Deep Observability and Its Role in Zero Trust

This document is a case study that outlines the significance of deep observability in implementing Zero Trust architecture. It discusses how network visibility is essential for understanding the security state of various environments, including on-premises, private, and public clouds. The text details the Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline, which offers comprehensive visibility into all network traffic, including encrypted and lateral traffic. It emphasizes the importance of this visibility in detecting threats and ensuring effective enforcement of Zero Trust policies. The case study highlights the U.S. Department of Defense's multi-phase Zero Trust reference architecture project, which identified a centralized visibility approach as a key requirement. The document explains how Gigamon's solutions were integrated to enhance visibility across physical, virtualized, and cloud environments, ultimately aiding in the detection of lateral movement and internal threats. Additionally, it discusses the benefits of optimizing existing security tools through advanced filtering techniques.