Zero Trust Maturity Assessment
Understanding your organization's zero trust maturity helps guide implementation priorities and measure progress. This guide provides frameworks for assessing zero trust maturity and developing improvement roadmaps.
Maturity Model Framework
Zero trust maturity typically follows stages from traditional security through advanced zero trust implementation. Common frameworks include CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model and Forrester Zero Trust eXtended framework.
Assessment Dimensions
Evaluate maturity across multiple dimensions including identity, devices, networks, applications, data, visibility and analytics, and automation and orchestration.
- Identity verification and access control
- Device security and trust
- Network segmentation and access
- Application security
- Data protection and governance
- Visibility, analytics, and monitoring
- Automation and orchestration capabilities
Conducting Assessments
Effective assessments involve stakeholder interviews, technical reviews, policy analysis, and capability testing. Document current state, identify gaps, and prioritize improvements based on risk and business value.
Development Roadmap
Use assessment results to create phased implementation roadmaps. Start with foundational capabilities like MFA and basic segmentation before advancing to sophisticated analytics and automation.
Conclusion
Regular maturity assessments guide zero trust implementation and demonstrate progress. Conduct assessments annually or when significant changes occur in your environment or threat landscape.
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