Welcome to the 2025 Zero Trust Workshop!

During this opening keynote, travel through a step-by-step guide to understanding and implementing each pillar of the Zero Trust model. Identify best practices for identity verification, device compliance, network segmentation, application security, and continuous data monitoring.

As agencies continue to push forward with Zero Trust, evolving threats, an Administration change, and policy mandates are introducing new complexities—AI’s dual role in cybersecurity, the rapid shift in compliance requirements through executive orders, and the security impact of everyone returning to the office. However, the key to managing risk and maintaining compliance lies in reinforcing foundational security practices. This session explores how agencies can align Zero Trust principles with core security controls like asset visibility, identity management, and protective DNS to create a resilient, policy-driven security framework.

Zero Trust requires continuous monitoring, real-time threat detection, and adaptive defenses to stay ahead of emerging threats. Explore how to implement continuous monitoring tools to detect anomalies and respond to threats before they escalate.

In today’s complex cyber landscape, federal agencies must adopt a zero-trust architecture (ZTA) to protect sensitive data. Unlike traditional perimeter defenses, ZTA assumes all networks and users are potentially compromised, requiring continuous verification and strict access controls. Richard Breakiron, Senior Director at Commvault, emphasizes the importance of integrating security into every aspect of the network from the start. ZTA minimizes the attack surface and enhances threat detection and response, aligning with the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Cybersecurity Framework. Despite the White House’s September 2024 deadline, most federal agencies are targeting fiscal 2027. Agencies must leverage AI, automation, and advanced strategies to fortify their zero-trust frameworks and ensure long-term security.

During this session, focus on the mutually reinforcing concepts of zero trust and risk management, and learn how the two can work in tandem.

A conversation around crossing the CAASM to Zero Trust. This session will focus on how Axonius positions itself for Zero Trust, emphasizing the role of asset visibility. It will outline what asset visibility is and define what assets are.

Identity is at the center of the Zero Trust model. During this session, examine how public sector organizations can implement multi-factor authentication (MFA), identity governance, and least-privilege access to secure their systems.

Listen in as public sector leaders who have successfully navigated legacy systems, budget constraints, organizational silos, and other challenges during Zero Trust implementation to share their lessons learned, solutions, and best practices.

Thank you for attending the 2025 Zero Trust Workshop!