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AWS Verified Access is a Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) service that provides secure, VPN-less access to internal applications. It uses granular Cedar policies to evaluate user identity (integrating with Okta, IAM Identity Center) and device security posture (CrowdStrike, Jamf) in real-time. Use this guide when replacing traditional VPNs, enforcing strict conditional access controls, or deploying multi-account Verified Access infrastructure across AWS.

This guide outlines how to implement Google Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP) to enforce zero-trust, identity-based access control across various Google Cloud services (App Engine, Cloud Run, GKE, Compute Engine). It details configuring per-request authentication, context-aware policies (like device posture and location), and programmatic access management for highly secure internal applications.

A comprehensive guide detailing how to implement Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) using Zscaler Private Access (ZPA). This process replaces traditional VPNs by deploying App Connectors, defining precise application segments, and establishing granular access policies. Access is strictly controlled based on user identity, group membership, and device posture (health check), ensuring that users only reach authorized resources without needing network-level connectivity.

A comprehensive guide on deploying Cloudflare Access and Tunnel to establish a Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution. This method replaces traditional VPNs by securely exposing self-hosted internal applications (web, SSH, RDP) without opening inbound ports. It integrates identity-aware policies, device posture checks, and robust identity providers (Okta, Azure AD) for highly secure, least-privilege access.

A comprehensive guide for implementing enterprise-grade Security Access Service Edge (SASE) architectures using Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access. This skill covers configuring ZTNA connectors, GlobalProtect agents, security policies, and device posture checks (HIP) to provide unified, cloud-delivered security, replacing traditional VPNs and maintaining zero trust principles across remote and branch offices.

This guide details deploying Tailscale (or self-hosted Headscale) to create a WireGuard-based zero trust mesh VPN. It establishes encrypted peer-to-peer connections between devices, eliminating the need for traditional VPN servers. Features include identity-aware Access Control Lists (ACLs), subnet routing, and secure connectivity for compliance-driven architectures. Use this when enforcing granular, identity-authenticated access control.

A comprehensive guide to implementing Google's BeyondCorp zero trust access model. This solution enforces identity- and device-aware access control using Cloud IAP and Access Context Manager, effectively replacing traditional VPN infrastructure. Use this to secure remote and hybrid access to GCP-hosted or on-prem applications by requiring granular device posture checks and strong user authentication.

This skill implements the CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model (ZTMM) v2.0. It provides a structured framework to assess, gap-analyze, and roadmap the adoption of zero trust architecture across five core pillars: Identity, Devices, Networks, Applications, and Data. It guides organizations from Traditional to Optimal maturity, aiding compliance with NIST standards and federal mandates.

Configure Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) Conditional Access policies to enforce zero trust access control. This skill covers critical areas such as signal-based policy design, device compliance requirements, risk-based authentication, named locations, and session controls, aligning with NIST SP 1800-35. Essential for deploying, hardening, or assessing robust Azure AD security architecture.

This guide details how to implement robust device posture assessment within a Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA). It integrates endpoint health signals from major platforms like CrowdStrike ZTA, Microsoft Intune, and Jamf into conditional access policies. Use this to enforce strict compliance checks (e.g., encryption, patch levels) before granting access to critical corporate resources, significantly hardening the security perimeter.

This skill guides the implementation of continuous, risk-adaptive identity verification crucial for Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA). It covers deploying phishing-resistant MFA (FIDO2/WebAuthn), advanced risk-based conditional access policies, and identity governance strategies. Users learn how to move beyond traditional credentials by leveraging multiple signals—such as device posture, behavioral biometrics, and location context—to dynamically assess and enforce trust levels before granting access.

A comprehensive guide detailing the implementation of 802.1X port-based Network Access Control (NAC) using RADIUS authentication and platforms like PacketFence. This solution enforces identity-based access, performs endpoint posture assessment, and dynamically assigns VLANs. It is essential for establishing zero-trust networks, meeting stringent compliance standards (PCI-DSS, HIPAA), and automating the onboarding of BYOD devices.