It’s Time to Move From Compliance in Zero Trust to Mission-Enabling Capabilities

Federal agencies have made strong progress in meeting zero trust security mandates, government officials say.

While the push to meet zero trust mandates can prompt a check-the-box approach focused primarily on compliance, agencies are recognizing the broader mission benefits that come from a more dynamic approach, according to technology experts. Zero trust can enable agencies to share data across organizations, automatically adjust access based on real-time conditions, and adapt cybersecurity approaches to changing missions and operating environments – from the data center to the edge.