Embedding Trust at Every Layer: The AEITS Approach to Zero Trust Security

In today’s digital landscape, safeguarding critical assets demands a holistic approach that embeds security into every layer of an organization.

Zero Trust does just that. Rather than relying on outdated “castle and moat” defenses, ZT   is a threat defense system within a system. It positions visibility and information technology mechanisms throughout the architecture to secure, manage and monitor every device, user, application and network transaction with the enterprise network. It ensures continuous verification, thwarting malicious actors and minimizing the risk of data breaches.

Because of its far-reaching scope, organizations implementing ZT may undergo a large culture shift. They should be prepared to review and possibly rework policy and governance, or even develop it anew.  Staff will need to be trained. Restructuring may be called for. Perseverance is a given.

To put it bluntly, ZT isn’t a destination, it’s an evolving commitment. Successfully implementing ZT means:

• Enlisting support from all levels of the organization, from executive leadership to engineers and implementers
• Pulling together a center of excellence and/or a collaborative team
• Ensuring open planning
• Including people with a grand strategic vision, along with deeply technical staff

Advantage Engineering & IT Solutions is well positioned to help your organization through the cultural and technical transformations ZT demands.

Our services include in-depth assessments, gap analyses, strategic road map development and tailored training and executive mentoring programs. We have deep-rooted experience supporting ZT at the U.S. National Security Agency, the Defense Department, federal agencies and financial institutions. We provided substantive input into the NSA Cybersecurity Information Sheet, “Embracing a Zero Trust Security Model.” In our work with the DOD, we’ve contributed to the development of the department’s ZT reference architecture, ZT strategy, functional assessment process and readiness tools.

With our deep subject matter expertise and operational edge, AEITS is your partner for building trusted systems in an untrusted world.