NICE Framework Analysis: Managing Trust in Zero Trust Architectures

Learning Object Metadata

Name

Managing Trust in Zero Trust Architectures

CUID

423ce16c-5282-489e-866b-ea7b6887ca8f

Author

csimpson4

Length

module

Status

released

Version

This module explores managing trust in zero trust architectures.

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undergraduate graduate

ncaec

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Analysis Summary

This learning object provides a solid introduction to managing trust in zero trust network architectures. It covers several key concepts, including microsegmentation, least privilege access, encryption, identity and access management, and secure communication protocols. The content aligns well with NICE Framework knowledge elements related to network security concepts, architectures, and data protection controls. However, the mappings to general networking protocols and comparing computer architectures are less strong, as the learning object maintains a focus on zero trust concepts specifically.

Improvement Suggestions

To improve alignment with the NICE Framework, the learning object could include more details comparing zero trust to traditional perimeter-based network architectures. It could also touch on how zero trust principles impact or leverage common network protocols like TCP/IP, DNS, etc. Beyond that, the content already has robust coverage of core zero trust concepts that map well to the NICE Framework knowledge elements related to network security.

NICE Framework Mappings

Found 5 mappings to NICE framework elements.

Element ID	Type	Confidence	Evidence
K0001	Knowledge	90%	The learning object covers key concepts related to network security in zero trust architectures, including microsegmentation, encryption, and secure communications protocols like TLS. It demonstrates knowledge of core computer networking and network security concepts.
K0179	Knowledge	95%	The content goes in-depth on zero trust network architectures, covering key architectural concepts like microsegmentation, identity and access management, least privilege, and defense-in-depth principles. This aligns strongly with knowledge of network security architecture concepts.
K0622	Knowledge	80%	The learning object discusses the role of encryption in protecting data at rest and in transit within a zero trust architecture. It touches on controls around data usage, storage and transmission.
K0332	Knowledge	70%	The content mentions using Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocols to secure communications, demonstrating some knowledge of network protocols. However, it does not go in-depth on TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS or directory services specifically.
K0227	Knowledge	60%	By discussing zero trust architectures, the learning object demonstrates high-level knowledge of a specific type of security-focused computer/network architecture. But it does not compare multiple types of architectures in detail.

Element ID

Type

Confidence

Evidence

K0001

Knowledge

90%

The learning object covers key concepts related to network security in zero trust architectures, including microsegmentation, encryption, and secure communications protocols like TLS. It demonstrates knowledge of core computer networking and network security concepts.

K0179

Knowledge

95%

The content goes in-depth on zero trust network architectures, covering key architectural concepts like microsegmentation, identity and access management, least privilege, and defense-in-depth principles. This aligns strongly with knowledge of network security architecture concepts.

K0622

Knowledge

80%

The learning object discusses the role of encryption in protecting data at rest and in transit within a zero trust architecture. It touches on controls around data usage, storage and transmission.

K0332

Knowledge

70%

The content mentions using Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocols to secure communications, demonstrating some knowledge of network protocols. However, it does not go in-depth on TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS or directory services specifically.

K0227

Knowledge

60%

By discussing zero trust architectures, the learning object demonstrates high-level knowledge of a specific type of security-focused computer/network architecture. But it does not compare multiple types of architectures in detail.

NICE Framework Analysis Report

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Analysis Summary

Improvement Suggestions

NICE Framework Mappings

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