Zero Trust Journey
Zero Trust Journey isn’t about taking sides—it’s about real conversations, sharing research, and learning together. Our goal is to explore Zero Trust from every angle and help cybersecurity practitioners make sense of it in a practical, no-fluff way. And yes, we do love to chat about coffee and listen to the occasional dad joke along the way.
Here’s what we do:
- Conversations with Experts: We chat with subject matter experts who share their opinions, experiences, and Zero Trust journeys.
- Research and Product Insights: We explore Zero Trust products and solutions in the market that may fit into a Zero Trust architecture.
- A Zero Trust Architecture: We’re building and refining an ever-growing architecture focused solely on the needs of cybersecurity practitioners.
- CSA CCZT Study Group: We host a study group for the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust (CCZT).
If you’re a cybersecurity professional looking for honest discussions, practical insights, and tools that evolve with your Zero Trust strategy (plus the occasional coffee tip), Zero Trust Journey is for you. Join us!
Episodes
36 episodes
Episode 36: I Zero Trust What You’re Saying – Oct 2025
Welcome to I Zero Trust What You’re Saying – Oct 2025 Edition! In this episode, we break down the latest Zero Trust news, trends, and updates that matter to security practitioners. No hype—just real insights to help you navigate the evolving cy...
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Episode 36
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Episode 35: The Critical Role of Testing in Zero Trust
Guest: James Plouffe (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesplouffe)Host: Dr. Victor Monga (https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorvirtual)...
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Episode 35
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Episode 34: SMB Cybersecurity Investment in the Zero Trust Era
00:00 Introduction to SMB Cybersecurity Challenges02:43 The Importance of Securing SMBs05:32 Lack of In-House Expertise in SMBs08:23 The Cybersecurity Buying Journey for SMBs11:15 Decision-Making in Cybersecurity Purchases14...
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Episode 34
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Episode 33: The Zero Trust Transformation: Shifting from Technical Fix to Cultural Change
In this episode, we dive deep into the organizational and cultural roadblocks of Zero Trust with Mark Simos, Lead Cybersecurity Architect at Microsoft. Mark, a veteran who has spent over 25 years helping enterprises operationalize security, rev...
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Episode 33
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Episode 32: I Zero Trust What You’re Saying – Sep 2025
Welcome to I Zero Trust What You’re Saying – Aug 2025 Edition! In this episode, we break down the latest Zero Trust news, trends, and updates that matter to security practitioners. No hype—just real insights to help you navigate the evolving cy...
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Episode 32
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Episode 31: Don't Wait for Ransomware to Justify Your Zero Trust Strategy
In this episode, we cut through the marketing hype to reveal the strategic core of Zero Trust with Alex Sharpe, a 30-year cybersecurity veteran from the NSA, Booz Allen, and KPMG who co-authored the foundational "Zero Trust Guiding Principles" ...
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Episode 31
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Episode 30: I Zero Trust What You’re Saying – Aug 2025
Welcome to I Zero Trust What You’re Saying – Aug 2025 Edition! In this episode, we break down the latest Zero Trust news, trends, and updates that matter to security practitioners. No hype—just real insights to help you navigate the evolving cy...
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Episode 30
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Episode 29: From Theory to Practice: Zero Trust Implementation
In this episode, we bridge the gap between Zero Trust theory and real-world deployment with Norman Wong, a key contributor to NIST's groundbreaking implementation guide (SP 1800-35).Guest:
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Episode 29
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Episode 28: Zero Trust Debate - North Star or Buzzword?
In this episode, we take on a candid debate: is Zero Trust a real strategy or just another layer of marketing? Guest Ken Yao challenges the industry’s favorite buzzword while unpacking what truly matters for building security programs.G...
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Episode 28
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Episode 27: I Zero Trust What You’re Saying – July 2025
Welcome to I Zero Trust What You’re Saying – July 2025 Edition! In this episode, we break down the latest Zero Trust news, trends, and updates that matter to security practitioners. No hype—just real insights to help you navigate the evolving c...
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Episode 27
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Episode 26 – Centralized Policy, Multiple Enforcement Points
00:00 Introduction to Zero Trust and Anupam's Background00:55 Evolving Perspectives on Zero Trust03:04 Common Misconceptions in Zero Trust Implementation05:32 Key Pillars of Zero Trust: Identity, Segmentation, and Control08:59 C...
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Episode 26
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Episode 25: Reduce Blind Spots with a Zero Trust Strategy
Guest: George Finney (https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgefinney/)Host: Dr. Victor Monga (https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorvirtual
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Episode 25
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22:40
Episode 24: I Zero Trust What You’re Saying – June 2025
Welcome to I Zero Trust What You’re Saying – June 2025 Edition! In this episode, we break down the latest Zero Trust news, trends, and updates that matter to security practitioners. No hype—just real insights to help you navigate the evolving c...
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Episode 24
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Episode 23: How to Start Your Podcast the Smart Way?
Guest: Jamie Kennedy (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiebrookekennedy)Host: Dr. Victor Monga (https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorvirtual)🎙️ Thinking about starting a podcast? In this episode, we break down the real talk on launching y...
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Episode 23
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24:46
Episode 22: Super Users, Super Endpoints: Securing IT, OT, IoT in a Zero Trust World
Guest: Ben Tyminski Host:
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Episode 22
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25:04
Episode 21: Prototype your Zero Trust solution
Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stahltom/Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorvirtualCo-host:
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Episode 21
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Episode 20: NIST SP 1800-35 Implementing a Zero Trust Architecture
In this episode, hosts Dr. Victor Monga and Zach Pugh unpack one of the most actionable Zero Trust resources available today—NIST S...
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Episode 20
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Episode 19: Don’t Buy Zero Trust—Build It
Guest: Razi Rais (https://www.linkedin.com/in/razirais)Host: Victor Monga (https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorvirtual)In this ...
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Episode 18: I Zero Trust What You’re Saying – May 2025
Welcome to I Zero Trust What You’re Saying – May 2025 Edition! In this episode, we break down the latest Zero Trust news, trends, and updates that matter to security practitioners. No hype—just real insights to help you navigate the evolving cy...
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Episode 18
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Episode 17: Zero Trust is a timeless framework for security approaches
00:00 Introduction to Allie Mellen01:29 Allie's Journey in Cybersecurity06:29 Understanding Zero Trust09:30 Zero Trust and Security Operations12:26 Platform vs. Best in Breed17:36 The Role of Identity in Zero Trust30:29 ...
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Episode 17
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33:04
Episode 16: The Intersection of CTEM and Zero Trust
Host: Dr. Victor MongaCo-Host: Steve TurnerGuest: Chris Jablonski, D...
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Episode 16
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40:33
Episode 15: I Zero Trust What You’re Saying – April 2025
Welcome to I Zero Trust What You’re Saying – April 2025 Edition! In this episode, we break down the latest Zero Trust news, trends, and updates that matter to security practitioners. No hype—just real insights to help you navigate the evolving ...
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Episode 14: ZTMM+ in Action: Practical Steps for Your Zero Trust Journey
Host: Zach Pugh (LinkedIn)Co-Host Victor Monga (LinkedIn)Guest Jason Garbis (
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Episode 14
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Episode 13: I Zero Trust What You’re Saying – March 2025
Welcome to I Zero Trust What You’re Saying – March 2025 Edition! In this episode, we break down the latest Zero Trust news, trends, and updates that matter to security practitioners. No hype—just real insights to help you navigate the evolving ...
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Episode 13
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