Electrosoft, an award-winning IT and professional services firm specializing in cybersecurity, announced that it has published its “The Move to Zero Trust” podcast, the second in a series of podcasts addressing the most pressing cybersecurity concerns for federal government.

Featuring Electrosoft founder and CEO, Dr. Sarbari Gupta, and security analyst, Diana Proud-Madruga, the podcast answers the question, “What is Zero Trust and why does it matter?”

In the podcast, the cybersecurity experts address:

• Security vulnerabilities associated with working from home
• How the Internet of Things explosion has exponentially increased the number of potential attack vectors for bad actors
• Why a shift to zero trust is necessary to protect each device and every system entry point

“People working from home generally have a different mindset than when they work in the office,” explained Gupta. “They are more likely to fall for scams such as phishing attacks.”

Zero Trust refers to a network security posture that distrusts any remote entity that attempts to access a database or service. In a Zero Trust model, every remote entity must establish their identity as well as their privilege to access that database or service before access is granted.

“Just because you have access to the network, it does not give you access to every person and asset on the network,” added Proud-Madruga. “You still have to go through continuous authentication, continuous re-identification and verification.”

To learn more about Zero Trust and how to move closer to a Zero Trust model, watch the full podcast here.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSk2cQ7fjN0&feature=emb_logo

About Electrosoft

Electrosoft, headquartered in Reston, VA, has been providing comprehensive technology-based cybersecurity solutions and services to the federal government since 2001. The company is best recognized for its domain expertise along with proven, mature, management practices. Certifications include an ISO 9001:2015 registered Quality Management System (QMS) and Capability Maturity Model Integration CMMI) Level 3 assessed processes. Electrosoft is an 8(a) certified Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) and an Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). For more information, visit electrosoft-inc.com.