Threat Vector by Palo Alto Networks

Zero Trust Without the Hype

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Mar 5, 2026
Brandon Hogle, Consulting Director experienced in Zero Trust architecture across commercial, federal, and defense; LeeAnne Pelzer, Senior Consulting Director who operationalizes Zero Trust for business outcomes. They discuss why Zero Trust often stalls, visibility and asset inventory gaps, outcome-driven quick wins, dynamic access by user and device context, breaking silos for shared outcomes, and pragmatic steps to sustain Zero Trust over time.
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INSIGHT

Zero Trust Is An Operating Model

  • Zero Trust is a systematic operating model, not a one-time product purchase.
  • LeeAnne Pelzer explains it reduces risk through structured, repeatable controls rather than a single vendor solution.
ADVICE

Avoid Rip And Replace Thinking

  • Avoid treating Zero Trust as a rip-and-replace or single-day project.
  • LeeAnne advises treating it as a multi-year journey that becomes organizational DNA, not a checkbox.
INSIGHT

Visibility Gaps Stop Zero Trust Progress

  • Many organizations lack a reliable asset inventory and data flow visibility.
  • Brandon Hogle highlights gaps across cloud, on-prem, contractors, and unknown enterprise resources blocking policy creation.
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