Zero Trust Access Patterns

Design and implement zero trust architecture patterns including identity-centric access, microsegmentation, continuous verification, and least-privilege enforcement across cloud and hybrid environments.

Gold

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SupaScore

83.5

Research Quality (15%)

8.5

Prompt Engineering (25%)

8.4

Practical Utility (15%)

8.3

Completeness (10%)

8.3

User Satisfaction (20%)

8.2

Decision Usefulness (15%)

8.4

Best for

▸Design identity-centric access policies for hybrid cloud environments with conditional access based on device trust and user risk scoring
▸Implement NIST 800-207 microsegmentation strategy for legacy applications transitioning from VPN-based perimeter security
▸Architect continuous verification workflows for service-to-service authentication using mTLS and SPIFFE/SPIRE
▸Design least-privilege enforcement for SaaS applications with dynamic policy adjustment based on user behavior analytics
▸Plan zero trust network access (ZTNA) rollout for remote workforce replacing traditional VPN infrastructure

What you'll get

●Detailed architectural diagrams showing policy decision points, enforcement points, and trust evaluation flows with specific technology recommendations
●Phased implementation roadmap with security maturity assessments, risk reduction metrics, and technical migration steps for each pillar
●Comprehensive policy frameworks defining identity verification, device compliance, network segmentation rules, and continuous monitoring requirements

Not designed for ↓

×Traditional firewall configuration or perimeter-based security rule management
×Single-product implementation guides for specific vendors like Okta or Ping Identity without architectural strategy
×Basic IAM user provisioning or standard role-based access control (RBAC) setup
×Network penetration testing or vulnerability scanning activities

Expects

Current security architecture details including identity providers, network topology, trust boundaries, device management maturity, and specific compliance requirements.

Returns

Phased zero trust implementation roadmap with architectural patterns, policy frameworks, technology recommendations, and measurable security improvements at each stage.

Evidence Policy

Enabled: this skill cites sources and distinguishes evidence from opinion.

zero-trustidentitymicrosegmentationnist-800-207conditional-accessiambeyondcorpnetwork-securityleast-privilegeaccess-controlcloud-security

Research Foundation: 7 sources (5 official docs, 1 academic, 1 industry frameworks)

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Version History

v1.0.02/16/2026

Initial release

Prerequisites

Use these skills first for best results.

Security Architecture ReviewerPlatinum

Works well with

API Security Hardening SpecialistGold Authentication & Authorization ArchitectGold Cloud IAM Security ArchitectGold Identity Governance ArchitectGold Kubernetes Security HardeningPlatinum

Need more depth?

Specialist skills that go deeper in areas this skill touches.

OAuth Hardening SpecialistGold Privileged Access Controls SpecialistGold Threat Modeling AdvisorGold

Common Workflows

Enterprise Zero Trust Transformation

Complete organizational security transformation from perimeter-based to zero trust architecture with identity governance and privileged access controls.

Security Architecture Reviewer→zero-trust-access-patterns→Identity Governance Architect→Privileged Access Controls Specialist

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