A Rick the Toolman episode on the current state of Software Defined Perimeter (SDP).

Software Defined Perimeter (SDP): A Rick the Toolman episode.

Show Notes

Zero trust is a cybersecurity first principle strategy. Key to deploying a robust program is the Identity and Access Management tactic (IAM). The old perimeter defense model, designed in the 1990s, where network architects allowed good guys (and bad guys) through the perimeter to validate IAM policy seems ridiculous in hindsight. The new model, Software Defined Perimeter (SDP), is not as well known but is probably a better design. In this episode, Rick Howard discusses the history and current state.

For a complete reading list and even more information, check out Rick’s more detailed essay on the topic.

HOST(S):

Rick Howard is the CSO of N2K and the Chief Analyst, and Senior Fellow at the N2K Cyber, formerly CyberWire. His past lives include CSO at Palo Alto Networks, CISO at TASC, the GM at Verisign/iDefense, the Counterpane SOC Director, and the Commander of the Army's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT). Rick served 25 years in the Army, taught computer science at West Point, edited two books and just published his own book, "Cybersecurity First Principles: A Reboot of Strategy and Tactics" and he is regularly joined at the N2K Cyber's Hash Table by a collection of industry experts.

Schedule: Mondays (in season)

Credits: Edited by John Petrik and executive produced by Peter Kilpe. Our theme song is by Blue Dot Sessions, remixed by the insanely talented Elliott Peltzman, who also does the show's mixing, sound, and original score

Creator: CyberWire, Inc.