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Who Are You?

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Network Security

Who Are You?

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.

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Create a Resilient Network

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Create a Resilient Network

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.

Zero Trust

What Does Zero-Trust Security Mean for You?

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Zero Trust

What Does Zero-Trust Security Mean for You?

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. 

The federal government faces a wide range of cybersecurity threats, from insider threats to phishing attacks and sophisticated campaigns from nation-state actors. However, agencies also employ a powerful array of security solutions to keep government users and citizens’ data safe. Follow our coverage of federal cybersecurity efforts here for the latest on agencies’ IT security efforts.

How Does Zero-Trust Security Work?

There’s more than one way to build zero-trust architecture; these screening components are among the most common.
The Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program helps agencies monitor network vulnerabilities and lets DHS see possible threats. Learn about CDM >
Security information and event management tools can help agencies aggregate expanding data for real-time analysis. What is SIEM? >
Logs keep track of user behavior; trust algorithms analyze that behavior for abnormalities. Learn more >
Proving identity becomes even more important as federal employees work remotely. Gain access >

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