Never trust, always verify is the mantra of the zero-trust approach to cybersecurity and protection against internal and external threats on any network, and strict verification is required for every user, device, and application attempting to access network resources. Organizations interested in implementing zero-trust architectures to mitigate network security risks should invest in zero trust research and team education and define methodology before implementing a zero-trust approach.
Sharing Zero Trust Emerging Technologies
Defining the methodology to implement a zero-trust approach is the mission of many technology research organizations. These agencies help businesses identify, discuss, and resolve emerging technology challenges collaboratively throughout the planning and business development phase.
One organization that provides a collaborative forum for government, academia, and industry is the Advanced Technology Academic Research Center (ATARC). “Emerging technologies develop so quickly that agencies must share knowledge, insight and expertise or risk falling behind,” according to ATARC’s site. Tom Suder, President of ATARC, shares that the mission of ATARC is to take federally funded research and bring the findings and recommendations to the community to provide solutions to emerging technology like zero trust. Suder says ATARC is a good place for vendors to get market research, “We are a safe place to access good technologies where, maybe all at once, you can do your market research.”
Three Zero Trust Resources to Build Your Cybersecurity Strategy
Security and risk management leaders can also plan the implementation of a company zero trust cybersecurity strategy by utilizing information from educational events, courses, and technology guides. The following resources explain emerging zero trust technology and key findings, security recommendations, and market analysis.
- ATARC Federal Zero Trust Summit March 13, 2024: For anyone interested in the latest advancements in zero trust emerging technologies and cybersecurity.
- Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Solutions Guide: Key findings, analysis, use cases, and vendors to help you establish a zero-trust strategy.
- Zero Trust Industry Report — Safeguarding the Hybrid Workforce With a Zero Trust Approach: Recommendations and benefits of a zero-trust architecture.
2024 ATARC Federal Zero Trust Summit
Anyone interested in the latest advancements in zero trust and cybersecurity solutions can attend ATARC’s Federal Zero Trust Summit on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C. The event includes a panel of cybersecurity and US government experts, who will highlight how zero trust principles can be augmented by comprehensive visibility and advanced analytics. By monitoring user behaviors, network traffic, and device activities, federal agencies and others can gain real-time insights into potential threats, and swiftly detect anomalies and unauthorized activities. Registration and event details are available online at ATARC.
Sources: ATARC