DOW’s Randy Resnick on scaling zero trust across the defense enterprise

Randy Resnick, Senior Advisor for the Zero Trust Portfolio Management Office at the Department of War, discussed the implementation of zero trust to enhance resilience in defense infrastructure. The portfolio management office coordinates zero trust across 40 components, shifting from annual to quarterly implementation plans to maintain focus. This centralized approach prevents chaos and ensures interoperability, achieving significant progress in four years. Resnick also emphasized the importance of leadership support and consistent communication to sustain momentum.