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Zero Trust
Security

Never trust, always verify. End-to-end zero trust architecture from identity to workload. Powered by our partnerships with Palo Alto Networks and Cisco.

Partner: Palo Alto Networks Partner: Cisco

Overview

Perimeters are gone.
Trust must be earned.

Remote workforces, cloud migration, and BYOD have dissolved the traditional network perimeter. Attackers who breach any single point can move laterally, accessing sensitive systems and data that legacy firewalls were never designed to protect.

Zero Trust eliminates implicit trust. Every user, device, and workload must continuously prove its identity and authorisation — regardless of location. As certified partners of both Palo Alto Networks and Cisco, we design and implement end-to-end Zero Trust architectures tailored to your environment.

What We Deliver

  • ✓ Zero Trust maturity assessment aligned to NIST 800-207 and CISA frameworks
  • ✓ Identity and access management with MFA, device trust, and conditional policies
  • ✓ Network micro-segmentation to contain breaches and limit lateral movement
  • ✓ Cloud workload protection and secure access for remote and hybrid teams

Partner Capabilities

Palo Alto Networks

Industry-leading network security and cloud-native protection.

Prisma Access

Cloud-delivered SASE for secure access from any location — combining ZTNA, SWG, and CASB in one service.

Prisma Cloud

Cloud-native application protection (CNAPP) for workload, identity, and data security across multi-cloud environments.

Next-Gen Firewalls

ML-powered firewalls enforcing zero trust segmentation at the network layer with inline threat prevention.

Cortex XSIAM

AI-driven security operations for automated threat detection, investigation, and response at machine speed.

Partner Capabilities

Cisco

Trusted identity, access and network security for the hybrid workforce.

Cisco Duo

Multi-factor authentication and device trust verification. Confirm user identity and device health before granting access.

Cisco Umbrella

Cloud-delivered DNS-layer security and secure web gateway — blocking threats before they reach your network.

Cisco ISE

Network access control and policy enforcement — manage who and what connects to your network with granular policies.

Secure Access

Unified SSE/SASE combining ZTNA, SWG, and CASB for consistent security across workplace, workload, and workforce.

Why Black Dot

Vendor-agnostic
by design.

Zero Trust isn't a product you buy — it's an architecture you build. Our vendor-agnostic expertise across both Palo Alto Networks and Cisco means you get the right combination of best-in-class solutions, not a one-vendor lock-in.

3 Pillars covered: workforce, workload, and workplace security
NIST Aligned to 800-207 and CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model frameworks
2 Industry-leading partners for best-of-breed architecture

Our Approach

1. Assess

Evaluate your current security posture, identify trust boundaries, and benchmark against zero trust maturity models.

2. Architect

Design a phased zero trust roadmap selecting the right mix of Palo Alto and Cisco technologies for your environment.

3. Deploy

Implement identity verification, micro-segmentation, and secure access controls across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid.

4. Verify

Continuously monitor, test, and refine policies to ensure zero trust principles are enforced as your organisation evolves.

Ready to eliminate implicit trust?

Let's assess your zero trust maturity and build a roadmap with Palo Alto Networks and Cisco.

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