Guardians of the Directory

Blueprinting Zero Trust From: Strategy to Execution with Jerry Chapman


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Welcome back to Guardians of the Directory! In this episode, Craig Birch is joined once again by Zero Trust expert Jerry Chapman for a deep dive into the Zero Trust Blueprint—a practical model to help organizations shift from theory to execution. Jerry shares insights from his work as Co-Chair of the CISA Zero Trust Working Group and provides a clear framework covering assessment, strategy, roadmap development, and execution phases.

Together, they explore:

  • The critical role of business assets and protect surfaces

    • The importance of session management, privilege access, and standing permission hygiene in Active Directory
    • Common pitfalls organizations face as they mature their Zero Trust implementations

    • How Zero Trust applies equally to human and non-human identities (including AI!)

    • The value of visibility, automation, and governance in maintaining Zero Trust momentum

    If you're looking for a realistic, actionable guide to embedding Zero Trust in your enterprise—and especially within Active Directory environments—this episode is your blueprint.

    Resources Mentioned:

    • CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model

    • CISA Zero Trust Working Group

    • Microsoft Entra PIM

    • Next-gen IGA and Certificate Lifecycle Management

    Guest Bio:
    Jerry Chapman is a cybersecurity veteran with over 25 years of experience in identity and Zero Trust. He serves as a Co-Chair for the CISA Zero Trust Working Group and is a recognized thought leader in strategy-driven security.

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