Assess the Factors Impacting Zero Trust Implementation in Enterprise ZERO-TRUST-DESIGN Practice Questions (Page 1)

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1. 1expert · hard

   A logistics company is implementing Zero Trust. The company relies on a legacy supply chain management (SCM) application that is accessed by external partners via VPN. The application is critical for daily operations, and any downtime is unacceptable. The security team wants to replace the VPN with a zero-trust network access (ZTNA) solution. However, the ZTNA solution requires the application to support modern authentication protocols, which the legacy SCM does not. What is the best approach to minimize operational disruption while improving security?

   • AImplement network segmentation to isolate the SCM application and its users.
   • BReplace the legacy SCM application with a modern cloud-based solution.
   • CKeep the VPN in place and add MFA for all VPN users.
   • DDeploy a ZTNA solution that supports legacy protocols through a connector or gateway.
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2. 2application · medium

   A mid-sized company is considering Zero Trust. The security team has assessed the organization's readiness and found that the security culture is weak, with many employees sharing passwords and resisting MFA. The IT team is small and lacks experience with advanced security tools. What should be the first step in the Zero Trust implementation?

   • ADeploy a zero-trust network access solution immediately to enforce access controls.
   • BImplement MFA for all users despite the resistance.
   • CHire additional security staff to manage the new tools.
   • DLaunch a security awareness and training program to improve the security culture.
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4. 3foundation · easy

   How do regulatory and compliance requirements impact the design of Zero Trust controls?

   • AThey determine the specific security tools to use
   • BThey may mandate specific access control and data protection measures
   • CThey have no impact on Zero Trust design
   • DThey only affect the network layer of the design
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5. 4application · medium

   A healthcare provider is implementing Zero Trust. They must comply with HIPAA, which requires strict access controls and audit logging for electronic protected health information (ePHI). The organization's current network is flat, and their legacy applications do not support modern identity protocols. The security team wants to deploy micro-segmentation and enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users. What should be the primary consideration when designing the Zero Trust architecture?

   • ADeploy MFA for all users, including service accounts, to meet the compliance requirement.
   • BEnsure that all access to ePHI is logged and that segmentation does not prevent required audit trails.
   • CPrioritize user experience to ensure that clinicians can access patient data quickly without extra steps.
   • DFocus on replacing legacy applications before any other Zero Trust controls are deployed.
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6. 5foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a technical infrastructure constraint that could impact Zero Trust deployment?

   • AThe company's policy on data retention
   • BThe number of security vendors used
   • CThe lack of support for modern authentication protocols in legacy applications
   • DThe organization's culture of sharing passwords
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