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Identity and access
Trust nothing by default.
Zero Trust is not a product. It is an architecture built around identity, access, context and least privilege, and we help you put it into practice in sensible steps.
The problem
Network perimeters no longer describe how people work
Users, devices, applications and data are spread across offices, homes, clouds and partners. Granting broad network access once someone is inside is no longer safe.
Many organizations agree with Zero Trust in principle but struggle to know where to start without a costly overhaul.
Our approach
Practical Zero Trust
Our CISO Forum has spent several sessions on practical Zero Trust. The consistent advice is to start where risk is highest and build outward. We assess where you are, design the target model and help deliver it, including secure workspace and isolation where they fit.
- Identity becomes the main control point.
- Access is granted per application, not per network.
- Sessions are checked continuously, not only at sign in.
Capabilities
What’s included
Identity
Strong authentication and a single source of identity.
Least privilege
Only the access each role needs.
Application level access
Access to applications, not whole networks.
Segmentation
Limit how far an attacker can move.
Session control
Continuous checks during each session.
Remote access
Secure access without a traditional VPN.
How it works
A clear path from first conversation to results.
- 01
Assess
Map users, applications, data and current access.
- 02
Design
Define the target model and the order of work.
- 03
Implement
Deliver changes in stages, starting with the highest risk.
- 04
Improve
Measure and tighten access over time.
Typical use cases
Where this helps most
Replacing VPN
Move to application level access.
Third party access
Limit what partners and vendors can reach.
Cloud migration
Build Zero Trust into new environments.
Insider risk
Reduce what any one account can do.
Security and risk impact
- Stolen credentials reach far less.
- Lateral movement is contained.
- Access decisions are logged and reviewable.
Business outcomes
- A simpler access model that is easier to audit.
- Less reliance on network perimeter tools.
- A staged plan that fits your budget.
From the CISO Forum
All briefingsNew briefings are published after each monthly forum.
Security executives can request an invitation to the next session.
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