Welcome back to Guardians of the Directory! In this episode, Craig Birch is joined once again by Zero Trust expert Jerry Chapman for a deep dive into the Zero Trust Blueprint—a practical model to help organizations shift from theory to execution. Jerry shares insights from his work as Co-Chair of the CISA Zero Trust Working Group and provides a clear framework covering assessment, strategy, roadmap development, and execution phases.
Together, they explore:
The critical role of business assets and protect surfaces
Common pitfalls organizations face as they mature their Zero Trust implementations
How Zero Trust applies equally to human and non-human identities (including AI!)
The value of visibility, automation, and governance in maintaining Zero Trust momentum
If you're looking for a realistic, actionable guide to embedding Zero Trust in your enterprise—and especially within Active Directory environments—this episode is your blueprint.
Resources Mentioned:
CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model
CISA Zero Trust Working Group
Microsoft Entra PIM
Next-gen IGA and Certificate Lifecycle Management
Guest Bio:
Jerry Chapman is a cybersecurity veteran with over 25 years of experience in identity and Zero Trust. He serves as a Co-Chair for the CISA Zero Trust Working Group and is a recognized thought leader in strategy-driven security.
