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Unlike traditional security models that assume everything inside a network is safe, ZT assumes that threats can come from anywhere—inside or outside the network.
“It’s not a tool, and it’s not a one-time deal—[Zero Trust] is a concept that requires a careful implementation of policies, inte- gration and continuous monitoring that provides the highest level of protection for assets and data,” said Shah. “I think the biggest challenge is the cultural shift,” she continued. “Tere is some change required in the way we do business in cybersecurity.”
SEC’s core focus remains on implementing ZT into the warfighter’s practice while reducing the learning curve and improving cyber practices within the Army and DOD. In an increasingly hostile cyber environment, SEC will continue to prioritize ZT integration as it moves to bolster the Army’s overall cybersecurity posture.
AI AND ML ACTIVITIES Multi-agency collaboration will play a critical role in shaping cohesive ZT policies. SEC works closely with external stake- holders to ensure ZT efforts are aligned across different entities. Collaborations focus on shared information, best practices and insight into agency-tailored policies supporting a unified security posture; cooperation across organizations is essential.
Standardizing policy involves working with external stakehold- ers to establish consistent and effective ZT guidelines. Agencies must ensure that policies are complete and compliant with DOD standards . . . but they must also be practical. One critical focus is meeting the challenges of securing tactical systems, which often live in complex, demanding environments. By creating standard- ized policies, SEC’s goal is to simplify compliance and enhance the overall security framework, making it easier for teams to adopt and implement ZT practices.
SEC is currently aligning the DOD ZT model with RMF controls with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) activities to enhance security outcomes for future systems with those capabilities. Te alignments are critical because they ensure that ZT is fully incorporated into compliance processes related to AI/ML technologies that enable threat detection and automated responses. Bridging the gap between innovative
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security and traditional risk management empowers the DOD to stay ahead of evolving threats.
CONCLUSION Whether running a small business, working in a large corpo- ration or just worrying about personal cybersecurity, the ZT approach minimizes risks and enhances security. Te ZT frame- work is a vigilant security guard for the digital world—one that never sleeps, never assumes and always ensures protection. By embracing ZT, organizations can avoid cyber threats and ensure the security of their data, systems and people.
For more information about SEC ZT efforts, contact Farhat Shah at
farhat.shah4.civ@
army.mil.
KEVIN DEEGAN provides contract support to the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, as a strategic communications specialist. He holds a B.A. in journalism from Temple University and is certified as a Project Management Professional.
CONTRIBUTOR: FARHAT SHAH is the cybersecurity expert for the Department of Defense.
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