Specialised Technical Course
Zero Trust Security Architecture and Network Defense
Develop a zero trust defence design by connecting identity-based access, network segmentation and monitoring evidence across service boundaries.
Course Overview
Examines zero trust architecture and network defence design. Participants review identity-based access, segmentation and monitoring as connected controls across a network.
Who This Course Is For
- Security architects designing network controls
- Network engineers supporting enterprise defence
- Identity specialists reviewing access responsibilities
- Security operations teams assessing monitoring
What Participants Will Learn
Map identity-based access across service boundaries
Assess segmentation against required communication paths
Review monitoring evidence for control effectiveness
Identify gaps between connected security controls
Present a reviewed zero trust design
Key topics
- Identity-based access
- Network segmentation
- Monitoring evidence
- Control integration
Course Modules
Back to Course OverviewZero Trust Defence Architecture Context
Zero Trust Defence Architecture Context
Module overview
Review identity-based access, segmentation, monitoring and control integration within a network defence architecture.
Key topics
Identity-based access · Network segmentation · Monitoring evidence · Control integration
Learning outcome
Identify the connected controls and evidence needed for an architecture review.
Learning format
Technical explanation · worked examples · case review
Identity and Service Access
Identity and Service Access
Module overview
Map access responsibilities and identify the identity evidence required for service communication.
Key topics
Identity evidence · Access responsibilities · Service boundaries · Privilege assumptions
Learning outcome
Define access review questions for a service relationship.
Learning format
Technical explanation · worked examples · case review
Segmentation and Network Defence
Segmentation and Network Defence
Module overview
Review communication paths and assess how segmentation boundaries support the intended access model.
Key topics
Network segmentation · Communication paths · Control boundaries · Policy exceptions
Learning outcome
Identify required communications and potential gaps in segmentation design.
Learning format
Technical explanation · worked examples · case review
Monitoring and Control Integration
Monitoring and Control Integration
Module overview
Connect monitoring evidence with access and segmentation controls to assess their implementation and interaction.
Key topics
Monitoring evidence · Control integration · Observed behaviour · Review ownership
Learning outcome
Identify evidence needed to assess gaps between connected controls.
Learning format
Technical explanation · worked examples · case review
Zero Trust Defence Case
Zero Trust Defence Case
Module overview
Review a network design and explain its access, segmentation and monitoring gaps.
Key topics
Network case study · Architecture assessment · Control mapping · Evidence gaps
Learning outcome
Participants can assess a zero trust design and identify gaps between its controls.
Learning format
Lectures, network case studies and architecture workshop