Federal agencies are facing an evolving cybersecurity landscape, with more sophisticated threats and increasing regulatory demands. With critical assets and sensitive data at risk, traditional security models relying on perimeter defenses are no longer sufficient. The Department of Defense (DOD) and other federal organizations are adopting the Zero Trust (ZT) framework to strengthen their defenses.
In alignment with these priorities, Convergint, in collaboration with LenelS2, is advancing ZT principles through innovative Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) implementations. By utilizing LenelS2’s OnGuard system, this partnership delivers ZT-ready solutions to address mission-critical needs while adhering to NIST’s SP 800-207 Zero Trust Architecture. Together, these efforts help federal agencies protect sensitive data, meet compliance standards, and respond to emerging cybersecurity threats.
Adopting Zero Trust in federal systems
Traditional security models focusing on perimeter defenses are no longer sufficient to address modern cyber threats. Federal systems, particularly those managed by the DOD, face increasing pressure to adopt Zero Trust Architecture (NIST SP 800-207) to enhance protection against insider threats, unauthorized access, and meet evolving regulatory requirements.
Strengthening security with Zero Trust in PACS implementations
In collaboration with LenelS2, Convergint utilizes the OnGuard system to support the implementation of Zero Trust principles, addressing all seven tenets of ZT:
By integrating these principles, Convergint’s PACS solutions assist federal agencies in addressing evolving security threats while meeting the growing demands of modern cybersecurity.
Achieving greater security with ZT-compliant PACS implementations
Through their collaboration, Convergint and LenelS2 help advance ZT-compliant PACS implementations that deliver significant advantages for the federal industry. These include reduced risk of insider threats and data breaches, improved compliance with federal security standards and DOD guidelines, enhanced monitoring capabilities to track and mitigate access risks in real-time, and seamless integration of advanced cybersecurity principles into daily operations, maintaining robust protection for sensitive data.
The DOD has encouraged industry partners to adopt ZT principles to safeguard federal systems. Convergint’s collaboration with LenelS2 reflects this commitment, supporting the delivery of ZT-compliant security solutions. By integrating ZT principles into PACS implementations, Convergint assists federal agencies in enhancing their cybersecurity posture, addressing present challenges while preparing for future threats.
Contact an expert today to learn how Convergint and LenelS2 can help federal agencies strengthen their cybersecurity posture with ZT-compliant solutions.
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