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US Cybersecurity Executive Order: Zero Trust architecture for critical infrastructure

August 18, 2021 Aug 18, 2021 08/18/21
Michele Myauo
The US Executive Order on Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity requires US Federal Government organizations modernize cybersecurity and adopt a Zero Trust architecture. This is especially urgent for the 16 critical infrastructure sectors identified by the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Organizations in the critical...

April 28: Top cloud cyber defense tactics for government

April 14, 2021 Apr 14, 2021 04/14/21
Karina Homme
Today’s threat landscape continues to grow in complexity, sophistication, and frequency. As advanced attacks emerge, it is critical for government agencies to keep pace with actionable tips and the latest technology to protect your enterprise. We invite you to join us to learn new cloud cyber defense preparation tactics for government.

Azure Government expands compliance coverage with 142 services now FedRAMP High

February 25, 2021 Feb 25, 2021 02/25/21
Azure Gov Team
Microsoft now has 142 services covered by the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) High Provisional Authorization to Operate (P-ATO) for Azure Government. We continue to maintain FedRAMP High P-ATOs issued by FedRAMP Joint Authorization Board (JAB) for both Azure and Azure Government while bringing you more services at ...

New Azure Security Benchmark Foundation helps organizations embrace zero trust

February 22, 2021 Feb 22, 2021 02/22/21
Azure Gov Team
Disclaimer: Customers are wholly responsible for ensuring their own compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Information provided in this post does not constitute legal advice, and customers should consult their legal advisors for any questions regarding regulatory compliance. To help organizations stay secure in a zero trust ...