Introduction
Zero Trust has become the backbone of modern cybersecurity, especially as identities, devices, and data spread across hybrid environments. In this practical session, Jon France (CISO, ISC2) explains what Zero Trust is (and isn’t), how to apply least privilege and continuous verification, and where AI and automation make Zero Trust real at enterprise scale. Jon will map capabilities and roles to ISC2 certifications such as CISSP and CCSP, and highlight adoption patterns across Banking, Telecom, and Government in Africa and South Africa. You’ll leave with an actionable approach to prioritise controls, measure maturity, and build a skilled team that can sustain Zero Trust beyond the pilot phase.
Focus: Zero Trust principles, AI-driven enforcement, and certification alignment (CISSP, CCSP).
Key Takeaways:– The core principles of Zero Trust and measurable adoption steps
– How AI enhances access control, anomaly detection, and response
– Certification pathways for Security Architects, Network Engineers, and Compliance leaders (CISSP, CCSP)
Target Market Sectors: Banking, Telecom, Government
Who Should Attend: CISOs, Security Architects, IT & Network Leaders, Governance & Risk teams, Network Engineers, Compliance Officers
Speaker Bio:
Jon France, CISSP, CGRC, ChCSP — CISO, ISC2; CSO30 Award winner (2023 & 2024); 25+ years running security teams.
Never trust, always verify – and let AI help you prove it.
