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Zero Trust Architecture: Continuous Verification for Evolving Threats

In today’s world of rapidly evolving cyber threats, insider risks, and sophisticated nation-state adversaries, traditional perimeter-based security is no longer sufficient for protecting mission-critical networks and data. If one bad actor can disrupt operations, then the system was never truly secure. Tyto Athene’s Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) solutions shift this security paradigm, eliminating implicit trust; enforcing least-privilege access; and requiring continuous verification of all users, devices, and workloads.

Tyto provides Zero Trust Assessments and ZTA solutions to help federal agencies design, implement, and adopt Zero Trust strategies that align with executive mandates and federal cybersecurity requirements, ensuring greater operation continuity and positive mission outcomes.

Comprehensive ZTA Capabilities

Actionable Zero Trust Assessments

Identifying security gaps, defining maturity levels, and developing strategic actionable roadmaps for successful ZTA adoption

Threat Reduction & Risk Mitigation

Preventing insider threats and lateral movement through strong authentication and policy enforcement

ZTA Solutions & Implementation

Deploying identity-centric security, network segmentation, and continuous monitoring to enforce least-privilege access and eliminate lateral threats

Secure Cloud & Hybrid Environments

Assuring authorized access across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and on-premises infrastructures

Compliance Alignment

Ensuring adherence to EO 14028, NIST 800-207 RMF, CISA’s Zero Trust Maturity Model, and OMB mandates, reducing risk and streamlining audit readiness

Identifying Today’s Challenges in Zero Trust Implementation

Evolving federal mandates require flexible, expert partners to ensure compliance without disrupting operations.
Legacy perimeter-based security exposes high-value assets to insider threats and lateral attacks.
Perimeter-based systems lack continuous verification, undermining least-privilege models and leaving agencies vulnerable.
Disparate cloud and on-premise systems complicate Zero Trust implementation, requiring a unified, scalable approach.

Why Tyto?

Certified

With proven expertise in ZTA supporting the defense, civilian, space, homeland security, and intelligence sectors, Tyto designs customized ZTA frameworks that align with federal security mandates, helping protect our nation’s most vital networks and data. As a FedRAMP 3PAO and CMMC RPO, we deliver Zero Trust Assessments and customized ZTA solutions designed to meet unique mission requirements. Our tailored implementation strategies align with NIST 800-207 RMF, leveraging identity-based access controls, micro-segmentation, and continuous monitoring to mitigate threats.

Tyto delivers mission-ready Zero Trust solutions that help federal agencies reduce risk, achieve compliance, enhance cybersecurity resilience, and meet evolving federal mandates.

Case Study

Zero Trust Security Modernization

Challenge

A homeland security agency needed to adopt Zero Trust to comply with EO 14028 and secure remote work, cloud applications, and classified IT environments. Its existing perimeter-based security model posed significant insider risks, lacked network segmentation, and struggled against sophisticated modern cyber threats.

Solution

Tyto conducted a Zero Trust Assessment to evaluate the agency’s security maturity and developed a phased implementation roadmap.

Our ZTA solutions delivered:

Identity-based access controls and multifactor authentication (MFA)
Micro-segmentation and network segmentation to prevent lateral threats
Continuous monitoring and AI-powered threat detection for real-time response

Results

Tyto implemented a fully operational Zero Trust framework, enforced least-privilege access, and reduced cyber risk across the agency’s classified and unclassified environments. The agency achieved full compliance with EO 14028, eliminated lateral movement vulnerabilities, and enhanced national cybersecurity resilience.