Zero Trust: Trust Is Not a Control
Description
Today’s threats aren’t waiting at the firewall, they’re already inside. The old perimeter mindset doesn’t hold up in a world of cloud, mobile, and remote work.
Join Ralph Johnson, Chief Information Security Officer at WaTech, for a straight-talking, practical session on Zero Trust—not the sequel to a spy thriller, but a mindset that might save your organization.
In this one-hour session, you’ll learn:
- Why identity is now your first line of defense
- How to define “protect surfaces” and stop trying to secure everything at once
- What success looks like—and how to get there without burning out your team
“Zero Trust isn’t about locking everything down. It’s about letting the right people in—safely, securely, and confidently.”
Speakers
Ralph Johnson
Chief Information Security Officer
WaTech
Ralph Johnson oversees the Office of Cybersecurity and its team of cybersecurity experts who detect, block, and respond to cyber threats. The office also works to prevent and mitigate future risks through proactive steps to continually strengthen the state’s security posture.
Since 2005, Ralph has held several positions as CISO. He supported the Los Angeles Times and the San Diego Union-Tribune through his position as CISO of NantMedia Holdings LLC. He also has served as CISO of Los Angeles, CA and King counties. In King County, he held a dual role as King County’s Privacy Officer. His breadth of knowledge as a Holistic Information Security Practitioner (HISP) and with more than 28 years of experience in Information Technology provides a foundation of excellence in managing risk.