WinMagic warns that current Zero Trust models were not built for critical infrastructure environments where uptime and continuous trust are essential. Following new CISA guidance, the company introduces an endpoint-driven approach using Live Key and Live Identity in Transaction (LIT) to deliver continuous, hardware-bound identity assurance beyond login.
TORONTO, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. government is accelerating the expansion of Zero Trust into operational technology and critical infrastructure. On April 29, 2026, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), alongside the FBI and the Departments of War, Energy, and State, released new guidance on adapting Zero Trust principles to operational technology environments. The guidance reflects a growing reality: systems that control energy grids, manufacturing plants, transportation infrastructure, and industrial operations are now frontline cyber targets.