Zero Trust Readiness Assessment
Evaluate your organization's Zero Trust maturity across four pillars — Identity, Network, Device, and Data
Identity
0 / 5 answered
Network
0 / 5 answered
Device
0 / 4 answered
Data
0 / 4 answered
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Overall Zero Trust Readiness Score
Prioritized Recommendations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Zero Trust architecture and readiness assessments
What is Zero Trust architecture?
Zero Trust is a security framework based on the principle of "never trust, always verify." Unlike traditional perimeter-based security that trusts everything inside the network, Zero Trust requires continuous verification of every user, device, and connection — regardless of location. It operates on three core principles: verify explicitly (authenticate and authorize based on all available data), use least-privilege access (limit access to only what's needed), and assume breach (minimize blast radius and segment access).
How is a Zero Trust readiness score calculated?
This assessment evaluates your organization across four pillars: Identity (authentication and authorization controls), Network (segmentation and monitoring), Device (endpoint security and compliance), and Data (classification and protection). Each question scores "Yes" as full points, "Partial" as half points, and "No" as zero. Pillar scores are weighted equally and averaged into an overall score from 0-100. Scores below 40 indicate critical gaps, 40-69 indicate developing maturity, and 70+ indicate strong Zero Trust readiness.
How long does it take to implement Zero Trust?
Zero Trust is a journey, not a single project. Most organizations implement it incrementally over 12-24 months. Start with identity — implementing MFA and SSO across all systems typically takes 1-3 months. Next, tackle network segmentation and micro-segmentation (3-6 months). Device trust and endpoint compliance can run in parallel. The key is to prioritize quick wins that reduce risk immediately (like eliminating shared credentials and VPN dependencies) while building toward full Zero Trust maturity.
Do I need to replace my VPN to adopt Zero Trust?
Not immediately, but ultimately yes. VPNs grant broad network access once connected, which contradicts Zero Trust principles. You can start by layering Zero Trust controls on top of your VPN — adding per-application access controls, MFA, and session monitoring. Over time, replace VPN access with identity-aware privileged access through platforms like OnePAM, which authenticate each session individually, enforce least-privilege access, and record all activity without exposing unnecessary inbound ports.
What compliance frameworks require Zero Trust?
While no framework explicitly mandates "Zero Trust" by name, the principles are embedded in major standards. NIST 800-207 is the definitive Zero Trust reference. The US Executive Order 14028 requires federal agencies to adopt Zero Trust. SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria, PCI-DSS v4.0, and HIPAA Security Rule all require controls that align with Zero Trust — including MFA, least-privilege access, network segmentation, encryption, and continuous monitoring. Implementing Zero Trust effectively addresses controls across all these frameworks simultaneously.