Zero Trust Journey
Episodes
Episode 42: Stop Thinking Servers, Start Thinking Systems
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Zero Trust Journey, Dr. Victor Monga is joined by Kayne McGladrey, a veteran systems engineer and CISSP who has spent his caree...
Episode 41: AI's Role in Software Development: Opportunities and Risks
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What You'll Learn:▶ The "Vibe Coding" Illusion: Why using AI to build end-to-end web applications works perfectly for a month, but ul...
Episode 40: Over-provisioning access is a common issue
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Zero Trust Journey, Dr. Victor Monga sits down with Jamie Fitz-Gerald, VP of Product Management at Okta.We dive deep into why i...
Episode 39: ZTMM+ How to Assess and Roadmap Zero Trust
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"Zero Trust is not a journey where you have to spend a lot of money upfront before you can get started. In almost every case, you just need to us...
Episode 38: Bridging the Cybersecurity Effectiveness Gap
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"We don’t have a tools problem in cybersecurity anymore. We have an effectiveness problem."In this episode of the Zero Trust Journey, Dr. ...
Episode 37: Zero Trust is essential for SMBs, not a luxury
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host: Dr. Victor Monga (https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorvirtual)Co-Host: Zach Pugh (https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-pugh)Co-Host: Steve Turner (...
Episode 36: I Zero Trust What You’re Saying – Oct 2025
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to I Zero Trust What You’re Saying – Oct 2025 Edition! In this episode, we break down the latest Zero Trust news, trends, and updates that...
Episode 35: The Critical Role of Testing in Zero Trust
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: James Plouffe (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesplouffe)Host: Dr. Victor Monga (https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorvirtual)In this essential epi...
Episode 34: SMB Cybersecurity Investment in the Zero Trust Era
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
00:00 Introduction to SMB Cybersecurity Challenges02:43 The Importance of Securing SMBs05:32 Lack of In-House Expertise in SMBs08:23 The Cybersecurity...
Episode 33: The Zero Trust Transformation: Shifting from Technical Fix to Cultural Change
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into the organizational and cultural roadblocks of Zero Trust with Mark Simos, Lead Cybersecurity Architect at Microsoft...
Episode 32: I Zero Trust What You’re Saying – Sep 2025
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to I Zero Trust What You’re Saying – Aug 2025 Edition! In this episode, we break down the latest Zero Trust news, trends, and updates that...
Episode 31: Don't Wait for Ransomware to Justify Your Zero Trust Strategy
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we cut through the marketing hype to reveal the strategic core of Zero Trust with Alex Sharpe, a 30-year cybersecurity veteran from t...
Episode 30: I Zero Trust What You’re Saying – Aug 2025
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to I Zero Trust What You’re Saying – Aug 2025 Edition! In this episode, we break down the latest Zero Trust news, trends, and updates that...
Episode 29: From Theory to Practice: Zero Trust Implementation
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we bridge the gap between Zero Trust theory and real-world deployment with Norman Wong, a key contributor to NIST's groundbreaki...
Episode 28: Zero Trust Debate - North Star or Buzzword?
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take on a candid debate: is Zero Trust a real strategy or just another layer of marketing? Guest Ken Yao challenges the industry’...
Episode 27: I Zero Trust What You’re Saying – July 2025
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to I Zero Trust What You’re Saying – July 2025 Edition! In this episode, we break down the latest Zero Trust news, trends, and updates tha...
Episode 26 – Centralized Policy, Multiple Enforcement Points
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
00:00 Introduction to Zero Trust and Anupam's Background00:55 Evolving Perspectives on Zero Trust03:04 Common Misconceptions in Zero Trust Implem...
Episode 25: Reduce Blind Spots with a Zero Trust Strategy
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: George Finney (https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgefinney/)Host: Dr. Victor Monga (https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorvirtual)In this episode, the...
Episode 24: I Zero Trust What You’re Saying – June 2025
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to I Zero Trust What You’re Saying – June 2025 Edition! In this episode, we break down the latest Zero Trust news, trends, and updates tha...
Episode 23: How to Start Your Podcast the Smart Way?
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Jamie Kennedy (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiebrookekennedy)Host: Dr. Victor Monga (https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorvirtual)🎙️ Thinkin...
Episode 22: Super Users, Super Endpoints: Securing IT, OT, IoT in a Zero Trust World
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Ben Tyminski Host: Dr. Victor Monga Co-host: Steve TurnerIn this episode, the hosts are joined by Ben Tyminski, a security architect whose hand...
Episode 21: Prototype your Zero Trust solution
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stahltom/Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorvirtualCo-host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beingageek/In this epi...
Episode 20: NIST SP 1800-35 Implementing a Zero Trust Architecture
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Dr. Victor Monga and Zach Pugh unpack one of the most actionable Zero Trust resources available today—NIST Special Publicatio...
Episode 19: Don’t Buy Zero Trust—Build It
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Razi Rais (https://www.linkedin.com/in/razirais)Host: Victor Monga (https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorvirtual)In this episode of the Zero Trust...
Episode 18: I Zero Trust What You’re Saying – May 2025
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to I Zero Trust What You’re Saying – May 2025 Edition! In this episode, we break down the latest Zero Trust news, trends, and updates that...
Episode 17: Zero Trust is a timeless framework for security approaches
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
00:00 Introduction to Allie Mellen01:29 Allie's Journey in Cybersecurity06:29 Understanding Zero Trust09:30 Zero Trust and Security Operations12:...
Episode 16: The Intersection of CTEM and Zero Trust
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host: Dr. Victor MongaCo-Host: Steve TurnerGuest: Chris Jablonski, Director of CXO Revolutionaries, ZscalerCSA article: https://cloudsecurityalliance....
Episode 15: I Zero Trust What You’re Saying – April 2025
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to I Zero Trust What You’re Saying – April 2025 Edition! In this episode, we break down the latest Zero Trust news, trends, and updates th...
Episode 14: ZTMM+ in Action: Practical Steps for Your Zero Trust Journey
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host: Zach Pugh (LinkedIn)Co-Host Victor Monga (LinkedIn)Guest Jason Garbis (LinkedIn)Highlights:Practical Zero Trust Implementation: Jason emphasizes...
Episode 13: I Zero Trust What You’re Saying – March 2025
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to I Zero Trust What You’re Saying – March 2025 Edition! In this episode, we break down the latest Zero Trust news, trends, and updates th...
Episode 12: There's no Zero Trust certified product
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
HostSteve Turner (Linkedin)Co-HostZach Pugh (LinkedIn)GuestChase Cunningham, also known as Dr. Zero Trust (Linkedin)Highlights:No Zero Trust Certified...
Episode 11: What Does Zero Trust Mean to You?
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
HostZach Pugh (https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-pugh/)Co-HostVictor Monga (https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorvirtual/)GuestDrinor Selmanaj (https:/...
Episode 10: Micro-Segmentation and Macro Impact – A Practitioner's Guide to Zero Trust
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Zero Trust Journey, host Zach Pugh talks with Nemi George, an experienced information security executive, about the practical reali...
Episode 9: How do I reduce network reachability?
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Zero Trust Journey, host Victor Monga is joined by Snehal Antani, CEO and co-founder of Horizon3.ai, to break down the complexities...
Episode 8: I Zero Trust What You’re Saying – February 2025
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to I Zero Trust What You’re Saying – February 2025 Edition! In this episode, we break down the latest Zero Trust news, trends, and updates...
Episode 7: Zero Trust Reality Check – Government Insights, Vendor Myths, and Practical Tips
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Zero Trust Journey, hosts Victor Monga and Steve are joined by Zach Pugh, a seasoned cybersecurity product manager, to explore why ...
Episode 3: Validating Security Controls and Gaining Executive Buy-In for Zero Trust
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Zero Trust Journey, hosts Victor Monga and Zach Pugh sit down with Jose Barajas, Vice President of Global Sales Engineering at Atta...
Episode 6: Zero Trust Across Your Digital Estate | Microsoft Zero Trust Workshop
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Zero Trust Journey, hosts Victor Monga and Steve Turner are joined by Zero Trust experts from Microsoft Clay Taylor and Tarek Dawou...
Episode 4: Ditching Perimeter Security, Rejecting Vendor Hype, and Driving Business Outcomes
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Zero Trust Journey, host Victor Monga is joined by Steve Turner, a former Forrester analyst and current Microsoft expert, to explor...
Episode 2: Don’t Trust Anybody, The Zero Trust Philosophy for Modern Security
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Zero Trust Journey, host Victor Monga welcomes Jay Mar-Tang, Field CISO at Pantera, for a lively discussion about the real-world ap...
Episode 5: Implementing Zero Trust, Federal Agency Insights on Challenges and Success Stories
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Zero Trust Journey, the hosts and guests from the Department of Defense (DOD) share their firsthand experiences with implementing Z...
Episode 1: Not a Product, Not an Overnight Process, The Ongoing Zero Trust Journey
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of the Zero Trust Journey Podcast, where host Victor Monga sits down with cybersecurity and compliance expert Erin Logue ...