Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) is now a federal cybersecurity priority, requiring continuous verification of users, devices, and systems. This white paper argues that true Zero Trust must begin with integrity management—the ability to ensure and maintain a trusted state across all assets. Integrity encompasses system, data, network, and process trustworthiness through controls like FIM, configuration management, vulnerability assessment, and access control. Establishing an integrity baseline provides a single source of truth to detect unauthorized changes and sustain trust. Fortra’s Tripwire solutions enable continuous monitoring and validation, forming the essential foundation for maintaining Zero Trust over time.

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