The Power of Zero Trust
More than ever, our national security depends on our adopting the most capable and advanced cybersecurity measures. Our adversaries are continually targeting our defense networks, overwhelming traditional security models. That’s why it’s critical to adopt a Zero Trust framework, a transformative shift in cybersecurity.
So, what’s Zero Trust?
Zero Trust is a cybersecurity framework. At its core, it operates on a simple principle: “Never Trust, Always Verify.” As such, it treats every access request as potentially hostile, providing users with the rigorous security framework needed to safeguard data, networks, and users from potential breaches. In our defense landscape, the ZT approach is crucial for protecting our national security interests.
Government Approved
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has recently underscored the importance of Zero Trust (ZT) by releasing a dedicated Zero Trust (ZT) Strategy, with plans to roll out specific capabilities and activities by 2027. This commitment validates the urgency and significance of adopting Zero Trust.
DTECH and Zero Trust
In full recognition of the value of ZT, we’ve begun implementing the ZT architectural approach in tactical environments, ensuring that every access request associated with our solutions is treated as untrusted. This is an important safeguard, assuring military personnel that every digital touchpoint remains secure.
Our approach is directly rooted in the five major tenets of Zero Trust Exchange:
- Apply Unified Analytics: Utilize unified analytics for Data, Applications, Assets, Services (DAAS), incorporating behavioristics, and logging each transaction.
- Presume Breach: Operate with the understanding that there are continuous cybersecurity threats against DOD networks. Actively defend resources with the assumption that an adversary might already be within the environment, enhancing scrutiny of access and authorization decisions.
- Never Trust, Always Verify: Deny access by default. Every device, user, application, and data flow is authenticated and explicitly authorized using dynamic cybersecurity policies, least privilege, and multiple attributes.
- Scrutinize Explicitly: Ensure all resources are accessed securely, using both dynamic and static attributes to derive confidence levels for contextual access. Access conditions can dynamically change based on actions and the resulting confidence levels.
- Assume a Hostile Environment: Recognize the presence of malicious entities both inside and outside the network. Treat all users, devices, and networks as untrusted.
The ZSCALER Partnership
In furtherance of our commitment to ZT, we’ve begun a strategic partnership with ZSCALER, a global, cloud-based information security company that specializes in secure internet access and threat protection. Working with ZSCALER, we're integrating our DTECH M3-SE with the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange, developing cloud- and mobility-optimized ZT capabilities. Additionally, we put our solutions through rigorous testing, ensuring that they can withstand the most stringent security demands. This is not hopeful rhetoric, either. It’s a proven reality. We've successfully showcased a joint DTECH/ZSCALER solution to our military customers, demonstrating the effectiveness of our solutions in field conditions.
Looking Ahead
Our partnership with ZSCALER reflects our commitment to engage a carefully vetted partner ecosystem to deliver unparalleled Zero Trust solutions. This ensures that our customers receive the most secure hardware and software combinations, fostering a comprehensive Zero Trust environment.
To be sure, though, our Zero Trust commitment is just beginning. As security threats evolve, we remain steadfast in our commitment to stay ahead of the curve by adopting the most advanced technologies that help safeguard networks, data, and DTECH users.
