Expanded partnership will deliver proven, scalable zero trust solutions across all mission environments
FALLS CHURCH, Va. – General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), announced today that it has expanded its partnership with AppGate through a strategic collaboration agreement to deliver advanced zero trust solutions and strengthen cyber resilience across the federal government.
Zero trust is a cybersecurity approach that assumes networks and systems are already compromised, requiring continuous monitoring and verification of every user, AI agent, device and data resource as they move through applications and the network. As AI fundamentally changes the speed, scale and complexity of cyber threats across traditional IT networks and Operational Technology (OT) systems, strengthening defenses with robust zero trust capabilities is a major concern for government organizations. The Department of War is prioritizing the implementation of proven zero trust solutions to protect sensitive data, assets and services. Additionally, many civilian and health agencies are strengthening their security postures to defend against increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks.
Through this partnership, GDIT will combine its cyber and technology expertise with AppGate’s zero trust capabilities, enabling agencies and their mission partners to connect and share information securely across multiple systems in any environment. GDIT will integrate AppGate’s offerings into its flexible, scalable and cost-effective Everest zero trust solutions that can be deployed quickly to support enterprise, inter-agency and tactical edge missions. The collaboration focuses on four priority areas:
- Secure Interagency Information Sharing – enabling fast, controlled access for multiple agencies across diverse and distributed environments.
- Tactical and Edge Operations – supporting secure data sharing and collaboration in contested, remote environments with limited to no connectivity.
- Protection for Operational Technology – fortifying defenses for critical national security infrastructure and industrial control systems.
- AI‑Enabled Zero Trust – applying AI to process cyber data, respond to threats faster and accelerate decisions during dynamic mission operations.
“Federal agencies need cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions that are flexible, dependable and built for the environments where missions happen,” said Ben Gianni, GDIT senior vice president and chief technology officer. “By teaming with AppGate to accelerate zero trust implementation, we’re giving agencies a stronger way to protect vital information and work more securely with their mission partners.”
GDIT already implements AppGate technology across several major national security missions, including the first and only zero trust solution to successfully complete a government “red team” cyber assessment of an upgraded IT system.
"Warfighters and federal agencies operate at scale in the most demanding environments in the world," said Leo Taddeo, CEO of AppGate. "Our partnership with GDIT reflects a shared commitment to protecting the missions that can't fail. From enterprise IT and operational technology to the tactical edge, AppGate Zero Trust Network Access delivers the speed and security those missions demand."
The strategic collaboration agreement also aligns with the company’s Vision, Acceleration and Innovation (VIA) strategy, which emphasizes deepening relationships with commercial technology companies to advance innovation for government agencies.
GDIT is a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), a global aerospace and defense company that offers a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 120,000 people worldwide and generated $52.6 billion in revenue in 2025. More information about General Dynamics Information Technology is available at www.gdit.com. More information about General Dynamics is available at www.gd.com.
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