Cybersecurity Zero Trust Architecture (Infrastructure and other pillars of Zero Trust) for Mongolia

Summary

NRD Cyber Security was contracted to propose Cybersecurity Zero Trust Architecture for Mongolia.

Details

Aim

This consultancy’s objective is to

• Propose a ZT framework to conduct an assessment study which includes an “AS-IS” lysis and gap analysis,
• Propose a ZT Architecture, which includes infrastructure and other pillars. This represents the “TO-BE” state, and
• Develop a Public Sector Strategy and Roadmap for transitioning from the “AS-IS” state to the “TO-BE” state for implementing the proposed Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA),
• develop a learning curriculum on ZT principles for governments, enterprises and academia in Mongolia, and
• implement capacity building workshops for governments, enterprises and academia in Mongolia.

These activities will form the foundational knowledge basis for the relevant Mongolia entities and stakeholders to be more aware, understand zero trust approach, and provide them the strategic roadmap and technical specifications to transition to and implement this approach for the country’s cybersecurity goals and efforts. NRD Cyber Security was contracted to propose Cybersecurity Zero Trust Architecture for Mongolia.

Context

Developing countries like Mongolia are subject to new cybersecurity vulnerabilities and challenges due to the evolving nature of cyber threats. Zero Trust (ZT) is a security infrastructure model that is gaining momentum in developed countries to counter rising cases of malware and sophisticated cyberattacks. A ZT approach repeatedly questions the premise that users, devices and network components should be implicitly trusted based on their location within the network.

While there is no universally agreed upon principles or design concepts, countries such as the UK, Singapore and the US, have drafted guidelines and good practices to help government and enterprises move to securing their security infrastructure and external networks.