Zero Trust: Passing Fad or Not?
Zero trust might not be a cure-all government security, but it’s important to understand how it works and the difference it can make.
Zero trust might not be a cure-all government security, but it’s important to understand how it works and the difference it can make.
Zero trust is a buzzword that’s gaining steam. But in simple terms, this model is enabling remote work and improving user experiences.
“A lot of people get confused about zero trust. It is to some extent a marketing term. Zero trust as a concept is relatively straightforward.”
At the crux of every cybersecurity strategy is an identity data management challenge: How much information does an agency need to verify the identity of an individual requesting access to network resources?
There is no “quick fix” to the government’s cyber challenges, but four recent initiatives could help chart a new course for improving the nation’s cybersecurity.
Many people have either seen too many headlines about attacks, or they still feel embarrassed about falling for last month’s phishing email.
As the distance that networks cover grows, so do the chances of a cybersecurity incident disrupting agencies’ resilience. Cloud-based identity and access management (IAM) can free agencies from this predicament.
Just as drivers have to contend with blind spots on the road, so do security practitioners and leaders defending their networks.
The large-scale move to remote work, combined with recent high-profile cybersecurity attacks have forced government agencies to rethink how they invest in and implement cybersecurity practices that are effective yet also user-friendly.
How can agencies and employees improve their cybersecurity knowledge in a more effective and fun way? Here are some great takeaways.