E033 - Navigating the Zero Trust Landscape

In this episode, Nathanael Iverson, Chief Evangelist at Zentera, discusses the concept of Zero Trust in cybersecurity. He emphasizes the importance of incremental progress, understanding core principles, and the historical context of Zero Trust. The conversation explores the need for organizational change, executive support, and the business case for cybersecurity investments. Nathanael shares insights on identifying critical assets, risk management, and the journey of implementing Zero Trust effectively. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Nathanael Iverson and Chief Evangelism 04:02 The History of Zero Trust 07:54 Core Principles of Cybersecurity 15:26 Incremental Approaches to Zero Trust Implementation 19:13 The Value of Zero Trust 24:39 The Zero Trust Journey 30:36 Organizational Impacts of Zero Trust 33:20 The Fight for Privacy vs. Security 37:37 Reflections 39:38 Outro Nathanael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanaeliversen/ Zentera: https://www.zentera.net