Zero Trust Network Architecture - Microsoft Case Study

Many organisations are turning to a Zero Trust security framework to better support remote work and manage risk. This has become more relevant in recent times as we navigate our way through uncertainty. Let's take a look at how we can use the Zero Trust access architecture to address modern security challenges that come with cloud migration and a mobile workforce. Before we get there, we need to understand the concepts surrounding Zero Trust and how to go beyond the generic two options: route all remote traffic through a strained legacy network architecture, resulting in poor performance and user productivity; or relax restrictions and risk losing protection, control, and visibility. Let's go through some of the lessons we have learned at Microsoft; the good, the bad and the ugly! Speaker: Abbas Kudrati, a long-time cybersecurity practitioner and CISO, is Microsoft Asia’s Lead Chief Cybersecurity Advisor for the Cybersecurity Solutions Group. In addition to his work at Microsoft, he serves as an executive advisor to Deakin University, LaTrobe University, HITRUST ASIA, EC Council ASIA and to several security and technology start-ups. He supports the broader security community through his work with ISACA Chapters and student’s mentorship. He is also a part time Industry Professor with Deakin University and regular speaker on Zero-Trust, Cybersecurity, Cloud security, Governance, Risk and Compliance.   / akudrati