Course Outline

Introduction to Zero Trust Security for Government

  • What is Zero Trust? - Understanding the Zero Trust model for government
  • Key principles of Zero Trust: Never trust, always verify
  • The evolution of security models: From perimeter-based to Zero Trust in a public sector context

Core Concepts of Zero Trust for Government

  • Identity and Access Management (IAM) within a Zero Trust framework for government
  • Network segmentation and micro-segmentation for enhanced security
  • Least-privilege access and the principle of least exposure in government operations

Building Blocks of Zero Trust for Government

  • Authentication and Authorization: Strong identity verification to ensure secure access
  • Continuous monitoring and verification to detect and respond to threats promptly
  • Policy enforcement and access controls to maintain compliance and governance

Implementing Zero Trust Security for Government

  • Designing Zero Trust architecture tailored for government organizations
  • Steps to deploy Zero Trust: Assessment, planning, and execution in a public sector environment
  • Tools and technologies that support Zero Trust initiatives for government agencies

Common Challenges and Considerations for Government

  • Integrating Zero Trust with existing government infrastructure
  • Balancing security with user experience in government workflows
  • Addressing resistance to change and adoption within government organizations

Case Studies and Practical Examples for Government

  • Real-world applications of Zero Trust principles in government settings
  • Lessons learned from government agencies that have implemented Zero Trust

Summary and Next Steps for Government

Requirements

  • Fundamental knowledge of networking concepts
  • Basic understanding of IT security principles

Audience for Government

  • IT administrators
  • Cybersecurity professionals
  • Network engineers
 14 Hours

Number of participants


Price per participant

Runs with a minimum of 4 + people. For 1-to-1 or private group training, request a quote.

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