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!
Zero Trust Journey
Episode 42: Stop Thinking Servers, Start Thinking Systems
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In this episode of the Zero Trust Journey, Dr. Victor Monga is joined by Kayne McGladrey, a veteran systems engineer and CISSP who has spent his career securing high-stakes environments—from American Idol voting systems to defense industrial base firms.
We move past the buzzwords to discuss the gritty reality of ripping out legacy "flat" networks and replacing them with Zero Trust architectures that actually improve performance while reducing liability. Kayne breaks down why the private sector continues to struggle with risk and how the rise of Agentic AI is changing the identity landscape in 2026.
What You’ll Learn:
◈ The "Flat Network" Nightmare: Why open cable trays and unlabeled wires are a recipe for disaster.
◈ The Business of Trust: How to use Zero Trust as a competitive advantage to command premium pricing.
◈ Redefining "System": Why your web server isn't the system, but your accounts payable process is.
◈ AI and the "Circle of Failure": Navigating the FOMO of Agentic AI without giving root access to the unknown.
◈ Building Muscle Memory: Why the best incident response teams train like professional athletes.
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Disclaimer: The views expressed are those of the speakers.
