Zero Trust
Zero trust is a framework built on the principle of “never trust, always verify,” which is critical for agencies handling sensitive information and operating in complex threat environments. It requires verification for every user, device and application attempting to access resources, regardless of location. This approach assumes that breaches are inevitable and focuses on minimizing the “blast radius” of an attack by limiting lateral movement and enforcing granular access control. For government and defense entities, zero-trust architectures enhance security posture by protecting against insider threats and adversarial external attacks. By implementing it, agencies can better safeguard critical data, systems, and infrastructure, ensuring mission continuity and national security.
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Pentagon: Data Management, Workforce Growth Key to Winning Future Conflicts
Reducing technical debt, ensuring zero trust cybersecurity across all connected systems, and developing a strong data foundation will be critical for winning future conflicts.
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DOD is Protecting 5G Networks with Emerging Security Techniques
Brian Kelley explains how he’s leveraging new models to secure 5G networks.
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VA Promotes Lynette Sherrill as Permanent CISO
Sherrill steps in as VA's security chief to lead a new cybersecurity approach.
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Agencies See Improvements in Workflow and Time Efficiencies with AI, RPA
SEC, USPTO and GAO use automation to maximize operations by reducing repeated tasks and optimize workflows.
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Defense Security Chief Teases 5-Year Zero Trust Strategy
Key tools within the strategy include software bills of materials and data analytics.
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VA CIO Emphasizes Role of Automation, Cybersecurity in Tech Strategy
Kurt DelBene said the agency plans to increase its spending for cybersecurity.
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Army Ramps Up Cloud Modernization Ahead of Unified Network
The service's upcoming efforts are honing in on advanced data management and analysis to expedite decision-making and joint operations.
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Why a Common Language is Key to Zero Trust
Both NASA and FDIC say government needs to facilitate common language for communication that results in action.
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Zero Trust Adoption Requires a Culture Shift, Cyber Leaders Say
Leaders are focused on changing mindsets instead of buying specific tools for zero trust.
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VA Eyes Emerging Technology in Zero Trust Goals
The agency is looking to keep pace with the rate of technical change as a foundation of its enterprise cybersecurity strategy.
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The Future of Identity Management is Continuous Verification, HHS OIG Says
Automation is a key driver for sustainable identity management and zero trust.
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DISA Extends Thunderdome Zero Trust Prototype for Classified Network
The six-month extension will allow DISA to develop a SIPRNet-specific zero trust solution for JADC2.
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