By the conclusion of the fiscal year 2024, federal agencies must implement a zero-trust security framework, necessitating a major change in how they currently handle cybersecurity. Agencies must take a "never trust, always verify" stance in place of a perimeter-based security strategy, which places faith in users and devices inside the network.
In order to accomplish this, it is necessary to retrain employees, invest in new technology and solutions, and thoroughly review and update current security procedures. Zero trust aims to lower the attack surface, prevent illegal access, identify and address risks faster, and, in the end, better safeguard the private information and assets that government agencies oversee.