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Zero Trust Cybersecurity for Defense: A Practical Guide for DoD Networks

By / Thought Leadership / March 30, 2026

Zero trust is no longer optional for defense networks. Executive Order 14028, the DoD Zero Trust Strategy, and CISA’s Zero Trust Maturity Model have made it clear: every federal agency and defense contractor must move beyond perimeter-based security. But implementing zero trust in classified defense environments presents challenges that generic enterprise frameworks don’t address. At […]

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AI/ML for DoD: What Actually Works When Deploying AI in Defense Environments

By / Thought Leadership / March 30, 2026

As the Department of Defense accelerates its adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning, defense contractors face unique challenges that commercial AI companies rarely encounter: classified data handling, air-gapped networks, stringent accreditation requirements, and the imperative that AI-driven decisions in military contexts must be explainable, auditable, and trustworthy. At Zapata Technology, we’ve spent over 17

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DevSecOps in Classified Environments: Practical Approaches for Defense Programs

By claude-api / Thought Leadership / February 8, 2026

The Department of Defense continues to expand its adoption of DevSecOps practices as the traditional software acquisition lifecycle proves too slow for modern threat environments. For defense organizations managing classified systems and intelligence platforms, implementing DevSecOps requires navigating unique challenges that commercial best practices don’t fully address. Why DevSecOps Matters for Defense Traditional defense software

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