Overview of the six-stage plan

Now, it’s time to lay out the stages that are used throughout the playbooks. These stages guide the end-to-end implementation of Zero Trust, much like a building project plan helps plan the order of executing tasks (for example, pouring concrete foundations first, then framing the building, then the electrical wiring and plumbing, and so on).

The six-stage process establishes a solid foundation of Zero Trust based on proven architectures that are also tailored to your organization’s unique needs and business operating model. The process also enables you to involve the right stakeholders across the organization, ensuring you have diverse internal perspectives involved to sidestep avoidable challenges and common miscommunications. This inclusive approach carefully balances standard approaches and your unique organizational needs to set you up for success with Zero Trust.

Figure 9.1 shows the six stages overlaid over the playbook components...