What Happened
National Security Agency Urges Adoption of Zero Trust Principles
The National Security Agency has released new guidance on applying zero trust principles to operational technology systems in national security and defense settings. The guidance, intended for owners of national security systems and defense industrial base networks, emphasizes the importance of continuous verification of users, devices, and communications to strengthen protection against unauthorized access and adversary persistence. The NSA cites the growing use of AI by adversaries as a key risk factor, according to Executive Mosaic.