AWS and CrowdStrike leaders discuss zero trust implementation and the path ahead

Derek Doerr, security leader for U.S. federal at AWS and Rob Sheldon, senior director of public policy and strategy at CrowdStrike, joined CyberScoop at the Zero Trust Summit 2024. They discussed challenges and advancements in implementing zero-trust security frameworks within federal agencies. Doerr highlighted the shift from traditional network-based security models to identity-centric controls and the need for continuous authentication and richer data for security decisions. Sheldon pointed out operational challenges such as budget constraints and the integration of legacy systems with new zero-trust principles, emphasizing that zero trust is not a one-time solution but an ongoing organizational strategy.