Listen "Episode 31: Don't Wait for Ransomware to Justify Your Zero Trust Strategy"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we cut through the marketing hype to reveal the strategic core of Zero Trust with Alex Sharpe, a 30-year cybersecurity veteran from the NSA, Booz Allen, and KPMG who co-authored the foundational "Zero Trust Guiding Principles" for the Cloud Security Alliance.Guest: Alex Sharpe (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-sharpe-3rd/)Host: Dr. Victor Monga (https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorvirtual)Mentioned Resources:CSA Zero Trust Guiding Principles: https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/artifacts/zero-trust-principles-v-1-1CSA The Business Value of Zero Trust: https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/blog/2023/10/27/what-is-the-business-value-of-zero-trustHighlights:--| The Two Axes of Zero Trust: How every successful strategy boils down to managing Identity (likelihood) and Segmentation (impact).--| Why the "whack-a-mole" approach of chasing use cases instead of building a strategy is destined to fail.--| The Ransomware Effect: How the "stuff that was too hard" suddenly becomes the top priority after a major breach.--| Why compliance is just "table stakes"—the bare minimum—and is not the same as being secure.--| A clear first step for any organization: Why mastering access control for your most valuable assets is where the journey must begin.--| Beyond defense to true resilience: Shifting the mindset from just preventing breaches to ensuring the business remains viable amidst adversity.This episode is an essential listen for any leader tired of the fluff. It provides a clear, actionable framework for building a Zero Trust program that delivers measurable resilience and business value.Subscribe to our LinkedIn to never miss news, updates, and quizzes to earn digital badges. https://ztjourney.com LinkedIn YouTube Disclaimer: The views expressed are those of the speakers.
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