White Paper

Secure Alignment: How Cross Domain Solutions Reinforce Zero Trust


Policy-Driven Security for Federal and Critical Infrastructure Environments

No Zero Trust architecture is complete without Cross Domain Solutions (CDS). Secure segmentation and trusted data flow between networks of varying sensitivity are essential to Zero Trust success—and CDS delivers both.

This whitepaper explores how CDS enforce Zero Trust principles through boundary protection, policy-based filtering, and unidirectional data transfer. Learn how Owl Cyber Defense solutions enable secure, real-time collaboration across domains while maintaining data integrity and compliance.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why trusted segmentation is foundational to Zero Trust for federal agencies and critical infrastructure
  • How policy-enforced CDS stop lateral movement and prevent unauthorized data sharing
  • Best practices for integrating CDS into Zero Trust implementations for increased compliance and resilience
  • Case studies: Enhancing information assurance and safe real-time operations across OT, IT, and cloud networks

Who Should Read This Resource

  • Federal CISOs, security architects, and risk managers
  • Critical infrastructure technology and compliance leaders
  • OT/IT implementors responsible for operational security and regulatory alignment