As adversaries attack, Pentagon’s zero trust office shifts focus to protecting ‘operational technology’

As adversaries attack, Pentagon’s zero trust office shifts focus to protecting ‘operational technology’
As adversaries attack, Pentagon’s zero trust office shifts focus to protecting ‘operational technology’

“For OT and weapon systems, we are coming out with initial zero trust guidance. Why? Because the adversary is attacking,” Randy Resnick, director of the Pentagon’s Zero Trust Office, told Breaking Defense.

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Military services’ zero trust plans to go under the Pentagon’s microscope

Military services’ zero trust plans to go under the Pentagon’s microscope
Military services’ zero trust plans to go under the Pentagon’s microscope

The strategy for each service and other defense organizations is meant to align with the Pentagon’s aim of getting to “targeted” zero trust by 2027.

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DoD finding it ‘hard to orchestrate’ services on zero trust, holding monthly discussions: Resnick

DoD finding it ‘hard to orchestrate’ services on zero trust, holding monthly discussions: Resnick
DoD finding it ‘hard to orchestrate’ services on zero trust, holding monthly discussions: Resnick

The Pentagon has started doing weekly “huddles” and larger monthly meetings with the services and “communities of interest” in an effort to educate them on how to execute the department’s vision outlined in its zero trust strategy. 

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Zero Trust is the Pentagon’s new cyber buzzword. It might not have stopped the Discord leaks.

Zero Trust is the Pentagon’s new cyber buzzword. It might not have stopped the Discord leaks.
Zero Trust is the Pentagon’s new cyber buzzword. It might not have stopped the Discord leaks.

When it comes to zero trust, there’s “a lot of buzz” on things like secure facilities and networks, but not as much emphasis on “how do we watch and make sure it’s staying that way,” one expert said.

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