AT&T yesterday launched an integrated, managed cybersecurity solution to help U.S. federal agencies modernize and protect their IT infrastructure in compliance with Trusted Internet Connection (TIC) 3.0 cybersecurity guidance.
The telecom giant’s division, entitled AT&T Government Trusted Internet, brings together software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) technology, security capabilities and fiber connectivity in a 24/7 managed solution through a single provider. The comprehensive, scalable solution is designed to integrate with the AT&T Managed Trusted Internet Protocol Service, extending highly secure remote access to federal agency workers and branch offices, according to AT&T.
The carrier cited federal agencies increasing their adoption of mobile and cloud technologies in 2020 to support telework, cyber risks and requirements. These requirements, they said, prompted new TIC 3.0 guidance from the federal government’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to protect federal data and networks and provide visibility of cloud and remote users.
In May, the White House issued an Executive Order (EO) on Improving the nation’s cybersecurity, calling on federal agencies to modernize their IT infrastructure. The EO calls for moving to Zero Trust, a security framework requiring all users, whether in or outside the organization’s network, to be authenticated, authorized, and continuously validated for security configuration and posture before being granted or keeping access to applications and data.
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