Go Back A Comprehensive Framework for Zero Trust & Cross Domain Security

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Michael Blake

Chief Architect & Technical Fellow
With over 25 years of hands-on experience in the software industry, Michael Blake is a visionary IT professional known for driving the planning, architecture, deployment, and management of cutting-edge smart systems.
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This presentation describes how cross domain solutions are a Zero Trust Architecture enabling technology securing that enables sharing data and services at the micro-segmentation boundary to untrusted devices, networks, or nations.

While some have proposed zero trust as a replacement for cross domain solutions, current guidance and requirements show that such a view is misguided especially when there are unmanaged devices in play. In this session, we will lay out a synergistic approach that leverages the strengths of both while incorporating best practices in network security across the highest areas of risk. Zero trust’s granular access controls and continuous monitoring complement cross domain solutions’ robust separation and data flow controls, providing a comprehensive security posture that is resilient against sophisticated threats. In this way, we will demonstrate how an integrated strategy ensures data integrity, confidentiality, and availability across secure, diverse, and dynamic environments.

Meet the Speaker

Michael Blake

Chief Architect & Technical Fellow
With over 25 years of hands-on experience in the software industry, Michael Blake is a visionary IT professional known for driving the planning, architecture, deployment, and management of cutting-edge smart systems.
Learn More about the Speaker

Meet the Speaker

Michael Blake

Chief Architect & Technical Fellow, Owl Cyber Defense

With over 25 years of hands-on experience in the software industry, Michael Blake is a visionary IT professional known for driving the planning, architecture, deployment, and management of cutting-edge smart systems. His expertise extends to incorporating the latest technologies, including cyber defense, to develop innovative solutions. Michael has played a pivotal role in the acquisition of the ACS business unit by DC Capital, integrating it into Owl Cyber Defense’s SPAC. Leading a team of 30 professionals, he oversees product roadmaps, sales strategy, technical engagements with certification boards, and corporate strategy.