Episode 33 — Layer Defense in Depth and Zero Trust into Architecture
This episode explains how defense in depth and zero trust strengthen security architecture by reducing dependence on any single control, assumption, or network location. For certification purposes, you should know that defense in depth uses multiple complementary safeguards across technology, people, and process, while zero trust emphasizes continuous verification, limited trust, and access decisions based on context rather than simple network presence. Practical scenarios such as remote users accessing cloud services, contractors working across segmented environments, or internal systems communicating with sensitive data stores will show how layered authentication, policy enforcement, monitoring, and segmentation combine to improve resilience against misuse, compromise, and overly broad trust relationships. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with. And dont forget Cyberauthor.me for the companion study guide and flash cards!