On Premise Zero Trust Network Access
Introducing BASTION!
BASTION is a Self-Hosted, Audit-Ready Network Access Solution Purpose-Built for CUI Compliance and CMMC Level 2 Support
- On-premise zero trust networking bridges the gap between legacy hardware infrastructure and modern, mandated security frameworks.
- While zero trust is often discussed in the context of cloud migration, its application to on-premise environments is vital for satisfying strict government compliance standards.
- Ready to support your CUI requirements for Zero Trust Network Access.
1. Eliminating Implicit Internal Trust:
Traditional compliance frameworks often struggled with the "castle-and-moat" reality where an entity inside an on-premise physical perimeter (like a local area network) was implicitly trusted. Zero trust architecture (ZTA) eradicates this concept.
Under frameworks like NIST SP 800-207, physical or network location on-premise grants no inherent privileges. Compliance requires that every user, device, and application request—even those originating from deep inside a secure government facility—is authenticated, authorized, and continuously validated.
2. Alignment with Federal Mandates and Directives:
- Governments worldwide are codifying zero trust as a legal and contractual baseline.
- Executive Order 14028 & OMB Memorandum M-22-09 (US): Require federal agencies to meet specific zero trust maturity goals, which explicitly apply to remaining on-premise data centers and hybrid workloads.
- DoD Zero Trust Strategy: Mandates a complete overhaul of defense systems, requiring micro-segmentation, strict identity governance, and continuous monitoring across both tactical edge and on-premise legacy command centers.
- CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification): Defense contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) on-premise must prove they limit lateral movement and enforce granular access control.
3. Micro-Segmentation and Lateral Movement Restriction:
- A core compliance objective for high-security government networks is containment—ensuring a single compromised workstation or server cannot jeopardize an entire agency.
- On-premise zero trust networking replaces broad internal subnets with micro-segmentation. By isolating workloads and enforcing policy enforcement points right next to legacy on-premise servers, agencies meet audit requirements for least-privilege access and boundary protection.
4. Continuous Logging, Auditing, and Visibility:
- Regulatory compliance (such as FISMA or FedRAMP-adjacent hybrid evaluations) demands comprehensive audit trails.
- Zero trust tools deployed on-premise (such as identity-aware proxies and centralized policy engines) generate granular telemetry for every single access request. This shifts compliance from periodic, check-the-box reviews to continuous diagnostics, real-time logging, and rapid incident visibility.
5. Bastion Client Profile
Bastion was designed to serve both the civilian commercial markets and defense industrial base in support of government requirements for Zero Trust Networking.
- Managed Service Providers/CP3AO Companies
- Organizations with Remote or Hybrid Workforces
- Highly Regulated Industries
- Enterprises Utilizing Multi-Cloud and Hybrid Environments
- Companies with Large Networks of Third-Party Contractors
- Fast-Growing Tech Companies and Startups
- Targets for High-Value Cyberattacks