Discovery

Discovery Phase – DoD Zero Trust Framework

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The Discovery Phase of the DoW Zero Trust framework is designed to collect critical information about the current IT environment. This includes identifying and documenting:

  • Data, Applications, Assets, Services (DAAS)
  • Users
  • Privileged Entities (PEs)
  • Non-Privileged Entities (NPEs)

This foundational phase ensures a comprehensive understanding of the operational landscape, supporting informed decision-making and strategic planning.

The Department of War(DoW) has 14 core capabilities in the Discovery Phase that guide the assessment and understanding of the current environment.

Select a pillar or capability below to explore detailed information and guidance or download the full Discovery Phase ZIG.

User Pillar

Application & Workload Pillar

Network & Environment Pillar

Visibility & Analytics Pillar