AT&T Cybersecurity Launches New Managed
Solution to Help U.S. Federal Agencies Modernize and Protect their IT
Infrastructure
AT&T Government Trusted Internet Integrates with AT&T Managed
Trusted Internet Protocol Service, Extending Trusted Internet Security for
Remote Access
What's the news? AT&T
has 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. 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 integrates with the AT&T Managed Trusted Internet Protocol
Service, extending highly secure remote access to federal agency workers and
branch offices.
Why is this important?
As federal agencies increased their adoption of mobile and cloud technologies
in 2020 to support telework, cyber risks and requirements changed. These
changes 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.
The need for federal agencies to modernize their IT
infrastructure also increased this year with the White House Executive Order (EO)on
Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity in May. The EO calls for bold changes and
investments to improve the cybersecurity posture of the federal government
including moving to Zero Trust. Zero Trust is 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.
What makes this new cybersecurity solution
different?
AT&T is a trusted network provider to U.S.
federal government agencies, helping them maximize network efficiency and
performance no matter where they are on the network transformation continuum.
AT&T Government Trusted Internet meets federal
agency requirements for highly secure remote connectivity supporting remote
users and branch offices. The solution optimizes network performance while
allowing government agency users to connect directly to the internet to access
cloud-based applications in a highly secure manner. It provides centralized
network visibility across users, devices, and locations to monitor users
whether they are on or off the network to reduce security risks. These
capabilities allow federal agencies the flexibility and speed they require as
they modernize their IT infrastructure.
AT&T Government Trusted Internet delivers
threat analysis and correlation through the AT&T Security Operations Center
and AT&T Alien Labs Open Threat Exchange® global threat sharing community
to help federal agencies monitor and reduce ongoing cybersecurity risks.
The solution includes additional capabilities such
as Zero Trust Network Access to provide highly secure remote access to
applications, data, and services based on clearly defined access control
policies.
When will this new cybersecurity solution be
available?
AT&T Government Trusted Internet is immediately
available to U.S. federal agencies.
Chris Kissel, Research Director, Tier 2 SOC
Analytics, IDC
"Federal agencies want to stay ahead of
evolving cyber threats and comply with TIC 3.0 and the Executive Order, but
they also want as little friction as possible. What I see as compelling about
AT&T Government Trusted Internet is it considers all of the possible use
cases including remote workers and the practical implementation of Zero Trust.
Additionally, the AT&T Security Operations Center and AT&T Alien Labs
Open Threat Exchange provide monitoring and security insights."
Brandon Pearce, AVP, Product Marketing Management,
AT&T
"The shift to telework and increased cyber
threats have created urgency for federal agencies to enhance the security of
their IT infrastructure. AT&T Government Trusted Internet helps
federal employees to efficiently connect to remote agency networks and cloud
environments in a highly secure manner while continually managing risks."
Source: AT&T media announcement
