Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, And Emerging Technologies5 DaysCertificate Included
Duration
5 Days
Mode
Online & Physical
Certificate
Included
Language
English
Course Overview
This specialized training course provides participants with a deep understanding of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) — a modern cybersecurity framework that eliminates implicit trust and continuously verifies every user, device, and application attempting to access network resources. Through a combination of conceptual learning, architectural analysis, and hands-on exercises, participants will explore how ZTNA reshapes network security by enforcing least privilege access, identity verification, segmentation, and continuous monitoring. The course covers best practices, implementation models, integration with existing security infrastructure, and alignment with standards such as NIST 800-207, CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model, and ISO/IEC 27001.
Secure enrollment • Professional certificate included
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
Understand the principles, goals, and architecture of Zero Trust Network Access.
Differentiate ZTNA from traditional VPN and perimeter-based security models.
Design and implement ZTNA solutions aligned with organizational security goals.
Integrate identity, device, and application-level controls for secure access.
Apply continuous authentication and risk-based access verification.
Configure micro-segmentation and dynamic policy enforcement.
Evaluate ZTNA tools and technologies for hybrid and cloud environments.
Monitor and manage ZTNA deployments using analytics and automation.
Align ZTNA strategies with compliance and regulatory frameworks.
Develop a practical roadmap for transitioning from perimeter to Zero Trust security.
Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and ZTNA Principles Overview: Understanding the foundations and evolution of the Zero Trust model and how it differs from traditional perimeter security. Key Focus Areas: History and evolution of Zero Trust Core tenets of ZTA (never trust, always verify) Key components of a ZTNA framework Comparison: VPN vs ZTNA vs SDP The role of identity, device posture, and context in ZTNA Overview of standards and frameworks (NIST 800-207, CISA ZTMM) Learning Outcome: Participants will grasp the core principles and objectives of Zero Trust and how it modernizes enterprise security architectures. Module 2: ZTNA Architecture and Core Components Overview: Exploring the technical architecture and integration points of ZTNA across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. Key Focus Areas: ZTNA reference models and deployment architectures Components: policy engine, enforcement points, identity providers Network segmentation and secure access layers Application-centric vs network-centric ZTNA Cloud-based ZTNA vs on-premise deployments Integration with SD-WAN and CASB solutions Learning Outcome: Participants will understand how to design and architect a ZTNA solution for varied infrastructure models. Module 3: Identity, Access, and Authentication in ZTNA Overview: Implementing robust identity verification and least-privilege access principles in Zero Trust environments. Key Focus Areas: Role of IAM, SSO, and MFA in ZTNA Risk-based and adaptive authentication mechanisms Device posture assessment and endpoint trust scoring Continuous access evaluation and behavioral analytics Integrating identity providers (Okta, Azure AD, Ping Identity, etc.) Privileged Access Management (PAM) in Zero Trust environments Learning Outcome: Participants will learn to apply identity and access management principles as the foundation of ZTNA. Module 4: Implementing and Managing Zero Trust Network Access Overview: Hands-on strategies for planning, deploying, and maintaining ZTNA in enterprise networks. Key Focus Areas: Building a ZTNA implementation roadmap Policy definition, enforcement, and dynamic access control Integration with SIEM and SOC operations ZTNA for hybrid cloud, remote workforce, and IoT environments Continuous monitoring, analytics, and automation Vendor solutions and deployment use cases (Zscaler, Palo Alto Prisma, Cisco Duo, Cloudflare Zero Trust) Learning Outcome: Participants will gain practical knowledge to deploy, configure, and manage ZTNA using real-world tools and technologies. Module 5: Zero Trust Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Overview: Aligning ZTNA deployment with governance frameworks and ensuring compliance with security and privacy standards. Key Focus Areas: Policy-based governance in Zero Trust Mapping ZTNA controls to compliance standards (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, GDPR) Data protection and privacy in Zero Trust environments Measuring Zero Trust maturity and resilience Building a business case for ZTNA adoption Future trends: AI-driven Zero Trust and autonomous threat detection Learning Outcome: Participants will understand how to govern, assess, and optimize ZTNA deployments for ongoing compliance and effectiveness
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for network security engineers, cybersecurity architects, IT administrators, CISOs, security analysts, and cloud security professionals. It is also valuable for policy makers and risk managers involved in designing and implementing Zero Trust architectures for enterprise or government systems.
