DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture
Department of Defense Zero Trust Reference Architecture
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Framework Domains (15)
Application and Workload Pillar
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ZT-AppWorkload-3.1 | Application Inventory |
| ZT-AppWorkload-3.4 | Application Security Testing |
| ZT-AppWorkload-3.7 | Continuous Monitoring and Ongoing Authorizations |
Automation and Orchestration
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ZT-Auto-6.1 | Policy Decision Point and Policy Orchestration |
| ZT-Auto-6.4 | Security Orchestration Automation and Response |
| ZT-Auto-6.7 | Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
DAAS
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ZT-DAAS-Cross | DAAS Protection (Data, Applications, Assets, Services) |
Data Pillar
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ZT-Data-4.1 | Data Catalog and Risk Alignment |
| ZT-Data-4.4 | Data Encryption and Rights Management |
| ZT-Data-4.6 | Data Loss Prevention |
Device Pillar
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ZT-Device-2.1 | Device Inventory |
| ZT-Device-2.3 | Device Authorization with Real Time Inspection |
| ZT-Device-2.4 | Remote Access Control |
DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture: Access Control & Identity
Managing access to information systems (DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DOD-ZT-01 | Account management and provisioning |
| DOD-ZT-02 | Access enforcement and least privilege |
| DOD-ZT-03 | Multi-factor authentication requirements |
| DOD-ZT-04 | Remote access controls |
| DOD-ZT-05 | Wireless access restrictions |
| DOD-ZT-06 | Identity proofing and verification |
DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture: Audit & Accountability
Audit logging and accountability measures (DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DOD-ZT-28 | Audit event logging and storage |
| DOD-ZT-29 | Audit record review and analysis |
| DOD-ZT-30 | Time synchronization |
| DOD-ZT-31 | Audit log protection and retention |
| DOD-ZT-32 | Accountability and non-repudiation |
DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture: Configuration Management
Managing system configurations securely (DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DOD-ZT-23 | Baseline configuration establishment |
| DOD-ZT-24 | Configuration change control |
| DOD-ZT-25 | Security impact analysis |
| DOD-ZT-26 | System component inventory |
| DOD-ZT-27 | Software usage restrictions |
DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture: Incident Response
Detecting and responding to security incidents (DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DOD-ZT-18 | Incident response planning and testing |
| DOD-ZT-19 | Incident handling and containment |
| DOD-ZT-20 | Incident reporting and notification |
| DOD-ZT-21 | Forensic analysis capabilities |
| DOD-ZT-22 | Lessons learned and improvement |
DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture: Risk Assessment & Management
Identifying and managing cybersecurity risks (DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DOD-ZT-13 | Risk assessment procedures |
| DOD-ZT-14 | Vulnerability scanning and management |
| DOD-ZT-15 | Security categorization |
| DOD-ZT-16 | Threat intelligence integration |
| DOD-ZT-17 | Continuous monitoring strategy |
DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture: System & Communications Protection
Protecting systems and communications (DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DOD-ZT-07 | Boundary protection and segmentation |
| DOD-ZT-08 | Cryptographic protection of data |
| DOD-ZT-09 | Denial-of-service protection |
| DOD-ZT-10 | Transmission confidentiality and integrity |
| DOD-ZT-11 | Session management controls |
| DOD-ZT-12 | Network monitoring and defense |
Maturity
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ZT-Maturity-Advanced | Advanced Level Maturity Considerations |
| ZT-Maturity-Target | Target Level Maturity Achievement |
Network and Environment Pillar
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ZT-Network-5.1 | Data Flow Mapping |
| ZT-Network-5.2 | Software Defined Networking |
| ZT-Network-5.4 | Macro and Micro Segmentation |
User Pillar
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ZT-User-1.1 | User Inventory |
| ZT-User-1.2 | Conditional User Access |
| ZT-User-1.5 | Privileged Access Management |
| ZT-User-1.7 | Multi-Factor Authentication |
Visibility and Analytics
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ZT-Visibility-7.1 | Log All Traffic |
| ZT-Visibility-7.4 | Security Information and Event Management |
| ZT-Visibility-7.6 | User and Entity Behavior Analytics |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture, you already cover:
CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model
35%
20 controls mapped
Compare →ANSSI Cybersecurity Framework
35%
20 controls mapped
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35%
20 controls mapped
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture?
DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture is a compliance framework from United States with 15 domains and 57 controls. Department of Defense Zero Trust Reference Architecture It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture have?
DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture has 57 controls organised across 15 domains. The largest domains are DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture: Access Control & Identity (6 controls), DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture: System & Communications Protection (6 controls), DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture: Audit & Accountability (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture map to?
DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture maps to 538 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model (35% coverage), ANSSI Cybersecurity Framework (35% coverage), Belgium CyberFundamentals (35% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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