261

Chapter 9 Critical Security Mechanisms for Zero Trust Architectures 263

Zero Trust Mechanisms for Subjects (Users and Devices) 263

Zero Trust Mechanisms for Networks (Workplace) 278

Zero Trust Mechanisms for Data and Applications 285

Zero Trust Mechanisms for Visibility with Security Orchestration and Automation 289

The Deep Dive 303

Endnote 304

Phase 5 Present the Zero Trust Strategy and Metrics 305

Chapter 10 Presenting the Zero Trust Strategy 307

Presenting Zero Trust to the Enterprise 308

The Presentation 316

Phase 6 Implement, Monitor, Feedback, Repeat 325

Chapter 11 Implementation and Continuous Monitoring 327

Do Not Ignore Your Current Gaps 328

Frameworks Are Only a Reference 328

Adopt Agile for Initiatives and SAFe for the Strategy Delivery 328

Implement the Vision 331

Monitor and Enhance 336

The Serendipitous Meeting 337

Chapter 12 The Road Ahead 339

A Trusted Zero Trust Partner 342

Aim Higher, Together 343

Endnote 343

9780138237400, TOC, 1/23/2024

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NGR9780138237400
9780138237400
0138237409
In Zero Trust We Trust by Avinash Naduvath
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Pearson Education (US)
2024-04-15
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