What is Zero Trust?
Zero Trust is a modern approach to cybersecurity that assumes no user, device, or system should be trusted by default. Instead, everything must be verified before access is granted. Zero Trust helps protect state systems, supports remote work, and aligns with our enterprise IT goals.
WaTech’s new Zero Trust white paper explains why this approach matters, how it can be applied across state agencies, and what steps are needed to begin or advance your journey towards Zero Trust.
Download the white paper (PDF)
- Why Zero Trust is essential for today’s threats.
- How it supports remote work and cloud use.
- Challenges to expect and how to overcome them.
- Case studies from Microsoft, Akamai, and more.
- Tools, frameworks, and planning resources.
Resources to help you get started:
- Enterprise IT Strategic Plan
- CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model
- NIST Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
- DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture
- CSA Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust (CCZT)
- CSA Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)
Contact
Have questions or need help?
Please contact Mikel Costello at WaTech: mike.costello@watech.wa.gov.