Cisco Zero Trust Architecture – Well‑Architected Cloud Security Consultancy Services Work Package

1. Executive Summary

This work package provides organisations with expert guidance to design, assess, and implement a Cisco Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) aligned to:

• Cisco Zero Trust Model (Workforce, Workload, Workplace)

• Cisco SecureX / Cisco XDR

• Cisco Duo, ISE, Umbrella, Secure Firewall, Secure Endpoint

• Cisco Multicloud Defense

• Cisco Validated Designs (CVDs)

• NIST SP 800‑207 Zero Trust Architecture

The service ensures hybrid and multicloud environments are identity‑centric, continuously verified, least‑privilege enforced, and threat‑resilient, enabling organisations to modernise securely across AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, Alibaba Cloud, and on‑prem Cisco estates.

2. Objectives and Outcomes

Primary Objectives

• Assess the organisation’s environment against Cisco Zero Trust principles.

• Develop a Cisco Zero Trust Cloud Security Reference Architecture.

• Strengthen identity, network, workload, data, and operational security.

• Improve monitoring, detection, and automated response capabilities.

• Establish governance, policies, and continuous assurance processes.

Expected Outcomes

• Cisco Zero Trust Maturity Assessment & Remediation Roadmap.

• Zero Trust‑aligned Cloud Security Reference Architecture blueprint.

• Hardened identity, network, data, and workload controls.

• Updated governance, policies, and operational processes.

• A multi‑phase Zero Trust transformation roadmap.

3. Scope of Services (Aligned to Cisco Zero Trust Pillars)

Cisco Zero Trust is built on three core pillars:
Workforce, Workplace, and Workload.
Your work package aligns to each pillar.

3.1 Zero Trust Workforce (Identity & Access Security)

Activities

• Duo MFA, Passwordless, SSO, and adaptive authentication.

• Identity governance and lifecycle management.

• Privileged Access Management (PAM) integration.

• Zero Trust identity policies (continuous verification).

• ISE‑based posture assessment and device trust.

Deliverables

• Zero Trust Workforce Architecture

• Identity & Access Hardening Pack

• Duo + ISE Policy Blueprint

3.2 Zero Trust Workplace (Network & Access Security)

Activities

• Zero Trust network segmentation using ISE + TrustSec + SGTs.

• Secure campus, branch, and remote access architecture.

• SD‑WAN security integration (Cisco SD‑WAN / Meraki).

• Cloud‑edge security using Cisco Umbrella SIG.

• Firewall architecture using Cisco Secure Firewall (FTD/ASA).

Deliverables

• Zero Trust Workplace Segmentation Design

• Network Security Architecture Pack

• Firewall & Umbrella Configuration Blueprint

3.3 Zero Trust Workload (Cloud & Application Security)

Activities

• Multicloud network security using Cisco Multicloud Defense.

• Cloud workload protection across AWS, Azure, GCP.

• Micro‑segmentation and east‑west inspection.

• API security and workload identity governance.

• Container and Kubernetes security (Cisco Secure Cloud Native).

Deliverables

• Zero Trust Workload Architecture Blueprint

• Cloud Firewall & Segmentation Pack

• API & Workload Trust Architecture

4. Cross‑Cutting Zero Trust Capabilities

4.1 Data Security & Privacy

Activities

• Data classification and sensitivity‑based access.

• Encryption, tokenisation, and key management.

• DLP and insider threat controls (Umbrella + Secure Endpoint).

• Data governance across cloud and on‑prem.

Deliverables

• Data Protection & Governance Framework

• Encryption & Key Management Design

• DLP & Insider Risk Controls Pack

4.2 Monitoring, Detection & Response (Cisco XDR + SecureX)

Activities

• SIEM/SOAR/XDR integration using Cisco SecureX & Cisco XDR.

• Endpoint detection using Cisco Secure Endpoint.

• Network detection using Secure Network Analytics (Stealthwatch).

• Automated remediation using SecureX orchestration.

• Incident response playbooks.

Deliverables

• Monitoring & Telemetry Strategy

• Detection Engineering Use Case Library

• Zero Trust Incident Response Playbook Pack

4.3 Governance, Risk & Compliance

Activities

• Zero Trust governance model and operating model.

• Policy development and harmonisation.

• Compliance mapping (ISO, NIST, CIS, PCI, HIPAA, MLPS).

• Cloud risk assessment and threat modelling.

Deliverables

• Zero Trust Governance Framework

• Policy & Standards Pack

• Security Baseline & Compliance Mapping

4.4 Resilience, Reliability & Business Continuity

Activities

• Multi‑region and multicloud resilience patterns.

• Backup, disaster recovery, and failover design.

• ThousandEyes digital experience monitoring.

• Post‑incident review and continuous improvement.

Deliverables

• Resilience & Continuity Framework

• Multicloud Resilience Architecture

• Continuous Improvement Model

5. Cisco Zero Trust Well‑Architected Cloud Security Reference Architecture

Identity Security (Workforce)

• Duo MFA, Passwordless, SSO

• ISE NAC, posture, segmentation

• Continuous identity verification

Network Security (Workplace)

• SD‑WAN, Umbrella SIG

• Secure Firewall, TrustSec, SGTs

• Zero Trust segmentation

Cloud Security (Workload)

• Cisco Multicloud Defense

• Cloud firewalling & segmentation

• Workload identity & API security

Data Security

• Classification, encryption, tokenisation

• DLP & insider risk controls

• Secure data access governance

Operations & Monitoring

• Cisco XDR, SecureX

• Secure Endpoint, Stealthwatch

• Automated remediation

6. Deliverables

Core Deliverables

• Cisco Zero Trust Maturity Assessment Report

• Zero Trust Cloud Security Reference Architecture Blueprint

• Identity, Network & Data Hardening Packs

• Monitoring, Detection & Automation Design Pack

• Governance & Operating Model Framework

• Executive Summary & Board‑Level Presentation

Optional Deliverables

• Cisco Zero Trust Landing Zone

• Secure DevOps / DevSecOps Integration Guide

• Continuous Cisco Zero Trust Monitoring Service

• Multicloud Security Architecture

• Compliance Accelerator (ISO, NIST, CIS, PCI, HIPAA)

7. Engagement Model

Delivery Phases

1. Initiation & Discovery

2. Cisco Zero Trust Architecture Review

3. Architecture & Policy Design

4. Identity, Network & Data Hardening

5. Monitoring & Automation Integration

6. Governance & Capability Uplift

7. Optional: Continuous Zero Trust Security Assurance

8. Team Roles

• Lead Cisco Zero Trust Architect

• Identity & Access Specialist

• Cloud Network Engineer

• DevSecOps & Workload Security Specialist

• Governance & Compliance Analyst

• Detection Engineering Specialist

• Project Manager

9. Pricing Model

• Fixed‑price for assessment, architecture, and governance phases.

• Time & materials for engineering and integration.

• Subscription/retainer for continuous Zero Trust security assurance.

10. Risks & Mitigations

• Identity sprawl → Duo + ISE governance.

• Cloud misconfigurations → Multicloud Defense + IaC.

• Network complexity → SD‑WAN + TrustSec simplification.

• Operational resistance → training & clear operating models.

• Tool sprawl → consolidation into Cisco SecureX fabric.