Zero Trust Architecture
Develop the skills to design an identity-led access policy for a sample service through a learning path centred on Zero Trust Architecture. Explore concepts, guided practice and an applied project.
Build practical Zero Trust Architecture skills.
Skills and knowledge developed in this course.
- Zero Trust principles
- Decision inputs
- Application access
- Architecture validation
- Applied project: Design an identity-led access policy for a sample service
- Zero Trust Architecture — validation and review
About this course
This course develops practical capability in Zero Trust Architecture. Its course-specific content covers Zero Trust principles, Decision inputs, Application access, Architecture validation, followed by an applied project focused on design an identity-led access policy for a sample service. The lessons include concrete configuration, design, testing or operational decisions appropriate to the subject.
Who this is for
Administrators, developers and practitioners who work with Zero Trust Architecture or plan to take on responsibilities in this area.
Before you start
Working knowledge of cybersecurity and practical familiarity with the named platform or subject. Review the course topics before enrolment to confirm the lab starting point.
Design an identity-led access policy for a sample service
Deliver design an identity-led access policy for a sample service. Use the module outcomes to state requirements, demonstrate a working result, test an expected failure or boundary case, and document assumptions and follow-up work.
Course content
Course-specific syllabus and practical exercises. Lab release, access arrangements and final delivery scope are confirmed before enrolment.
01Zero Trust principles
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- Explicit verification and least privilege
- Assume-breach design and trust boundaries
Practical exerciseApply zero trust principles to the design an identity-led access policy for a sample service and capture the validation evidence.
02Decision inputs
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- Identity, device state and resource context
- Policy decision and enforcement components
Practical exerciseApply decision inputs to the design an identity-led access policy for a sample service and capture the validation evidence.
03Application access
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- Segmented resources and session controls
- Continuous evaluation and legacy integration
Practical exerciseApply application access to the design an identity-led access policy for a sample service and capture the validation evidence.
04Architecture validation
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- Test representative access scenarios
- Document availability, privacy and operational trade-offs
Practical exerciseApply architecture validation to the design an identity-led access policy for a sample service and capture the validation evidence.
05Applied project: Design an identity-led access policy for a sample service
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- Define inputs, assumptions and acceptance criteria for: Design an identity-led access policy for a sample service.
- Implement the project using zero trust principles, decision inputs, application access, architecture validation.
Practical exerciseDesign an identity-led access policy for a sample service.
06Zero Trust Architecture — validation and review
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- Demonstrate the completed project against its acceptance criteria.
- Exercise an invalid-input or failure scenario and document the observed result.
Practical exercisepresent the project evidence, limitations and a repeatable handover.
Technical references
These primary vendor, project or standards sources inform this independent IT Purview outline. Reference pages checked 25 October 2026; current provider documentation and exam objectives take precedence when versions change.
From understanding to application.
Progress by learning milestone. The schedule is agreed around your starting level and learning goals.
- 01Learning milestone 1 In progress
Set the context
Zero Trust principles · Decision inputs
Establish the Zero Trust Architecture scope, baseline concepts and operating assumptions. - 02Learning milestone 2 In progress
Build the working skills
Application access · Architecture validation
Apply the core Zero Trust Architecture techniques in the course lab and record the result. - 03Learning milestone 3 In progress
Validate and handle exceptions
Check expected behavior, investigate a failure case and capture evidence for design an identity-led access policy for a sample service. - 04Learning milestone 4 In progress
Deliver the applied project
Complete design an identity-led access policy for a sample service, explain key decisions and identify a practical next step.
Career outlook after this learning path
Typical roles this roadmap can support, with broad salary ranges by relevant work experience.
| Role | 0–3 years | 3–7 years | 7–12+ years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solutions Architect | Role usually follows hands-on experience | ₹22–38 LPA | ₹40–70 LPA |
Ranges are indicative India-market compensation estimates in ₹ lakh per annum, not a salary promise. They reflect broad market guides and vary by location, employer, skills and role scope; the experience bands refer to relevant work experience, not time since training. Completing this course does not guarantee employment, a role, compensation or career progression. View market reference ↗