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Zero Trusts Given

Zero Trusts Given

By: Tom Tittermary Tom Gianelos
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 In the complex world of Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity, Zero Trust has become a critical imperative. Cut through the noise and gain actionable insights with Zero Trusts Given, a podcast series dedicated to demystifying Zero Trust implementation within the DoD and broader defense community. This podcast series brings together leading experts from government and industry to explore the critical aspects of Zero Trust surrounding civilian agencies, the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), MIPDEP, and the overall progress of Zero Trust initiatives within the DoD. Join hosts Tom Tittermary and Tom Gianelos for a practical look into how agencies can navigate the DoD Zero Trust landscape. Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • If You’re Reachable, You’re Breachable: Modernizing Defense with Zero Trust

    If You’re Reachable, You’re Breachable: Modernizing Defense with Zero Trust
    Dec 16 2025
    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Identity as the Core of Zero Trust

    Identity as the Core of Zero Trust
    Dec 3 2025
    Episode ten of the podcast, Identity as the Core of Zero Trust, features Dan Miller from Ping Identity, emphasizing that verifying digital identity and assessing user attributes in real time is critical before granting access to any DoD resource. He discusses the importance of using detailed attributes like location, device, and role instead of relying on simple logins to make smarter, real-time access decisions, which is crucial for secure operations in classified and remote environments. Since many DoD units work in disconnected settings, Ping Identity provides local identity solutions that keep missions running and sync with the cloud when reconnected. This episode explores how, in joint missions, enforcing secure data sharing through identity-driven access and tagging paves the way for granular Zero Trust.
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    46 mins
  • These Guys Literally Wrote the Book

    These Guys Literally Wrote the Book
    Sep 15 2025
    Episode nine of the podcast, These Guys Literally Wrote the Book, features Rob Freter and Joe Brinker from True Zero Technologies, delving into the evolving implementation of Zero Trust principles across the Department of Defense, the Defense Industrial Base, and the broader federal government. They discuss the importance of starting with a clear problem statement and solution, emphasizing the cultural and practical need for a structured approach to security, including policy enforcement points (PEPs). Drawing analogies to cinematic sequels like The Godfather Part II, the episode explores how Zero Trust architectures have evolved to be even better with their second iterations, offering cleaner lines and easier readability.
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    56 mins
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