John Wiley & Sons

Zero Trust Architecture and Security Strategy

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John Wiley & Sons

Zero Trust Architecture and Security Strategy

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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9 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand the business case for adopting Zero Trust security models

  • Analyze trust relationships as systemic attack surfaces

  • Apply identity-first security design principles

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October 2026

Assessments

12 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 11 modules in this course

This module explores the fundamentals of zero trust security through a narrative about an IT outage, helping learners understand the importance of secure access controls and risk mitigation strategies in modern workplaces.

What's included

1 video1 reading1 assignment

This module explores the strategic approach of Zero Trust, focusing on its design principles, defense-in-depth methods, and key metrics for measuring cybersecurity success. Learners will gain a foundational understanding of how to implement and evaluate strategic security frameworks within organizations.

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1 video2 readings1 assignment

This module explores the critical relationship between physical and digital security, highlighting how vulnerabilities in one domain can compromise the other. Learners will gain insights into real-world scenarios and strategies to strengthen security frameworks. It emphasizes the importance of integrating both physical and cybersecurity measures for comprehensive protection.

What's included

1 video2 readings1 assignment

This module explores critical aspects of enterprise software systems, including ERP and CRM systems, their strategic importance, and challenges in implementation. It covers financial data analysis, security strategies, and the role of these systems in business operations. Learners will gain insights into how to evaluate and manage key organizational assets.

What's included

1 video2 readings1 assignment

This module explores the critical role of identity in Zero Trust frameworks, focusing on identifying flawed systems, implementing secure access revocation, and maintaining least privilege to prevent security breaches.

What's included

1 video1 reading1 assignment

This module explores how to integrate Zero Trust principles into DevOps practices, focusing on secure development workflows, cost-effective security strategies, and aligning security with business outcomes.

What's included

1 video2 readings1 assignment

This module provides learners with the skills to analyze system logs, detect anomalies, and identify potential security threats in real-time environments. It addresses the challenges of alert fatigue and helps learners understand how to distinguish normal from suspicious activity in large-scale log data.

What's included

1 video2 readings1 assignment

This module covers cloud security risks, including unsanctioned app traffic patterns and methods for monitoring and mitigating vulnerabilities. Learners will gain insights into best practices for securing cloud environments and the historical evolution of application deployment strategies.

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1 video2 readings1 assignment

This module explores the intersection of security and business strategy, focusing on how to implement a Zero Trust framework and align it with organizational goals. Learners will analyze financial impacts of security incidents and understand the importance of fostering a security-conscious culture within organizations.

What's included

1 video2 readings1 assignment

This module introduces learners to the concept and structure of tabletop exercises in cybersecurity, focusing on collaborative simulation methods and alignment with NIST standards. It covers how to design and evaluate these exercises to improve organizational readiness and security protocols.

What's included

1 video2 readings1 assignment

This module explores the integration of MarchFit treadmills with VR and PC platforms, covering motion simulation, interactive gaming, and the challenges of managing technology silos in security systems. Learners will gain insights into how hardware and software interact in modern fitness and security environments.

What's included

1 video2 readings2 assignments

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