Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust (CCZT) Cert Prep

Course details

Dive into the essentials of Zero Trust Architecture, a transformative approach to modern cybersecurity, while preparing for the Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust (CCZT) exam. Learn how to leverage cyber defense principles to protect your organization from pervasive threats and build your understanding of the historical evolution and research that have shaped Zero Trust. Explore topics such as the logical models and components of Zero Trust and gain insights into planning considerations like defining protected surfaces, prioritizing implementation steps, and aligning strategies with business objectives. Discover the specific techniques and real-world examples necessary to execute effective Zero Trust programs. When you complete the course, you will be equipped with the necessary knowledge to align Zero Trust strategies to your organizational needs and operationalize robust cybersecurity measures.

Concepts

Introduction

Introduction to CCZT
Overview of course

Zero Trust and Zero Trust Architecture - General Concepts and Definitions

Context of ZTA
History of ZTA
Concepts and definitions
Planning considerations
Exercise 1 - Define the current state
Use cases for ZT, part 1
Use cases for ZT, part 2
Use cases for ZT, part 3

Zero Trust - Goals, Objectives, and Benefits

Business objectives of ZT
Technical objectives of ZT
Benefits of ZT

Zero Trust Architecture - Logical Model and Key Components

Components of ZTA
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and ZTA, part 1
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and ZTA, part 2
Zero trust network access (ZTNA)
BeyondCorp

Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP)

SDP history benefits and concepts
SDP core tenets, underlying technologies, and architecture
SDP onboarding and workflow
SDP deployment models

Zero Trust - Planning

Assumptions and initial considerations
Planning considerations, part 1
Planning considerations, part 2
Scope, priority, and business case
Gap analysis
Define protect and attack surfaces
Map transaction flows
Developing a target architecture
Define policies for ZT and monitoring
Exercise 2 - Select your target state

Zero Trust - Strategy

Strategy levels
Drivers and buy-in
Tactics
Operations

Zero Trust - Implementation

Training and project implementation
Implementation preparation activities
Target implementation by pillar
Cross-cutting target implementation
Exercise 3 - Implementing target architecture

Conclusion

Next steps and exam prep
George Finney interview