DtSR Episode 645 - Zero Trust Applied in the Real World

This episode explores the challenges and solutions related to implementing Zero Trust security in a medium-sized company. Against the backdrop of a ransomware attack that crippled the Garry Callahan Company's operations, Ryan Benner, the company's IT and security lead, recounts the experience of rebuilding their systems from scratch. More significantly, the discussion pivots to Benner's adoption of a Zero Trust approach, focusing on ThreatLocker as a key solution. For instance, he details the process of gradually implementing Zero Trust, starting with internal offices and then expanding to the distributed sales and service staff. The interview highlights the difficulties faced by smaller companies in securing their networks due to limited budgets and the lack of interest from large cybersecurity vendors. Benner emphasizes the importance of patience, trust, and close collaboration with security vendors to achieve successful implementation. Ultimately, this episode showcases a practical example of Zero Trust adoption in a non-enterprise setting, offering valuable insights for similarly sized organizations facing similar security challenges.