Adopting Zero Trust Strategies to Strengthen Cybersecurity

In this episode of Public Sector Podcast, Jennifer Franks, director Center for Enhanced Cybersecurity, GAO representing the Government Accountability Office (GAO), discusses the importance of zero trust architecture (ZTA) in cybersecurity, and the importance and need to understand data sources and connections, secure hybrid environments, and focus on identity and access management. She highlights the GAO's role in addressing cybersecurity challenges, including oversight, securing federal systems, and protecting privacy. Jennifer shares her recommendation of  phased approach to adopting ZTA, starting with high-risk, high-performing systems, and stressed the importance of continuous security awareness training and evolving cybersecurity strategies to address new threats.