Zero trust with Chase Cunningham

LimaCharlie

Dec 11, 2025

Join us for this week's Defender Fridays as we explore Zero Trust architecture and implementation with Dr. Chase Cunningham, Chief Security Officer at Demo-Force. At Defender Fridays, we delve into the dynamic world of information security, exploring its defensive side with seasoned professionals from across the industry. Our aim is simple yet ambitious: to foster a collaborative space where ideas flow freely, experiences are shared, and knowledge expands.

In this episode, Dr. Chase Cunningham shares insights on Zero Trust principles, cutting through the marketing hype to discuss what actually works in practice and how organizations can realistically implement Zero Trust architecture.

Key Topics:

The evolution of Zero Trust from concept to widespread adoption
Why trust relationships are the root cause of compromise
Practical strategies for implementing Zero Trust without overwhelming resources
The role of policy engines and machine learning in modern Zero Trust architecture
Moving beyond perimeter-based security to architectural resilience

About Our Guest
Dr. Chase Cunningham is Chief Security Officer at Demo-Force and a recognized authority on Zero Trust architecture. He created the influential Zero Trust Extended (ZTX) Framework at Forrester Research, accelerating global adoption of Zero Trust principles across industries and governments worldwide. A retired Navy cryptologist with experience at NSA, Chase has consulted with governments and enterprises internationally on Zero Trust implementation.

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