Agency Networks Are at Risk — We Protect with Zero Trust

This article explains why zero trust has become critical for protecting federal networks against advanced cyber threats. It emphasizes the shift from implicit trust to continuous verification of users, devices, and applications to strengthen security across increasingly complex environments.

It highlights DISA’s Thunderdome initiative as a large-scale zero trust implementation designed to improve threat detection, secure hybrid environments, and enhance cyber readiness while reducing costs.

What this resource covers:

• Importance of zero trust in modern federal cybersecurity
• Moving from implicit trust to continuous verification
• Overview of DISA’s Thunderdome initiative
• Securing cloud, on-premises, and tactical environments
• Improving threat detection and response capabilities
• Enhancing cyber readiness while managing costs