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Summary
This guide has laid out the journey for a zero trust transformation. One key to success is specificity.
Scope the initiative around a specific activity, that is, a set of applications used by a specific set of users,
completed in support of an organization's function. Be specific in the threat scenarios that we're avoiding
by requiring people and devices to establish trust. Another key to success is iterating. Launch an initiative
to transform one activity onto zero trust architecture. Learn along the way, and then repeat.
For two decades, we have discussed eliminating excess trust. We have debated telemetry and monitoring
techniques to continuously evaluate trust. Finally, in recent years, technology has caught up with the
philosophy. By following the steps in this guide, your organization can implement these ideas with off-the-
shelf software at a sustainable pace. The zero trust revolution is well under way. Join us.
About Duo Security
Duo Security, now part of Cisco, is the leading multi-factor authentication (MFA) and secure access
provider. Duo comprises a key pillar of Cisco Secure's Zero Trust offering, the most comprehensive
approach to securing access across IT applications and environments, from any user, device, and
location. Duo is a trusted partner to more than 25,000 customers globally, including Bird, Facebook, Lyft,
University of Michigan, Yelp, Zillow and more. Founded in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Duo also has offices in
Austin, Texas; San Francisco, California; and London. Try it for free at signup.duo.com
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