10 lessons from 15 years of Zero Trust

Fifteen years ago, John Kindervag introduced Zero Trust to transform cybersecurity. Initially met with skepticism, Zero Trust is now more crucial than ever as attackers breach perimeters and move laterally through networks. Traditional security approaches are insufficient, prompting governments and enterprises globally to prioritize Zero Trust. In this session, John Kindervag—Zero Trust founder and leading cybersecurity expert—will address the biggest obstacles delaying Zero Trust adoption and how organizations can overcome them. Drawing on decades of experience advising government and industry, John will trace Zero Trust's journey from inception to today, sharing real-world implementation examples—both successes and failures. He'll dispel common myths and highlight traps organizations must avoid. This isn't theoretical—it's about providing tangible, actionable steps for implementing Zero Trust and overcoming business, technical, and cultural barriers. John has spent 15 years transforming Zero Trust from concept to movement, and now wants to equip others with knowledge to advance their Zero Trust strategy. Aimed at security practitioners and business decision makers interested in implementing Zero Trust or already on the journey, attendees will gain a clear understanding of best practice methodologies, key pitfalls to avoid, and how to cultivate the right culture and organizational support to ensure successful Zero Trust initiatives that achieve anticipated resilience and economic outcomes.