Zero Trust Overview and Playbook Introduction: Guidance for business, security, and technology leaders and practitioners

The book provides practical guidance for implementing and managing a Zero Trust strategy, impacting every role, including board members, CEOs, CIOs, CISOs, architects, engineers, IT admins, security analysts, program managers, product owners, developers, and managers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 30 October 2023
Publisher: Packt Publishing Limited

Enhance your cybersecurity and agility with this comprehensive playbook, featuring actionable guidance, insights, and success criteria from industry experts.

Key Features:

Get simple, clear, and practical advice for everyone, from CEOs to security operations.

Organize your Zero Trust journey into role-by-role execution stages.

Integrate real-world implementation experience with global Zero Trust standards.

Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in the PDF format.

Book Description:

Zero Trust is cybersecurity for the digital era and cloud computing, protecting business assets anywhere on any network. By going beyond traditional network perimeter approaches to security, Zero Trust helps you keep up with ever-evolving threats.

The playbook series provides simple, clear, and actionable guidance that fully answers your questions on Zero Trust using current threats, real-world implementation experiences, and open global standards.

The Zero Trust playbook series guides you with specific role-by-role actionable information for planning, executing, and operating Zero Trust from the boardroom to technical reality.

This first book in the series helps you understand what Zero Trust is, why it's important for you, and what success looks like. You'll learn about the driving forces behind Zero Trust, such as security threats, digital and cloud transformations, business disruptions, business resilience, agility, and adaptability.

The six-stage playbook process and real-world examples will guide you through cultural, technical, and other critical elements for success.

By the end of this book, you'll have understood how to start and run your Zero Trust journey with clarity and confidence using this one-of-a-kind series that answers the why, what, and how of Zero Trust!

What you will learn:

Find out what Zero Trust is and why it's essential for your organization.

Understand the driving forces behind Zero Trust, including security threats, digital and cloud transformations, business disruptions, business resilience, agility, and adaptability.

Learn about the six-stage playbook process and how it can help you plan, execute, and operate Zero Trust effectively.

Explore real-world examples and case studies to see how organizations have successfully implemented Zero Trust.

Gain insights into the cultural and technical challenges associated with Zero Trust and how to overcome them.

Develop a comprehensive Zero Trust strategy that aligns with your organization's goals and objectives.

Implement role-based access control (RBAC) and identity and access management (IAM) systems to enforce Zero Trust principles.

Monitor and analyze your network traffic and identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.

Invest in security technologies and tools that support Zero Trust principles, such as microsegmentation, encryption, and intrusion detection and prevention systems.

Continuously assess and improve your Zero Trust implementation to ensure it remains effective against evolving threats.

By following the guidance and principles outlined in this playbook, you can enhance your cybersecurity and agility and position your organization for success in the digital era.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 190 x 234 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800568662