Zero Trust: Begin Your Journey with These First Steps Jacob Serpa (Sr. Product Marketing Manager)

If you’ve ever wished someone would explain zero trust to you in plain English, you’re not alone. It can be hard to cut through the noise and understand what it really means. Widespread overuse and misuse of the term often leave IT professionals searching for clear explanations and actionable guidance. The good news is: Zscaler is here to help. Zero trust is critically important for the future of IT security. We at Zscaler are passionate about demystifying the phrase, and we’re always looking to train the next wave of zero trust ambassadors who can help their organizations understand and implement the architecture. Our new, three-part webinar series, Zero Trust, from Theory to Practice, is designed to explain what zero trust is really all about. We’re breaking down complex concepts and removing the jargon with an approachable, entry-level path to zero trust. The series focuses on both basic education as well as action. Participants progressively evolve from zero trust learners to zero trust implementers through structured sessions that guide them every step of the way. For those who make it through the entire series, there are special “Zero Trust Ambassador” rewards, including exclusive swag, a LinkedIn badge customized with their names on it, and a unique badge on Zenith Community. Be sure to start with part one and move sequentially through the series so that you don’t miss out on any of the content or the rewards.Zero Trust, from Theory to PracticeHere’s a look at what you can expect to see in each installment in the series. Zero Trust 101: Start Your Journey HereAn entry-level conversation that assumes no prior knowledge of zero trustWhy the modern IT ecosystem requires a new security architectureExplanations of the key differences between traditional security and zero trustZero Trust 201: Next Steps on Your Zero Trust JourneyA discussion on the zero trust use cases that you vote for when you registerThe quantitative benefits achieved by customers who address those use cases with ZscalerAn explanation of SSE and SASE, as well as how they relate to zero trustZero Trust 301: Preparing for ActionA conversation with seasoned experts that is geared towards live audience participationA technical discussion that explores the use cases for which you vote when you registerWhiteboarding sessions and live demos that prepare learners for real-world implementation Why Zscaler Is the Ideal Partner for Your JourneyZscaler is your trusted guide with the expertise needed to help you navigate the entirety of your zero trust journey. That’s because we have: A proven track record of success✔ We have been a Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader for 13 consecutive years—first in secure web gateway (SWG) and now in security service edge (SSE)✔ 45% of the Fortune 500 are Zscaler customers, demonstrating that the world’s leading organizations trust Zscaler year after year A history of innovation✔ Zscaler is the original creator of zero trust architecture and its core components, including cloud native SWG and zero trust network access (ZTNA)✔ We invest heavily in innovation, with $499 million dedicated to R&D in our most recent fiscal year Unmatched scale and impact✔ Zscaler owns and operates the Zero Trust Exchange, the world’s largest inline security cloud comprising over 160 points of presence globally✔ Our cloud platform processes more than 500 billion transactions and blocks more than 9 billion threats every day Financial stability ✔ Zscaler is a publicly traded company that you can count on and a proud Nasdaq-100 Index member✔ We generate more than $2.5 billion in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and are well positioned to protect you throughout the future of your businessSign up for the webinar series todayJoin us for Zero Trust, from Theory to Practice to get the knowledge and support you need on your zero trust journey. Sign up for Zero Trust 101 to get started—we look forward to seeing you there!  

​[#item_full_content] If you’ve ever wished someone would explain zero trust to you in plain English, you’re not alone. It can be hard to cut through the noise and understand what it really means. Widespread overuse and misuse of the term often leave IT professionals searching for clear explanations and actionable guidance. The good news is: Zscaler is here to help. Zero trust is critically important for the future of IT security. We at Zscaler are passionate about demystifying the phrase, and we’re always looking to train the next wave of zero trust ambassadors who can help their organizations understand and implement the architecture. Our new, three-part webinar series, Zero Trust, from Theory to Practice, is designed to explain what zero trust is really all about. We’re breaking down complex concepts and removing the jargon with an approachable, entry-level path to zero trust. The series focuses on both basic education as well as action. Participants progressively evolve from zero trust learners to zero trust implementers through structured sessions that guide them every step of the way. For those who make it through the entire series, there are special “Zero Trust Ambassador” rewards, including exclusive swag, a LinkedIn badge customized with their names on it, and a unique badge on Zenith Community. Be sure to start with part one and move sequentially through the series so that you don’t miss out on any of the content or the rewards.Zero Trust, from Theory to PracticeHere’s a look at what you can expect to see in each installment in the series. Zero Trust 101: Start Your Journey HereAn entry-level conversation that assumes no prior knowledge of zero trustWhy the modern IT ecosystem requires a new security architectureExplanations of the key differences between traditional security and zero trustZero Trust 201: Next Steps on Your Zero Trust JourneyA discussion on the zero trust use cases that you vote for when you registerThe quantitative benefits achieved by customers who address those use cases with ZscalerAn explanation of SSE and SASE, as well as how they relate to zero trustZero Trust 301: Preparing for ActionA conversation with seasoned experts that is geared towards live audience participationA technical discussion that explores the use cases for which you vote when you registerWhiteboarding sessions and live demos that prepare learners for real-world implementation Why Zscaler Is the Ideal Partner for Your JourneyZscaler is your trusted guide with the expertise needed to help you navigate the entirety of your zero trust journey. That’s because we have: A proven track record of success✔ We have been a Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader for 13 consecutive years—first in secure web gateway (SWG) and now in security service edge (SSE)✔ 45% of the Fortune 500 are Zscaler customers, demonstrating that the world’s leading organizations trust Zscaler year after year A history of innovation✔ Zscaler is the original creator of zero trust architecture and its core components, including cloud native SWG and zero trust network access (ZTNA)✔ We invest heavily in innovation, with $499 million dedicated to R&D in our most recent fiscal year Unmatched scale and impact✔ Zscaler owns and operates the Zero Trust Exchange, the world’s largest inline security cloud comprising over 160 points of presence globally✔ Our cloud platform processes more than 500 billion transactions and blocks more than 9 billion threats every day Financial stability ✔ Zscaler is a publicly traded company that you can count on and a proud Nasdaq-100 Index member✔ We generate more than $2.5 billion in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and are well positioned to protect you throughout the future of your businessSign up for the webinar series todayJoin us for Zero Trust, from Theory to Practice to get the knowledge and support you need on your zero trust journey. Sign up for Zero Trust 101 to get started—we look forward to seeing you there!