In a zero-trust environment, the focus is on preventing entry to a network. You don’t get in unless the network recognizes you. But flip the script: The system needs to know who you are — how do you prove that you are you? Here's how identity verification works from the user’s perspective.

Federal agencies face an array of sophisticated cybersecurity threats, but a strong monitoring and detection plan can help mitigate the risks. CDW provides a wealth of resources to help agencies reinforce their networks and respond to cybersecurity incidents.

Nothing is trusted inside or outside the network. Entry requires strict access controls, user authentication and continuous monitoring of networks and systems, among many elements. Users and devices that request access to resources are continually authenticated.