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

0. Introduction

01 - Introduction to CCZT
02 - Overview of course

1. Zero Trust and Zero Trust Architecture - General Concepts and Definitions

03 - Context of ZTA
04 - History of ZTA
05 - Concepts and definitions
06 - Planning considerations
07 - Exercise 1 - Define the current state
08 - Use cases for ZT, part 1
09 - Use cases for ZT, part 2
10 - Use cases for ZT, part 3

2. Zero Trust - Goals, Objectives, and Benefits

11 - Business objectives of ZT
12 - Technical objectives of ZT
13 - Benefits of ZT

3. Zero Trust Architecture - Logical Model and Key Components

14 - Components of ZTA
15 - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and ZTA, part 1
16 - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and ZTA, part 2
17 - Zero trust network access (ZTNA)
18 - BeyondCorp

4. Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP)

19 - SDP history benefits and concepts
20 - SDP core tenets, underlying technologies, and architecture
21 - SDP onboarding and workflow
22 - SDP deployment models

5. Zero Trust - Planning

23 - Assumptions and initial considerations
24 - Planning considerations, part 1
25 - Planning considerations, part 2
26 - Scope, priority, and business case
27 - Gap analysis
28 - Define protect and attack surfaces
29 - Map transaction flows
30 - Developing a target architecture
31 - Define policies for ZT and monitoring
32 - Exercise 2 - Select your target state

6. Zero Trust - Strategy

33 - Strategy levels
34 - Drivers and buy-in
35 - Tactics
36 - Operations

7. Zero Trust - Implementation

37 - Training and project implementation
38 - Implementation preparation activities
39 - Target implementation by pillar
40 - Cross-cutting target implementation
41 - Exercise 3 - Implementing target architecture

Conclusion

42 - Next steps and exam prep
43 - George Finney interview