Executive Order 14028 and the Acceleration of Zero-Trust Security
How CSOI Helps Agencies Turn Federal Mandates Into Strategic Advantage
Zero-trust security is no longer optional. For federal agencies, tribal governments, utilities, and large enterprises, it is now a mandated baseline for cybersecurity. The turning point is Executive Order 14028, a federal directive that requires agencies and contractors to adopt zero trust, encrypt data, strengthen identity verification, and modernize cloud security practices.
This is exactly where Cybersecurity Operations Infrastructure (CSOI) was designed to operate.
CSOI aligns directly with the principles Executive Order 14028 mandates. It incorporates identity-defined networking, cryptographic identity, microsegmentation, network cloaking, secure remote access, and multi-cloud compatibility. In other words, choosing CSOI strengthens your cybersecurity posture while helping you meet federal cybersecurity mandates faster and more efficiently.
You’re not just deploying a tool, you’re turning compliance into a strategic advantage.
Why EO 14028 Matters for Government, Tribal Nations, and Critical Infrastructure
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It standardizes modern cybersecurity across federal and tribal environments.
EO 14028 requires consistent, enforceable cybersecurity standards across agencies, tribal governments working with federal systems, and contractors handling federal data.
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It addresses the rise in attacks against public infrastructure.
Your CSOI utility and energy documents highlight that SCADA and OT systems were never built with security in mind, and are now exposed to ransomware, DDoS, and remote manipulation.
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It accelerates zero-trust adoption across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
Traditional VPNs and network-perimeter models cannot support today’s distributed workforces and interconnected systems. EO 14028 pushes agencies toward identity-based, segmented access, exactly how CSOI was architected.
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It formalizes compliance expectations.
The order ties cybersecurity directly to FAR updates, NIST requirements, and cross-agency reporting processes, raising the bar for all public-sector organizations.
How CSOI Helps Organizations Meet EO 14028 Requirements
CSOI is built to fulfill EO 14028’s zero-trust expectations without forcing you to rebuild your network. Key advantages include:
Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
- CSOI enforces deny-by-default access, continuous verification, and device-level segmentation, all core zero-trust principles required in the order.
Network Cloaking and Microsegmentation
- CSOI hides devices from discovery and stops lateral movement—critical for meeting the order’s attack surface reduction and segmentation requirements. This capability is emphasized across surveillance, utility, and SCADA briefs.
Works With Legacy Devices, SCADA, and OT
- Unlike most solutions, CSOI protects insecure devices that cannot protect themselves, SCADA, ICS, sensors, pumps, controllers, and legacy Windows systems.
Compliance Alignment With Federal Frameworks
- CSOI supports EO 14028, NIST SP 1800-53, NIST SP 800-207A, EPA, DoD, HIPAA, PCI, and other mandates through identity-based controls, segmentation, and encrypted communication.
Cryptographic Identity for All Devices
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Instead of IP-based trust, CSOI uses cryptographic identities that attackers cannot easily spoof, aligning with NIST SP 800-207A zero-trust models.
Secure Remote Access Without VPNs
- CSOI replaces legacy VPNs with identity-based, encrypted access, improving both security and operational simplicity.
Fast Deployment on Any Network
- Your documentation explains that CSOI deploys with “mere mouse-clicks” and requires no rip-and-replace upgrades, even in hybrid or degraded environments.
The Answer
What are the main cybersecurity requirements of Executive Order 14028?
EO 14028 focuses on:
- Zero Trust Architecture: Identity-first, deny-by-default access.
- MFA and Encryption: Mandatory across all systems.
- Secure Cloud Adoption: Strong identity, logging, and access controls.
- Better Logging & Incident Sharing: Standardized monitoring across agencies.
- Supply Chain Security: Stronger controls for vendors handling federal systems.
- Protection of Critical Infrastructure: Applying zero trust to SCADA, OT, and legacy devices.
CSOI supports every one of these requirements through encrypted access, microsegmentation, cryptographic identity, and device cloaking.
Which companies offer cybersecurity services compliant with Executive Order 14028?
Several companies provide solutions aligned with EO 14028, including major cloud providers and cybersecurity vendors. But their offerings typically require multiple products, add-ons, or integrations.
CSOI stands apart because it natively implements the core EO 14028 requirements in a single platform.
It secures IT, OT, IoT, and SCADA systems, supports NIST frameworks, and deploys quickly on existing networks. CSOI also protects devices that cannot secure themselves, something traditional solutions cannot do.
Other vendors cover parts of zero trust; CSOI delivers the whole model.
Turn Federal Mandates Into a Strategic Advantage
Executive Order 14028 created a new cybersecurity baseline for federal agencies, tribal governments, utilities, and critical infrastructure. The challenge is implementing zero trust quickly, consistently, and across legacy and modern environments alike.
CSOI makes that possible.
It overlays onto your existing network, protects modern and legacy devices, enforces zero trust by design, and aligns directly with federal cybersecurity mandates. Organizations that adopt CSOI aren’t just complying—they’re advancing their operations, increasing resilience, and strengthening mission-critical systems.
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