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Learning Paths/Zero Trust Architect
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Intermediate11 hours estimated

Zero Trust Architect

Design and implement Zero Trust architectures that assume breach and verify every request. Master identity, device trust, and network segmentation at enterprise scale.

๐Ÿ“š 4 topic areas๐Ÿ”— 12 curated resources๐Ÿ“ 10 quiz questions

What you'll cover

1

Zero Trust Principles

Understand the three core principles: verify explicitly, use least privilege, and assume breach.

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NIST Zero Trust Architecture (SP 800-207)
The definitive NIST framework for Zero Trust
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Microsoft Zero Trust Model
Microsoft's practical implementation guide
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CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model
Five-pillar maturity model from US CISA
2

Identity as the New Perimeter

Build identity-centric security with Entra ID, MFA, conditional access, and Privileged Identity Management.

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Microsoft Entra ID PIM Guide
Complete guide to Privileged Identity Management in Entra ID
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Conditional Access in Microsoft Entra
Policy-based access control for every sign-in
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FIDO2/Passkey Authentication
Phishing-resistant authentication standard
3

Device Trust & Endpoint Security

Ensure only healthy, compliant devices can access resources using MDM, EDR, and compliance policies.

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Microsoft Intune Overview
Cloud-based device management for Zero Trust
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CIS Controls โ€” Endpoint Security
CIS Controls focused on endpoint hardening and inventory
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Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Explained
CrowdStrike overview of EDR capabilities
4

Network Segmentation & Microsegmentation

Move beyond VLANs to software-defined microsegmentation that limits lateral movement.

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Azure Virtual WAN for Zero Trust
Hub-and-spoke networking for Zero Trust connectivity
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Illumio Microsegmentation Guide
How microsegmentation reduces blast radius
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Kubernetes Security Best Practices
Network policies and pod-level segmentation in K8s

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Path Summary

Level
Intermediate
Estimated time
11 hours
Topics
4
Resources
12
Quiz questions
10
Passing score
70% (7/10)
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