Zero Trust Meet

🚨 𝗜𝘀 𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗕𝘂𝘇𝘇𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱, 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆? in today's world of evolving cyber threats, the term "𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁" is thrown around a lot. but what does it actually mean? is it a framework, a methodology, an architecture, or a standard? 🤔 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀: you walk into your office building, but instead of just flashing your badge at the entrance, you're asked to verify your identity at every single door you pass through. sounds intense, right? that’s the essence of zero trust—“never trust, always verify.” 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀? • is it a framework that shapes our perspective on cybersecurity? • a methodology that guides our approach to system security? • an architecture that outlines the technical design of our defenses? • or, a standard that establishes specific requirements? i'd love to hear your thoughts! share your perspective: how do you classify zero trust? let's dive into this conversation and uncover what zero trust truly means for our digital future. 🌐💡 Would love the views from all tagged: Maureen Rosado, Matthew Rosenquist, Dr. Chase Cunningham, George Finney, Jason Garbis, Joshua Woodruff, David Holmes, Bruce Hafner, Katie Arrington, John Kindervag, Mike Santopietro CISSP CCSP PMP, Benjamin Corll, Pamela Gupta, Jeff Francoeur, CISSP, Tom Conkle, Kelly Hood, Ron Lear, Danny Jenkins, Matthew A McKenna #cybersecurity #zerotrust #infosec #cyberresilience

🚀 The Era of Post-Quantum Cryptography is Here! 🚀 As quantum computing advances, so does the urgency to protect our data from future threats. Traditional cryptographic standards are at risk of being compromised by quantum attacks, leading to a pressing need for robust, future-proof solutions. The recent approval of three Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) for post-quantum cryptography by the U.S. Department of Commerce marks a pivotal step in this direction: 🔐 FIPS 203 - Module-Lattice-Based Key-Encapsulation Mechanism 🔏 FIPS 204 - Module-Lattice-Based Digital Signature 🔒 FIPS 205 - Stateless Hash-Based Digital Signature These standards introduce new cryptographic algorithms designed to withstand quantum-based attacks, ensuring the integrity and security of sensitive data in a quantum-powered future. Derived from the NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Standardization Project, these algorithms represent the forefront of cryptographic innovation. As organizations across sectors prepare for the quantum era, these standards will be key to safeguarding digital infrastructure. Exciting times ahead! 🌐🔑💡 #PostQuantumCryptography #CyberSecurity #QuantumComputing #Innovation #DataSecurity #NIST #FIPS National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀. 🚨 Organizations must adopt a robust identity-based cybersecurity approach, with Zero Trust as the guiding principle. 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼–𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆, 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗳 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆’𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗦𝗜𝗘𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗗𝗥. ZeroTrust is garnering sufficient interest that by 2026, 10% of large enterprises will have a mature and measurable zero trust program in place, up from less than 1% today. 🔐 𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀—it's a mindset that replaces implicit trust with continuous, adaptive risk assessment based on identity and context. However, many organizations still misunderstand what Zero Trust truly means and its benefits. 💡 It's time to set the record straight. Zero Trust is about fostering a security paradigm that emphasizes adaptive trust, applicable across various systems within an organization. It's not something you can simply buy off the shelf. 🎯 Cybersecurity leaders, it's crucial to secure buy-in from all stakeholders—both technical and non-technical—by clearly articulating the benefits and addressing concerns. Download the comprehensive guide by Gartner to learn how to effectively communicate the benefits of Zero Trust, engage with technical leaders, and involve architects in the conversation. Thank you Gartner. 👉 [Download the guide now] at https://lnkd.in/eFG73t9a #Cybersecurity #ZeroTrust #CISO #Gartner #IdentitySecurity #ITLeadership #TechInnovation #CyberResilience #SecurityStrategy #DigitalTransformation ThreatLocker, Cato Networks, ColorTokens Inc., Versa Networks, Illumio, Faction Networks, ISACA, Cloud Security Alliance, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

🚀 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗠𝗠𝗜 𝗩𝟯.𝟬 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗦𝗙 𝟮.𝟬 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆🚀 Imagine a future where your organization not only meets but exceeds industry standards—managing cybersecurity risks with precision and continuously optimizing processes. This is the powerful synergy you can achieve by combining CMMI V3.0 and NIST CSF 2.0. ✨ #NIST #CybersecurityFramework Tiers provide a dynamic way to measure how effectively your organization is managing cybersecurity risks. With flexible tiers ranging from 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 (Tier 1) to 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 (Tier 4), you can assess your current state and set bold goals for improvement. It’s all about understanding where you stand today and envisioning where you could be tomorrow. 📈 On the other hand, #CMMI Maturity Levels offer a structured and transformative path for improving your organization’s processes. From Initial (Level 1) to Optimized (Level 5), these levels help you build capabilities that are refined and continuously improved over time. 🔗 Missed the live webinar? No problem! The recording is now available: [Watch the Webinar] (https://lnkd.in/eaMuBYrj) 🎥 Ron Lear from ISACA and Kelly Hood from Optic Cyber Solutions discuss a holistic approach to both cybersecurity and process maturity that drives sustainable growth and resilience. 🎧 Watch now to learn how to leverage CMMI V3.0 and NIST CSF 2.0 together and take the first step toward unlocking your organization’s full potential. Plus, if you’re certified on any ISACA certificate, you can claim one CPE for watching! The webinar can be seen at https://lnkd.in/eG8wuaWb #CMMI #NISTCSF #Cybersecurity #CMMIV3 #ProcessImprovement #ISACA #Webinar #CPE

Inviting all the community members to join the Weekly Podcast with Dr. Chase Cunningham —your no-holds-barred update on everything in cybersecurity! 🛡️ This isn’t your typical podcast. Dr. Zero Trust dives deep into the latest cyber threats, trends, and tools—without the fluff. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting, you’ll find something valuable in each episode. 🔗 Tune in every week for a dose of unfiltered insights and actionable advice. If you want to stay ahead of the curve and protect what matters most. Don’t miss out! #CyberSecurity #ZeroTrust #TechTalk #PodcastAlert

𝗜𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁? 🌐 Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) is the game-changer, ensuring that no user, device, or application is trusted by default. It’s all about continuous verification and granular access control, making sure your critical data is always protected. The 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 (𝗖𝗜𝗦𝗔) has created a Zero Trust Maturity Model (ZTMM) to help organizations like yours transition to this essential cybersecurity strategy. This model focuses on five key pillars—Identity, Devices, Networks, Applications & Workloads, and Data—and outlines a clear, incremental path to maturity. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆? 💡  𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 CISA’s Zero Trust Maturity Model and assess your organization’s readiness: https://lnkd.in/dPqSnv-B Send an email to manager@zerotrustmeet.com if you need help with the self-evaluation of your organization's readiness. Jason Garbis, Maureen Rosado, Dr. Chase Cunningham, David Carroll, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Dr. Erik J. Huffman, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Bruce Hafner, Matthew Rosenquist, Matthew A McKenna, Mike Santopietro CISSP CCSP PMP, George Finney #ZeroTrust #Cybersecurity #CISA #ZTAMaturity #Infosec #CISO #CIO

🚨 **Navigating Cybersecurity Compliance: Simplifying the Complex** 🚨 Cybersecurity compliance frameworks are vital in building robust cybersecurity strategies that keep organizations ahead of evolving threats. However, their often-ambiguous wording can make it challenging to meet the necessary controls. Each framework may describe the same technology in different ways, adding to the complexity of interpretation. This comprehensive guide outlines the steps your organization can take to comply with multiple cybersecurity frameworks. As you align with one framework, you'll likely find yourself meeting requirements across others as well. Implementing a single software or technology can satisfy multiple control areas in several compliance frameworks. Discover the key practices needed to create a successful compliance blueprint. 📘 **Highlighted Frameworks: ** - NIST SP 800-171 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) - The Center for Internet Security (CIS) Critical Security Controls (CSC) - The Essential Eight Maturity Model - Cyber Essentials - The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) 💡 Download the IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance here: https://lnkd.in/eY_zcdjg Big thanks to ThreatLocker for providing this valuable resource for everyone to learn from! 🙌 #Cybersecurity #Compliance #NIST #HIPAA #CIS #CyberEssentials #ITSecurity #ThreatLocker

Over the past 4 months, we discussed the idea of #ZeroTrust with 47 corporations, 93 practitioners (CIOs and CISOs), and 17 technology solution providers, 5 researchers. 🔐 𝗠𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Zero Trust is not just a technology problem; it’s a challenge of education, exploration, and adoption of the framework. In my journey with cybersecurity, I've come to realize that Zero Trust is often misunderstood. Many view it as simply a matter of deploying new tools or systems. However, the true essence of Zero Trust lies in shifting our mindset and culture towards continuous verification and security. 💡 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁? 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲: Zero Trust begins with education. It's about understanding that security isn't a one-time check but an ongoing process that requires constant vigilance. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: We must explore how Zero Trust principles fit within our existing structures. It's not a plug-and-play solution but a framework that demands careful integration and adaptation. 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸: True adoption means embracing Zero Trust as a holistic approach, influencing every aspect of our operations, from governance to day-to-day practices. 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁: Perhaps the biggest challenge is fostering a culture that prioritizes security at every level. This requires leadership commitment and collaboration across all teams. 𝗢𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: Security threats evolve, and so must our approach. Zero Trust is a journey, not a destination. Continuous learning and adaptation are essential. Leadership plays a critical role in driving this transformation, ensuring that Zero Trust principles are not only understood but also practiced across the organization. This realization has deepened my appreciation for the complexity of Zero Trust and the need to approach it as more than just a technical issue. It's about building a security-first culture that stands resilient in the face of evolving threats.

Zero Trust Meet is hosting Zero Trust Meet 2024. Make sure to attend it on August 26.

Registrations are now open for Zero Trust Meet! # Certified Individuals (CISSP, CISA, CRISC) get an additional 10% off # Groups of 4 or more get additional 10% off # CISOs and CIOs get 20% off on the registration fee For more information write to manager@zerotrustmeet.com.