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Enterprise Security Magazine | Monday, January 03, 2022
“Network traffic is substantial, necessitating agile and flexible solutions capable of identifying and verifying traffic from any source.”
Fremont, CA: With good reason, zero-trust cybersecurity is on the rise. Organisations gain better control over visibility and access across their networks by implementing a trust, but verify policy, lowering total risk.
The federal government is trying to implement security best practices that have proven effective in other sectors, such as the shift to zero-trust architecture, as part of its move toward security modernisation. But, in practice, what does this entail, and what can federal agencies expect from zero-trust frameworks in 2022?
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Zero Trust May Result in a Significant Increase in Security Effectiveness
What exactly does “zero trust” in the federal government imply? The idea is simple: any traffic on a network, internal or external, is considered untrustworthy unless it is confirmed and users are authenticated. According to one report, if appropriately implemented, zero trust is anticipated to increase security efficacy by more than 144 percent. As a result, network traffic is substantial, necessitating agile and flexible solutions capable of identifying and verifying traffic from any source. It also necessitates the implementation of technologies that enable government IT teams to detect issue areas and take appropriate action swiftly.
Embracing the benefits of zero trust does not come by accident. Some factors are used to guarantee that agencies are on the right track:
Tactical Implementation: When it comes to zero trust, we need to grasp what it is and what it isn't, how the model should be implemented and a candid assessment of an agency's or department's development in the zero-trust attitude. With this knowledge, organisations can devise a tactical approach to zero-trust deployment by focusing on high-risk access points or services.
Services at the Edge: 5G computing, analytics at the edge, and AI at the edge will take centre stage. This opens the door for solutions that support more significant zero-trust projects, such as secure access service edge initiatives, which offer government agencies the visibility and agility needed to handle possible security concerns.
Citizens and workers now expect federal frameworks to be responsive and accessible in the same way for consumer-facing services. However, with improved usability comes increased security risk. Zero-trust solutions that enable authorities to protect critical data actively will be critical.
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