Zero Trust

Zero Trust Architecture Lab Overview This hands-on lab will help you implement a small-scale Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) using open-source tools. You’ll simulate secure access control, segmentation, and monitoring between multiple internal services. Lab Instructions 1. Lab Setup: Tools and Environment You will need: pfSense (in a VM or installed on Proxmox/VirtualBox) Docker and Docker Compose OpenVPN or WireGuard for identity-based remote access Optional: Suricata or Snort for traffic monitoring Network Design: Segment A: Trusted Users (e.g., Admin Workstation) Segment B: Internal Web App (Docker container) Segment C: Sensitive Service (Database container) All traffic flows controlled via pfSense firewall rules 2. Build the Network Segments in Docker Create an isolated Docker network and simulate services: ...

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