Gigamon Support for Department of Defense Zero Trust Activities

This whitepaper outlines how Gigamon aids the Department of Defense (DoD) in implementing Zero Trust activities through its Deep Observability Pipeline. It begins with an overview of the foundational elements of Zero Trust architecture, emphasizing the need for enhanced visibility and security measures to prevent unauthorized access and lateral movement within networks. The document details the various capabilities of Gigamon, including centralized network traffic collection, deep packet inspection, and application intelligence, which collectively enhance the effectiveness of Zero Trust policies. It also discusses the challenges organizations face regarding asset visibility and the importance of addressing these vulnerabilities. The whitepaper further maps Gigamon's capabilities to the 152 activities outlined in the DoD Zero Trust Strategy, providing a comprehensive understanding of how Gigamon supports these activities across multiple pillars. The appendix includes a detailed breakdown of each activity, illustrating Gigamon's role in achieving a robust Zero Trust framework.