The imperative to adopt Zero-Trust Architecture (ZTA) has had a significant impact on the key investments and focal points of federal Chief Information Officers (CIOs). Although many agencies embarked on this journey several years ago, the push for zero-trust strategies has gained momentum following the guidance and directives outlined in Presidential Executive Order 14028 and OMB Directive M22-09. Nevertheless, as agencies follow executive directives for full implementation by the conclusion of fiscal year 2024, the process of planning and investing in the appropriate technology for the ZTA journey can present challenges, with potential complexity and time-consuming aspects.