Soap Box: Zero Trust(ish) Networks
Summary
This episode explores how AI-driven threats are accelerating exploit cycles, driving urgent demand for Knock Knock’s attack surface reduction technology. The hosts discuss the limitations of rigid Zero Trust ideologies, advocating instead for a pragmatic "Zero Trust-ish" approach that secures high-risk assets in legacy environments. They highlight Knock Knock’s versatility in hiding exposed systems, from edge firewalls to internal Windows servers, across diverse industries.
Topics discussed
Introduction to Knock Knock and its SSO-firewall integration
Drivers of growth: AI accelerating exploit development
The shrinking zero-day clock and patching limitations
Securing primary apps vs. hiding legacy systems
Zero Trust as a philosophy, not a rigid architecture
ZTNA implementation challenges and unintended side effects
Zero Trust-ish: Applying principles to riskiest assets
Windows agent for internal RDP and firewall control
Diverse customer base and varied use cases
Product simplicity driving rapid adoption and expansion
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