Zero Trust networking is more than a buzzword—it’s a security philosophy that’s quickly becoming a best practice. This episode explores what Zero Trust really means and how to implement its core principle: never trust, always verify. You’ll learn how Zero Trust breaks the traditional perimeter-based security model by treating all devices, users, and services as potentially untrusted, regardless of their location in the network. Every access request must be authenticated, authorized, and continuously validated.

We cover the technical building blocks of Zero Trust, including identity-based access control, network segmentation, microsegmentation, and policy enforcement engines. The episode also walks through use cases like remote access, SaaS security, and internal traffic restrictions. Whether you’re defending against lateral movement, insider threats, or misconfigurations, Zero Trust provides a framework for hardening the network. This model is increasingly referenced in the industry and on certification exams, making it an essential topic to master.