On June 5, Amazon Web Services launched AWS Zero Trust Accelerator for Government – Integrated (ZTAG-I), a reference architecture that aligns with federal zero trust guidance. ZTAG-I accelerates adoption of zero trust architecture by providing a tested example of a fully integrated technology stack that solves key challenges that arise when adopting zero trust.
ZTAG-I is part of the AWS Zero Trust Accelerator for Government (ZTAG) program. ZTAG aims to accelerate zero trust adoption through resources such as assessment processes and works with AWS Partners to streamline deployment, integration, and procurement.
Federal zero trust guidance supplements other cybersecurity practices and compliance requirements, creating a patchwork of standards and documents to consider. There is no one-size-fits-all solution, increasing the challenge of scaling zero trust across large organizations.
ZTAG-I is a one-size-fits-many approach to zero trust architecture. It is designed primarily for running workloads on AWS, but it can be extended for other use cases. AWS selected and integrated AWS and AWS Partner security components that align with federal zero trust guidance and existing compliance requirements that can be deployed at scale. ZTAG-I can support consistent, scalable deployments to get to a full zero trust stack, the company said.
ZTAG-I implements zero trust through an integrated approach that streamlines the implementation of zero trust controls while supporting DoD and CISA zero trust objectives. The reference architecture integrates solutions from AWS, CrowdStrike, Okta, Zscaler, Splunk, and XQ, bringing together capabilities in identity management, endpoint protection, and network security to address all zero trust pillars, according to AWS.
Source: AWS
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