Zero Trust Implementation
Never trust, always verify - delivered as a program, not a marketing slogan
What this engagement covers
The service
Zero trust architecture program spanning identity, device, network, application, and data - with a concrete phased roadmap tied to measurable milestones.
What we test
Identity provider posture, device trust, network segmentation, application access policies, data classification, and service-to-service authentication - assessed against NIST SP 800-207.
Scoping & Assessment Depth
Black Box Assessment
Zero-KnowledgeSimulates an external adversary targeting Zero Trust Implementation with no internal credentials, source code, or architecture documentation. Assesses perimeter exposure, unauthenticated attack paths, and edge resilience.
Gray Box Assessment (Recommended)
CredentialedSimulates an authenticated user, tenant, or insider threat within Zero Trust Implementation. We evaluate role segregation, authorization boundaries, privilege escalation, and business logic flaws across user tiers.
White Box / Source-Assisted
Full-KnowledgeConducted with direct access to architecture schematics, configuration files, and API/code documentation. Eliminates blind spots and provides exhaustive coverage of security mechanisms governing Zero Trust Implementation.
Attack Surface & Vulnerability Vectors
Implicit trust in "internal" network
Rigorous testing and validation to uncover Implicit trust in "internal" network across your Zero Trust Implementation environment. We produce deterministic proof-of-concept exploits to verify exploitability without risking service stability.
VPN-only access to internal apps
Rigorous testing and validation to uncover VPN-only access to internal apps across your Zero Trust Implementation environment. We produce deterministic proof-of-concept exploits to verify exploitability without risking service stability.
No device posture enforcement
Rigorous testing and validation to uncover No device posture enforcement across your Zero Trust Implementation environment. We produce deterministic proof-of-concept exploits to verify exploitability without risking service stability.
Over-privileged service accounts
Rigorous testing and validation to uncover Over-privileged service accounts across your Zero Trust Implementation environment. We produce deterministic proof-of-concept exploits to verify exploitability without risking service stability.
Missing session-level re-auth
Rigorous testing and validation to uncover Missing session-level re-auth across your Zero Trust Implementation environment. We produce deterministic proof-of-concept exploits to verify exploitability without risking service stability.
Lack of application-layer policy
Rigorous testing and validation to uncover Lack of application-layer policy across your Zero Trust Implementation environment. We produce deterministic proof-of-concept exploits to verify exploitability without risking service stability.
How we run it
NIST 800-207-aligned maturity assessment, phased roadmap, and execution support across identity, device, and network workstreams.
Current-state maturity assessment
Rigorous technical execution, boundary verification, and manual exploitation testing targeting current-state maturity assessment across your zero trust implementation deployment.
Stakeholder interviews
Rigorous technical execution, boundary verification, and manual exploitation testing targeting stakeholder interviews across your zero trust implementation deployment.
Gap analysis against NIST 800-207
Rigorous technical execution, boundary verification, and manual exploitation testing targeting gap analysis against nist 800-207 across your zero trust implementation deployment.
Roadmap authoring and prioritization
Rigorous technical execution, boundary verification, and manual exploitation testing targeting roadmap authoring and prioritization across your zero trust implementation deployment.
Execution support and milestone validation
Rigorous technical execution, boundary verification, and manual exploitation testing targeting execution support and milestone validation across your zero trust implementation deployment.
What you receive
Findings land in your tracker as you go, not only in a PDF at the end. Retest is in scope, not a change order.
- Zero Trust maturity assessment (NIST 800-207)
- Phased 12-24 month roadmap
- Identity, device, network workstream plans
- Reference architecture documents
- Policy templates and IaC examples
- Quarterly progress review
What we usually find
The issues this engagement surfaces most often. Yours will differ, but this is the shape of it.
Who this is for
Auditor-Ready Compliance Crosswalk
| Framework | Control Section | Testing Evidence & Report Deliverable |
|---|---|---|
| CMMC 2.0 Level 2 / 3 | CA.L2-3.12.1, SC.L2-3.13.1 | Technical validation of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) protection, perimeter defense, and enclave isolation. |
| SOC 2 Type II | CC4.1, CC7.1, CC7.2 | Technical testing evidence validating system boundaries, access restrictions, and vulnerability identification controls. |
| ISO/IEC 27001:2022 | Control A.8.8 & A.8.20 | Management of technical vulnerabilities and network security verification through independent technical assessments. |
| NIST Cybersecurity Framework | PR.AC, DE.CM, RS.AN | Technical testing verifying access controls, anomaly detection efficacy, and incident response mitigation capabilities. |
Findings are mapped to NIST 800-207, CMMC, SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, so the report drops into an audit package rather than needing to be translated first. If you need the readiness work behind one of those, that is a separate engagement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers on scoping, methodology, compliance validation, and deliverables.
Our Zero Trust Implementation service combines deep manual testing with automated verification. We cover: Zero Trust maturity assessment (NIST 800-207), Phased 12-24 month roadmap, Identity, device, network workstream plans, Reference architecture documents, Policy templates and IaC examples. Every engagement includes reproducible proof-of-concept exploits, developer-ready remediation guidance, and a free retest.
Yes. Findings are directly mapped to NIST 800-207, CMMC, SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF control requirements. The resulting report is auditor-ready and formatted for immediate submission to SOC 2 CPAs, PCI QSAs, and enterprise vendor risk assessment teams.
Yes. Every Lorikeet Security engagement includes free retesting within 30 to 60 days to validate that your remediation patches successfully resolve the identified vulnerabilities before your final report is issued.
Typical active testing turnaround is 12-24 month program, with critical findings reported immediately via your Talon portal so your engineering team can begin remediation without waiting for the final PDF.
Pricing starts from $35,000 assessment + phased rollout. We scope the engagement in one call based on your environment's surface area, user roles, and complexity, providing a transparent, fixed-price quote with no hidden change orders.
Scope it in one call
Tell us what is in scope and we come back with a fixed price and a start date. No discovery-call maze, no hourly estimate that moves.
