In today’s digital landscape, government and cybersecurity are more interconnected than ever. Federal agencies rely heavily on IT systems for critical operations, but rising cyber threats, including insider attacks, supply chain vulnerabilities, and nation-state actors—necessitate a robust government cybersecurity solution.
As noted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), establishing a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy and implementing effective oversight of the global supply chain are critical. Taking proactive steps is essential to safeguarding the integrity and security of critical government systems, as highlighted by CISA.gov and NIST.
The Need for a Government Cybersecurity Solution
Achieving strong government and cybersecurity protection requires full visibility into hardware assets, regardless of their connection interfaces. Attackers often exploit “blind spots” in the system, particularly through USB Human Interface Device (HID) implants. By deploying a government cybersecurity solution like Sepio’s, agencies can secure their network assets and strengthen their cybersecurity posture
- USB Human Interface Device (HID) emulation attacks: Rogue peripherals that impersonate keyboards or mice.
- Physical layer network implants: Spoofing devices that evade detection by traditional security solutions.
Total visibility is essential: knowing what you have, protecting what you own, and ensuring no unmanaged or rogue devices are operating in your network. Traditional NAC (Network Access Control) and IDS (Intrusion Detection Systems) only have visibility from Layer 2 (MAC) and above, leaving these blind spots exposed.
Key Challenges in Government Cybersecurity
- Total visibility is essential to account for all of the agency’s IT, OT, and IoT assets, knowing what you have and protecting what you own.
- Existing solutions cannot identify manipulated HID devices that impersonate legitimate devices and share the same logical identification.
- Existing Network Access Control (NAC) and Intrusion Detection System (IDS) solutions cannot detect physical layer implants or spoofing devices because they only have visibility from Layer 2 (MAC) and above.
How Sepio Reduces Cybersecurity Risks for Federal Agencies
Sepio’s advanced government cybersecurity solution enhances security for federal agencies through:
- Rogue Device Discovery: Detects unauthorized hardware using physical-layer fingerprinting and behavior analytics.
- Network Security: Works at the Physical Layer, polling switches to analyze what is happening at that layer and detecting all devices including rogue devices plugged into the Ethernet network.
- Peripheral Protection: Guards against rogue devices connected to USB ports through multiple security layers, including real-time behavior analysis of suspicious devices.
Sepio Cybersecurity Asset Risk Management
Sepio offers a powerful solution to reduce cybersecurity risks for the federal government. By leveraging physical layer hardware fingerprinting and behavior analytics, Sepio’s innovative technology enables the discovery of rogue devices, provides alerts for security threats, enforces policies, and delivers valuable risk insights and best practice recommendations.
Network Security
One crucial aspect of government cybersecurity is network security. Sepio’s solution operates at the physical layer, effectively analyzing and monitoring switches to gain comprehensive visibility into network activity. By identifying and mitigating such threats, Sepio enhances network security for federal agencies.
Peripheral Protection
In addition to network security, Sepio’s solution focuses on peripheral protection. With an emphasis on guarding against rogue devices connected to USB ports. Real-time analysis of suspicious devices forms a crucial part of this approach.
Proactive Defense
By continuously monitoring and analyzing device behavior, Sepio effectively detects and blocks any rogue device that could be used to carry out an attack on an organization. This proactive defense mechanism enhances the overall cybersecurity posture for government entities.
Comprehensive Risk Reduction
Sepio’s cutting-edge solution offers comprehensive risk reduction for the federal government. By leveraging advanced technologies and behavioral analysis, Sepio ensures the protection of critical infrastructure, sensitive data, and network assets. By staying ahead of emerging threats, Sepio empowers government agencies to safeguard their systems, mitigate risks, and maintain a secure operational environment.
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With Sepio’s government cybersecurity solution, federal agencies can strengthen their defenses, protect against emerging threats, and maintain operational integrity. Schedule a demo today and discover how Sepio’s patented technology can help secure your agency’s IT assets.
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