Forensic Investigations in Zero Trust Environments

As the federal mandate requires government agencies to adopt Zero Trust principles by September 2024, this cybersecurity approach has evolved from a mere buzzword to a significant paradigm shift. However, there appears to be a conflict between Zero Trust principles and the necessity and effectiveness of internal investigations.

Thankfully, there are practical solutions available. By incorporating digital forensic capabilities such as remote device analysis and incident remediation into a Zero Trust network, organizations can address this challenge. This requires IT teams to follow specific, well-defined approaches.