Jeremy Browning, federal civilian sales director at Dell Technologies, said federal agencies looking to implement IT modernization efforts should take a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity that integrates zero trust early in the IT planning process to ensure the security of data and modern IT systems.
In an article published on Carahsoft.com, Browning described zero trust as a “long-standing cybersecurity principle that focuses on continuously validating users and limiting access to only what an individual, system or application needs to complete its authorized tasks.”
Treating Zero Trust as a Core Requirement
The federal sales chief urged federal agencies to prioritize zero trust and incorporate it into the planning process for IT modernization initiatives to avoid costly risks.
“When security is treated as a core requirement during design and planning, it becomes an integral part of the solution life cycle, driving savings while ensuring stronger integration into enterprise IT operations,” he noted.
Understanding Federal IT Transformation Goals
In this piece, the Dell Technologies executive discussed how the company helps agencies that operate on legacy infrastructures understand their zero trust mandates and IT modernization objectives.
According to Browning, Dell also works with government organizations when implementing zero trust controls through a greenfield approach.
He also mentioned how the company helps agencies address funding challenges associated with IT modernization by adopting a strategy that uses a combination of capital expenditures, discretionary funds and operational expenditures.
The sales director described the approach as a “well-planned modernization model” that could provide more flexibility for agencies and enable them to better align with operational and financial requirements.