Implementing Identity Verification for Zero Trust Prerequisites - Understanding of zero trust principles (NIST SP 800-207) - Familiarity with identity providers (Azure AD, Okta, Ping Identity) - Knowledge of authentication protocols (SAML 2.0, OIDC, FIDO2) - Understanding of MFA and passwordless authentication Overview Identity is the foundational pillar of zero trust architecture. NIST SP 800-207 mandates that all resource authentication and authorization are dynamic and strictly enforced before access is allowed. Identity verification in zero trust goes beyond traditional username/password…