Zero Trust has gone from being a buzzword to dominating critical security discussions in both the public and private sectors in recent years. In government, it has been highlighted as a top priority to move from concept to reality, especially with his September 2024 legal reforms. deadline The arrival of private institutions is imminent.
Directives and policies issued by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the National Security Agency, and the Office of Management and Budget urgently require us to work with partners to adopt Zero Trust principles. It cannot be overemphasized that it is. says a new report.
Report, “Navigating a resilient cyber future for government” emphasizes that it is more important than ever for government agencies to adopt comprehensive solutions to protect against the evolving threat landscape while protecting critical assets and sensitive information.
At the same time, Peter Lomnes, principal of cybersecurity at Cisco, explains why governments can work with strategic partners, no matter where they are in their zero trust journey, regardless of the security solutions agencies already have in place. I am claiming that it is important. − Leverage existing investments and comply with federal Zero Trust standards without necessarily requiring a complete system overhaul.
These partnerships provide government agencies with access to a diverse ecosystem of security tools, technology, and expertise, ensuring a more comprehensive and pragmatic approach to cybersecurity.
The report also highlights agencies accelerating efforts to meet federal Zero Trust mandates, including efforts at the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Education, and Office of Personnel Management. The lesson from these and other institutions is that “zero trust is not a one-size-fits-all process,” the report said.
This report also details the capabilities of threat intelligence platforms available to government agencies, such as Cisco Talos. Talos provides a comprehensive overview of network activity by integrating telemetry data from customer networks and various third-party tools. Additionally, it has an automatic response mechanism that speeds up and simplifies the mitigation process. In this way, potential attacks can be identified, prioritized, and remediated before they have a major impact.
The platform’s ability to provide a comprehensive and more holistic view of activity on government networks, combined with devices operating at the edge of those networks, helps agencies navigate the changing landscape of cybersecurity. will be able to do so, the report says.
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