Zero Trust in Resilient Cloud and Network Architectures

Cisco Zero Trust in Resilient Cloud and Network Architectures

Cisco’s book “Zero Trust in Resilient Cloud and Network Architectures” is one of the most important and specialized resources in the field of cybersecurity, especially in the field of implementing the Zero Trust security model in cloud environments and resilient networks. This book explores in depth the concepts, principles, and technologies associated with secure and sustainable architectures and provides practical solutions to deal with modern cyber threats.

What is the concept of Zero Trust?

The Zero Trust model is based on the premise that no user, device, or service should be trusted by default, either inside or outside the network. In other words, the security assumption of this model is that all requests must be continuously validated, authenticated, and authorized. This approach has replaced traditional “firewall” models, in which users within the network were usually fully trusted.

The Importance of the Zero Trust Model in Cloud and Network Architectures

Modern cloud environments and networks have become more vulnerable to cyberattacks due to their distributed structure, high dynamics, and widespread use of diverse devices and users. Implementing the Zero Trust model helps organizations to:

Minimize access to critical resources by users and devices.
They have more precise control and monitoring of the flow of data and network communications.
Protect against internal and external attacks more effectively.
Increase the security of cloud and network architecture to make systems more resilient to threats and disruptions.

The book usually includes the following sections:

Introduce the basic principles and concepts of Zero Trust.
Investigate security challenges in cloud environments and distributed networks.
How to Design Robust Network and Cloud Architectures Using a Zero Trust Approach
Solutions for implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA), access management, data encryption, and continuous monitoring technologies.
Practical examples, frameworks, and practical recommendations for security engineers and network architects.

Benefits of reading this book

● Increasing knowledge and skills in the field of modern security and robust network design.
Learn how to deal with advanced cyber threats.
Better understand the implementation of security in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.
● Familiarity with the best practices and standards of the day in network and cloud security.

Why is Zero Trust important?

In today’s world, where cyber attackers are becoming more sophisticated and workplaces are moving more and more towards cloud and remote work, Zero Trust based security is a necessity for any organization that wants to protect its information and prevent threats.

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Size: 76 MB

Price: $31.99
Pages: 864
Edition: 1nd
Format: EPUB, PDF Convert
ISBN-10: 0-13-820460-8
ISBN-13: 978-0-13-820460-0
Published by: By Josh Halley, Dhrumil Prajapati, Ariel Leza, Vinay Saini by Cisco Press. Part of the Networking Technology series.

Zero Trust in Resilient Cloud and Network Architectures, written by a team of senior Cisco engineers, offers a real-world, hands-on guide to deploying automated architectures with a focus on segmentation at any scale–from proof-of-concept to large, mission-critical infrastructures. Whether youre new to software-defined and cloud-based architectures or looking to enhance an existing deployment, this book will help you:

Implement Zero Trust: Segment and secure access while mitigating IoT risks
Automate Network Operations: Simplify provisioning, authentication, and traffic management
Deploy at scale following best practices for resilient and secure enterprise-wide network rollouts
Integrate with Cloud Security, bridging on-prem and cloud environments seamlessly
Learn from Real-World Case Studies: Gain insights from the largest Cisco enterprise deployments globally
This edition covers Meraki, EVPN, Pub/Sub, and Terraform and Ansible-based deployments with a key focus on network resilience and survivability. It also explores quantum security and Industrial Zero Trust, along with Ciscos latest evolutions in software-defined networking, providing exclusive insights into its enhancements, architecture improvements, and operational best practices. If you’re a network, security, or automation specialist, this book is your essential guide to building the next-generation, zero-trust network.