Who We Are Cybersecurity Operations Infrastructure (CSOI) is a modern security solution designed to protect today’s most critical networks, assets, and people. Unlike legacy networking built on trust assumptions and open IP communication, CSOI takes an identity-first approach to connectivity. Every user, device, sensor, or workload must prove its identity cryptographically before gaining access. That makes CSOI a foundation for Zero Trust security in government agencies, sovereign tribes, public utilities, surveillance systems, and enterprises worldwide. Our mission is clear: reduce attack surface, contain risk, and simplify operations. CSOI doesn’t just secure networks; it redefines how they are built, managed, and protected. Why CSOI Was Created Traditional networking relies on IP addresses, perimeter firewalls, and complex access control lists (ACLs). These legacy methods were never designed for the realities of remote work, cloud adoption, IoT devices, or modern cyber threats. They leave organizations with exposed ports, sprawling VPNs, and endless firewall rules to manage. CSOI was built to overcome these limitations. By replacing IP-based trust with cryptographic identity, CSOI eliminates unnecessary exposure, blocks lateral movement, and allows organizations to connect anything to anything — securely and at scale — without ripping and replacing existing infrastructure. What Makes CSOI Different CSOI combines three pillars into one unified infrastructure: Identity-Defined Networking (IDN): Policies attach to identities — not IP addresses. That means access follows the user, device, or workload wherever it goes. Network Cloaking: Resources are invisible to unauthorized users and cannot be discovered or scanned on the public internet. Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA): Every connection is explicitly verified, least-privilege by default, and continuously enforced. This approach provides defense-in-depth without the operational toil of managing ACLs, VLANs, or complex firewall rules. CSOI vs. Legacy Solutions Most solutions on the market optimize for bandwidth or convenience, not security. For example, SD-WAN focuses on cost-efficient routing between sites, while VPNs simply extend trust across the internet. CSOI is security-first, delivering micro-segmentation and zero-trust enforcement down to the device level. VPNs expose the entire network once a user connects. Firewalls are perimeter-based and blind to identity. SD-WAN prioritizes traffic efficiency, often adding security as an afterthought. CSOI makes identity the perimeter, ensuring only authenticated and authorized devices can communicate. Key Benefits of CSOI Reduce attack surface by up to 90%: Cloak sensitive systems from external and internal reconnaissance. Prevent lateral movement: Micro-segmentation ensures that even if one system is compromised, the blast radius is contained. Simple access management: Add or revoke connections with point-and-click ease, without touching ACLs or firewall rules. Rapid recovery: Improve time to mitigation and failover to as little as one second. Compliance alignment: Built to support NIST 800-207A, NIST 1800-53, PCI, HIPAA, EPA, DoD, and EO 14028 mandates. How CSOI Works Cryptographic Identity Assignment: Every device, user, or workload receives a cryptographic identity that cannot be spoofed. Policy-Defined Access: Connections are permitted only when policies validate identity, context, and need. Cloaking and Segmentation: Unauthorized devices cannot see or interact with protected resources. Encrypted Communication: All sessions are encrypted end-to-end, preventing eavesdropping or tampering. Monitoring and Automation: CSOI integrates with SIEM/SOAR platforms for incident response and operational visibility. Who We Serve Government Agencies Government networks handle classified, sensitive, and mission-critical data. CSOI supports federal Zero Trust mandates by aligning with NIST and EO 14028 requirements. Agencies can adopt secure cloud services, multi-factor authentication, and continuous verification without complex re-architectures. Sovereign Tribal Nations Tribal governments need to enforce data sovereignty and protect sensitive community information. CSOI allows tribes to deploy Zero Trust without heavy operational overhead, ensuring sovereignty, privacy, and inter-agency collaboration. Utilities & Public Infrastructure SCADA and ICS systems were never built for the internet, yet they are now exposed. CSOI protects water, energy, and transportation networks from ransomware, sabotage, and remote manipulation by enforcing Zero Trust access. Surveillance & Physical Security IP cameras and IoT sensors are prime targets for hijacking and tampering. CSOI cloaks surveillance networks, prevents east-west movement, and enables secure contractor access without exposing ports to the internet. Large Enterprises Enterprises face growing complexity with remote work, hybrid cloud, and M&A activity. CSOI replaces or minimizes VPN reliance, simplifies access across global teams, and integrates seamlessly with existing infrastructure. Compliance and Standards Alignment CSOI was built with compliance in mind, mapping directly to leading frameworks: NIST 800-207A (Zero Trust Architecture): Identity-based controls and continuous verification. NIST 1800-53 (Security & Privacy Controls): Encryption, segmentation, and incident response. EO 14028: Federal mandates for Zero Trust, encryption, and MFA. PCI, HIPAA, EPA, DoD: CSOI supports industry and government compliance requirements with built-in controls. Future-Ready Architecture CSOI is not tied to one topology, protocol, or vendor. It is topology-, protocol-, and hypervisor-agnostic, meaning it can adapt as your environment changes. Whether you run workloads on-prem, in the cloud, or across hybrid networks, CSOI enables secure, resilient, and compliant operations. Why Organizations Choose CSOI Operational simplicity: No need to reconfigure firewalls or replace routers. Multi-tenant ready: Perfect for MSPs managing multiple clients. Cost effective: Reduce reliance on VPN appliances, complex firewall management, and specialized staff. Proven in the field: Deployed across utilities, surveillance systems, government, and enterprises. Our Vision CSOI envisions a world where identity replaces IP as the foundation of trust. By building networks that are secure by design, not bolted on afterward, organizations can focus on mission outcomes — not on chasing the next patch or workaround. Let’s Start a Conversation Whether you are a government agency under Zero Trust mandates, a tribal nation defending sovereignty, a utility protecting SCADA, or an enterprise looking for a VPN alternative, CSOI provides the operational backbone you need. Contact Us: csoi@csoi.us 800-652-9686