Introduction Federal agencies are in the midst of a paradigm shift toward Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) as they modernize in the cloud. Unlike traditional perimeter-based security, Zero Trust assumes no implicit trust for any user or system — every access request must be continuously verified. This report explores how the U.S. government’s Zero Trust mandates … Read more
An abstract depiction of secure cloud networks. AWS GovCloud (US) is a specialized cloud region that has transformed how U.S. government and defense organizations collaborate on sensitive data by providing a FedRAMP High–certified, isolated environment. Introduction & Overview Government agencies in 2025 are embracing cloud computing at unprecedented levels, driven by modernization mandates and the … Read more
Virtual data rooms (VDRs) are no longer just deal repositories. In 2025, they’re the operational core for sensitive collaboration—where due diligence, audits, and regulated information sharing actually happen. That shift is most visible in the public sector and regulated industries that work with the U.S. government, defense programs, and critical infrastructure. In these environments, AWS … Read more
By 2025, the security perimeter is gone. Contractors, agencies, and regulated enterprises no longer assume trust just because a user is “inside the network.” As threats grow more sophisticated and supply chains more complex, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) has become the defining security model across federal IT—and AWS GovCloud (US) is now the anchor platform … Read more
For every contractor working with U.S. agencies, Authority to Operate (ATO) has long been the slowest step in the digital modernization journey. Each new system, SaaS tool, or data exchange requires a fresh package of documentation, validation, and testing to prove that it meets government security standards. The irony? Most of those systems run on … Read more
