Zero Trust Journey

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Guest: Ben Tyminski Host: Dr. Victor Monga Co-host: Steve Turner In this episode, the hosts are joined by Ben Tyminski, a security architect whose hands-on experience spans from finance to media, and from traditional endpoints to the ever-expanding universe of OT and IoT. Ben breaks down why “endpoint” is a moving target in today’s Zero Trust landscape—covering everything from laptops and servers...

Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stahltom/ Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorvirtual Co-host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beingageek/ In this episode, the hosts are joined by Tom Stahl, a seasoned Senior Solutions Architect supporting end-user computing in one of the top six U.S. banks. Tom brings a wealth of frontline experience from the trenches of implementing Zero Trust—from mobile to...

In this episode, hosts Dr. Victor Monga and Zach Pugh unpack one of the most actionable Zero Trust resources available today—NIST Special Publication 1800-35. Unlike its predecessor SP 800-207, this guide dives deep into the how of Zero Trust, providing lab-tested architectures from 24 vendor collaborators including Microsoft, Palo Alto, and Zscaler. Victor and Zach explore how NIST’s Enhanced Ide...

Guest: Razi Rais ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/razirais ) Host: Victor Monga ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorvirtual ) In this episode of the Zero Trust Journey podcast, bestselling author and enterprise strategist Razi Rais joins host Victor Monga to challenge the idea that Zero Trust can be bought. Razi shares the philosophical foundations of Zero Trust, real-world enterprise pitfalls, and h...

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 cybersecurity landscape. Stay informed, stay secure, and as always, Zero Trust everything! 🔗 News Links: --| https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcounci...

00:00 Introduction to Allie Mellen 01:29 Allie's Journey in Cybersecurity 06:29 Understanding Zero Trust 09:30 Zero Trust and Security Operations 12:26 Platform vs. Best in Breed 17:36 The Role of Identity in Zero Trust 30:29 Zero Trust: Buzzword or Necessity? 34:31 The Importance of Compromise in Security Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hackerxbella/ Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vict...

Host: Dr. Victor Monga Co-Host: Steve Turner Guest: Chris Jablonski , Director of CXO Revolutionaries, Zscaler CSA article: https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/blog/2025/01/31/seize-the-zero-moment-of-trust Highlights: --| The Intersection of CTEM and Zero Trust: Discover how Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) enhances Zero Trust security by dynamically identifying and mitigating risks. --...

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 cybersecurity landscape. Stay informed, stay secure, and as always, Zero Trust everything! 🔗 News Links: --| https://www.meritalk.com/articles/disas-thunde...

Host: Zach Pugh ( LinkedIn ) Co-Host Victor Monga ( LinkedIn ) Guest Jason Garbis ( LinkedIn ) Highlights: Practical Zero Trust Implementation : Jason emphasizes the importance of adopting a realistic, incremental approach to Zero Trust, urging organizations to leverage existing capabilities before investing in new technologies. Introducing ZTMM+ : Discover Jason’s enhancement of the CISA Zero Tru...

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 cybersecurity landscape. Stay informed, stay secure, and as always, Zero Trust everything! 🔗 News Links: https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/...

Host Steve Turner ( Linkedin ) Co-Host Zach Pugh ( LinkedIn ) Guest Chase Cunningham, also known as Dr. Zero Trust ( Linkedin ) Highlights: No Zero Trust Certified Product: Chase debunks the myth of a one-size-fits-all, certified solution—exposing vendor hype and unrealistic promises. Red Teaming as the Foundation: Learn why actionable red team assessments are critical for uncovering vulnerabiliti...

Host Zach Pugh (https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-pugh/) Co-Host Victor Monga (https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorvirtual/) Guest Drinor Selmanaj (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drinor-selmanaj-5bb28185/) Highlights: Vulnerable vs. Exploitable: Distinguishing between a known vulnerability and a realistic exploitation path is essential for smart security decisions. Return on Effort: Focus on the secu...

In this episode of Zero Trust Journey , host Zach Pugh talks with Nemi George , an experienced information security executive, about the practical realities of implementing Zero Trust in a busy organization—especially where patient care and time-sensitive workflows collide with security needs. Nemi shares real-world strategies for starting small with critical assets, streamlining multi-factor auth...

In this episode of Zero Trust Journey , host Victor Monga is joined by Snehal Antani, CEO and co-founder of Horizon3.ai, to break down the complexities of Zero Trust and the practical steps organizations can take to reduce network reachability and minimize the blast radius of cyberattacks. Snehal shares insights from his career spanning Fortune 500 companies, the Department of Defense, and his cur...

Welcome to I Zero Trust What You’re Saying – February 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 cybersecurity landscape. Stay informed, stay secure, and as always, Zero Trust everything! 🔗 News Links: --| https://executivegov.com/2024/12/nist-zero-...

In this episode of Zero Trust Journey , hosts Victor Monga and Stev e are joined by Zach Pugh , a seasoned cybersecurity product manager, to explore why government agencies are leading the charge on Zero Trust initiatives—and how the private sector can catch up. They delve into overcoming cultural resistance, dissecting vendor myths, and understanding why even the humble web browser deserves a ser...

In this episode of Zero Trust Journey , hosts Victor Monga and Zach Pugh sit down with Jose Barajas , Vice President of Global Sales Engineering at AttackIQ to explore what it truly takes to implement and sustain Zero Trust security beyond the buzzwords. Jose shares first-hand insights from years of helping organizations validate their security controls, revealing the biggest misconceptions, commo...

In this episode of Zero Trust Journey, hosts Victor Monga and Steve Turner are joined by Zero Trust experts from Microsoft Clay Taylor and Tarek Dawoud to discuss how Zero Trust strategies can secure today’s expansive digital estates. They share insights from Microsoft’s Zero Trust Workshop and their collaboration with NIST, offering a practical guide for navigating the challenges of implementatio...

In this episode of Zero Trust Journey , host Victor Monga is joined by Steve Turner , a former Forrester analyst and current Microsoft expert, to explore the realities of Zero Trust in today's evolving cybersecurity landscape. They tackle the myths, challenges, and strategies surrounding Zero Trust and provide actionable guidance to help organizations build effective architectures and align t...

In this episode of Zero Trust Journey , host Victor Monga welcomes Jay Mar-Tang , Field CISO at Pantera, for a lively discussion about the real-world application of Zero Trust principles. Taking inspiration from Stone Cold Steve Austin’s mantra, “Don’t Trust Anybody,” they dive deep into the mindset shift needed to embrace Zero Trust as a framework and philosophy. Through candid stories and real-w...

In this episode of Zero Trust Journey , the hosts and guests from the Department of Defense (DOD) share their firsthand experiences with implementing Zero Trust in high-security environments. The discussion explores the challenges, insights, and real-world applications of adopting a Zero Trust security framework, focusing on the steps necessary to achieve a successful Zero Trust journey. Key Topic...

Welcome to the first episode of the Zero Trust Journey Podcast, where host V ictor Monga sits down with cybersecurity and compliance expert Erin Logue Smith to pull back the curtain on what Zero Trust truly means—and what it doesn’t. Zero Trust is everywhere in the industry’s vocabulary, but for many, it remains a buzzword heavy on aspiration and light on tangible guidance. If you’ve ever wondered...