I’ve worked in the cybersecurity field for over 15 years now and have had the opportunity to witness the security evolution of many companies and organizations over that tenure. One of the most challenging, but rewarding, journeys continues to be hardening Department of Defense (DoD) networks. The scale, reach and critical nature of the mission requires capabilities that push the limits every day.
The DoD faces an admittedly formidable and often uphill challenge – securing its vast network against evolving cyberthreats. Enter the Defense Information Systems Agency's (DISA) Thunderdome Production OTA, a groundbreaking initiative to modernize the DoD's cybersecurity posture with next-generation technologies. The program provides a better user experience and better security at a lower cost point while being fully cloud native. If it seems commercial-like, that’s because it is.
There is no doubt about the national security importance of protecting the networks, applications and data within the DoD. Thunderdome is a huge step forward in ensuring the DoD is ready for any cyberthreat. We are thrilled to once again merge the extensive expertise of Palo Alto Networks and Booz Allen Hamilton[1] to deliver the next generation of Federal cybersecurity, and to use our Zero Trust Network Security Platform to secure any user, any application, any device, anywhere. It’s that easy and it’s secure.
In this modern era of mobile workforces, SASE holds the key to secure access and efficient network control. Prisma Access, the Palo Alto Networks industry-leading, single-vendor SASE solution, stands as a cornerstone of Thunderdome's SASE architecture:
Thunderdome represents a bold step toward securing the DoD's network infrastructure. Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access plays a vital role in this endeavor, providing a modern, cloud-delivered SASE platform that aligns perfectly with Thunderdome's goals of enhanced security, improved performance and simplified network architecture. As cyberthreats escalate, Thunderdome stands as a testament to the DoD's commitment to staying ahead of the curve and protecting its critical information in the digital age. Platformization is underway and it, along with the benefits of integration and consolidation, will change the way we do cybersecurity. We've built our Zero Trust platform through a consistent architecture across our appliance, software and SASE form factors. Customers can now consistently manage security policy across these form factors and then leverage a consistent set of security services to consolidate network security capabilities. Platformization programs will help to reduce customer friction, accelerate product deployment, help customers realize the value of our platforms, and consume new innovation sooner.
Regardless of the needs, Palo Alto Networks has over a decade of experience meeting government agencies from day one or one thousand in their journey toward achieving a Zero Trust architecture. There’s a reason our solutions have been recognized by Gartner, IDC and Forrester across 22 different security categories, time and time again. Prisma Access, Palo Alto Networks Zero Trust network access capability is available directly through the DISA Joint Enterprise license this spring. Talk to us about how the undisputed cybersecurity leader can help your organization or agency achieve Zero Trust, with zero exceptions.
Learn more about Palo Alto Networks work in the Public Sector, highlighted at the recent Public Sector Ignite conference.
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