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Zero Trusts Given

Zero Trusts Given

Written by: Tom Tittermary Tom Gianelos
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 In the complex world of Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity, Zero Trust has become a critical imperative. Cut through the noise and gain actionable insights with Zero Trusts Given, a podcast series dedicated to demystifying Zero Trust implementation within the DoD and broader defense community. This podcast series brings together leading experts from government and industry to explore the critical aspects of Zero Trust surrounding civilian agencies, the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), MIPDEP, and the overall progress of Zero Trust initiatives within the DoD. Join hosts Tom Tittermary and Tom Gianelos for a practical look into how agencies can navigate the DoD Zero Trust landscape. Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • "Two Great Tastes That Taste Great Together," Zscaler & Vectra AI in the DoD

    "Two Great Tastes That Taste Great Together," Zscaler & Vectra AI in the DoD
    Feb 20 2026
    Episode twelve of the podcast, "Two Great Tastes That Taste Great Together," Zscaler & Vectra AI in the DoD, features Robert Marcoux, Federal Principal Technologist at Vectra AI, for a discussion on why traditional perimeter-based security no longer works in a world dominated by remote users, cloud services, and SaaS, and how Zero Trust has become essential. They explore how AI-driven signal analysis cuts through data noise, helping resource strained security teams detect threats faster and more accurately. The conversation also showcases how Vectra AI’s integration with Zscaler accelerates identity-centric detection and response, reducing MTTR by linking anomalous behavior directly to specific users and increasing visibility into attacks. Finally, the discussion emphasizes practical Zero Trust enforcement through a human in the loop model, combining AI-powered context with analyst oversight to maintain resilience across federal, defense, and critical infrastructure environments.
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    32 mins
  • If You’re Reachable, You’re Breachable: Modernizing Defense with Zero Trust

    If You’re Reachable, You’re Breachable: Modernizing Defense with Zero Trust
    Dec 16 2025
    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Identity as the Core of Zero Trust

    Identity as the Core of Zero Trust
    Dec 3 2025
    Episode ten of the podcast, Identity as the Core of Zero Trust, features Dan Miller from Ping Identity, emphasizing that verifying digital identity and assessing user attributes in real time is critical before granting access to any DoD resource. He discusses the importance of using detailed attributes like location, device, and role instead of relying on simple logins to make smarter, real-time access decisions, which is crucial for secure operations in classified and remote environments. Since many DoD units work in disconnected settings, Ping Identity provides local identity solutions that keep missions running and sync with the cloud when reconnected. This episode explores how, in joint missions, enforcing secure data sharing through identity-driven access and tagging paves the way for granular Zero Trust.
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    46 mins
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