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This CASP+ guide summarizes high-yield identity/security architecture thinking: Zero Trust, least privilege, and segmentation — often tested as best-next-step decisions.

Fast mental model: verify explicitly, use least privilege, assume breach, and continuously validate trust signals.

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  • Zero Trust principles: verify explicitly, least privilege, assume breach
  • Identity as the new perimeter: strong auth + continuous evaluation (high-level)
  • Segmentation: reduce blast radius; isolate critical assets
  • Access control: RBAC/ABAC concepts (high-level), privileged access minimization
  • Common scenario trap: trusting the internal network by default

Topics & Skills Covered

  • Zero Trust principles: verify explicitly, least privilege, assume breach
  • Identity as the new perimeter: strong auth + continuous evaluation (high-level)
  • Segmentation: reduce blast radius; isolate critical assets
  • Access control: RBAC/ABAC concepts (high-level), privileged access minimization
  • Common scenario trap: trusting the internal network by default

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What’s the simplest Zero Trust definition for exam answers?

Never trust by default; verify every access request and continuously apply least privilege.

Why is segmentation mentioned so often?

It limits blast radius and reduces lateral movement impact.

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