NetFoundry is proud to announce that we have signed the CISA Secure By Design Pledge, joining a growing community of organizations committed to making security a core principle in the products and solutions we create. As pioneers of embedded zero trust connectivity, we believe this pledge is more than just a commitment—it is the start of a movement.
The Secure By Design Pledge is an initiative led by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to encourage software providers and product makers to prioritize security in their designs. By embedding secure principles from the outset, companies can reduce vulnerabilities and transform how enterprises approach cybersecurity. At NetFoundry, this philosophy aligns perfectly with our mission to create a secure networking platform that enables zero trust by design for software and smart connected product providers.
The Start of a Movement
For decades, enterprise security has relied on reactive measures—firewalls, patch management, and bolt-on security solutions—to compensate for products that introduce vulnerabilities into their environments. The Secure By Design Pledge seeks to change that. By embedding zero trust principles directly into the products we deploy, we can eliminate the root causes of many cybersecurity challenges.
At NetFoundry, we believe this pledge marks the start of a broader movement among software providers and smart connected product manufacturers to fundamentally rethink security. By designing zero trust into every product, we can empower enterprises to achieve true resilience, without relying on perimeter-based solutions that are no longer sufficient in today’s threat landscape.
Why Zero Trust Has Been Hard to Realize
While the concept of zero trust has been widely accepted, its implementation has proven challenging. The list of obstacles is long. Here are just a few of the top challenges:
- Complexity of Integration: Legacy systems and hybrid environments make implementing zero trust principles difficult and time-consuming.
- Cultural Resistance: Organizations often resist changing their existing security models and processes.
- Skill Gaps: Implementing zero trust requires specialized expertise, which many organizations lack.
- High Costs: The perceived upfront costs of zero trust infrastructure deter some enterprises from adopting it.
- Fragmented Solutions: The lack of a unified approach to zero trust results in piecemeal implementations that fail to deliver full benefits.
By embedding zero trust directly into products, we remove many of these barriers, making it easier for enterprises to adopt zero trust and achieve security by design.
A Call to Action: Secure By Design Pledge
We call on all manufacturers, software providers, and smart connected product makers to join us in signing the CISA Secure By Design Pledge. Together, we can transform our industries and eliminate vulnerabilities at the source.
It’s time to stop introducing risks into enterprise environments and start embedding zero trust into every product we deploy. By doing so, we not only strengthen cybersecurity but also build trust with our customers, creating a foundation for innovation and growth.
Let’s lead the way—one secure product at a time.
Join us in committing to the Secure By Design Pledge and discover what it truly takes to embed zero trust into your solutions.
