Establishing a zero-trust approach has its challenges. Security professionals need leadership buy-in, adequate budgets and a strategy aligned with maturity models. Done right, streamlined security increases overall resilience, improves compliance and reduces risk.

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.