Ever wonder if Zero Trust is the next big buzzword or if it actually holds the key to modern cybersecurity?

In Episode 27 of Cyber After Hours—titled “Zero Trust: Buzzword or Best Practice?”—co-hosts Evan Morgan and Paul Marco kick things off with a friendly Star Wars vs. Star Trek debate before diving into the serious question of what it really takes to implement Zero Trust.

From the importance of saying “no” to avoid burnout, to the need for continuous authentication and behavioral analysis, they explore why this framework (not a product!) might be your best bet for securing sensitive data.

They also dig into the nuts and bolts of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), revealing how even the best intentions can go off track without clearly defined roles.

The conversation covers everything from complex government environments to the everyday challenges of managing who should—and shouldn’t—be a domain admin.

Ultimately, they challenge listeners to think critically about whether Zero Trust is just another buzzword or a genuine best practice that can reshape our approach to security.

Tune in, join the conversation, and decide for yourself if Zero Trust is the future of cybersecurity or just the latest industry catchphrase.

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Evan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanmorgan/

Paul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pm01/