GCG recommends that everyone takes a moment to checked out the Zero Trust Data Security Guide!
Zscaler | Fmr CISA - Zero Trust Director | CCIEx2, MS-IST, CISSP
??Incoming: The Federal Zero Trust Data Security Guide Fresh off the presses - In alignment with?M-22-09, the Federal CDO Council and Federal CISO Council gathered a cross-agency team of data and security specialists to develop a comprehensive data security guide for Federal agencies. Representatives from over 30 Federal agencies and departments worked together to produce the Federal Zero Trust Data Security Guide, which: ??Establishes the vision and core principles for ZT data security ??Details methods to locate, identify, and categorize data with clear, actionable criteria ??Enhances data protection through targeted security monitoring and control strategies ??Equips practitioners with adaptable best practices to align with their agency’s unique mission requirements Securing the data pillar in Zero Trust has been a challenging endeavor, but it’s foundational to a resilient cybersecurity posture. This guide lays out essential principles and a roadmap to embed security at the core of data management beyond traditional perimeters. Here are a few key takeaways: ???Core ZT Principles: Adopting a data-centric approach with strict access controls, data resiliency, and integration of privacy and compliance from day one. ???Data Inventory and Classification: It is crucial to understand the data landscape, and the guide provides insights into cataloging and labeling sensitive data for targeted protection. ???Managing Third-Party Risks: From privacy-preserving technologies to detailed vendor assessments, agencies can better secure shared data and protect it from supply chain threats. I had the privilege of attending a couple of these Working Group meetings before leaving CISA earlier this year, and I congratulate the group on this necessary release. This guide aligns closely with CISA's Zero Trust Maturity Model, providing agencies with a robust framework to secure federal data assets and advance a strong, data-centric ZT security model. #data #zerotust #cybersecurity #technology #informationsecurity #computersecurity?#datascience?#artificialintelligence?#digitaltransformation #bigdata?
