This podcast explores Zero Trust concepts and how to implement them in Go. The speakers discuss the origins of Zero Trust, available tools like OpenZD and ZROC, and the importance of identity and access management. They also delve into using AI in smart routing and enhancing documentation with local language models. Additionally, they talk about internal DevOps pipelines, an open source project called Fab Lab, and contrasting opinions on zero trust.
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Quick takeaways
Zero Trust focuses on treating network security independently from physical location and network access.
There are various tools available in the market to mediate security and identity verification, such as Zscaler.
Open ZD and ZROC offer programming frameworks for building and embedding Zero Trust capabilities into applications, with ZROC providing private sharing of network connections between dark peers.
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Introduction to Zero Trust
Zero Trust is a security concept that originated from Google's BeyondCorp initiative. It focuses on treating network security independently from physical location and network access, using certificate authentication and cryptography for strong identification and securing network resources.
Adoption and Tools
Zero Trust has seen slow adoption over time, with organizations progressively moving towards its implementation. There are various tools available in the market, such as Zscaler, that serve as network proxies to mediate security and identity verification.
Zero Trust in Open ZD
Open ZD is a cloud-based solution that offers a programming framework for building Zero Trust applications. It provides SDKs for different programming languages, allowing developers to embed Zero Trust capabilities directly into their applications. Open ZD also offers infrastructure for programmers to develop and host their own Zero Trust applications.
Different Approach with ZROC
ZROC, an open source project built on Open ZD, takes Zero Trust in a slightly different direction. It offers a more programmable network and allows private sharing of network connections between dark peers without exposing them publicly. ZROC is designed to be a powerful, customizable, and developer-friendly tool.
Integration and Performance
Open ZD and ZROC can be integrated into existing systems and workflows, offering identity management, access control, and logging. Performance-wise, Open ZD utilizes TCP connections between routers, while data over the overlay network is repacketized, ensuring security and efficient data transmission. Future enhancements may explore UDP-based transports for improved performance.
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